Design Guidelines for Security Fencing, Gates, Barriers, and Guard Facilities - NAVFAC Military Handbook - 10

Oct 24, 2026

MIL-HDBK-1013/10 is a Navy military handbook providing state-of-the-art criteria for security fencing, gates, barriers, and guard facilities. It supports selection, design, and construction by detailing guidance intended primarily for NAVFACENGCOM design engineers and architectural/engineering firms. The handbook explains planning and engineering expectations, addresses physical security considerations, and outlines applicable criteria for common fence types, associated components, special security features, and related facility elements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages73

Reading Time3 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1 Introduction

Scope

Cancellation

Criteria Documentation

Application

Technical Approach for Fence Design

NATO Criteria

Preliminary Physical Security Considerations

Fencing Modifications

Cost of Security

Section 2 Fences

Application

Related Criteria

Chain-Link Fences

Posts and Bracing

Chain-link Fence Fabric

Outriggers

Accessories

Erection Requirements

Special Security Features

Maintenance Considerations

Erosion Control

Grounding

Special Requirements for Fences Equipped with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Sensors

Penetration-Resistant Barriers

Section 3 Gates

Application

Related Criteria

Types of Gates

Design

INCH-POUN D MIL-HDBK-1013/10 14 MAY 1993 SUPERSEDING See para 1.2 MILITARY HANDBOOK DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SECURITY FENCING, GATES, BARRIERS, AND GUARD FACILITIES AMSC N/A AREA FACR DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A . APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION IS UNLIMITED . MIL-HDBK-1013/10 ABSTRACT This military handbook, MIL-HDBK-1013/10, provides the latest state-of-the-art criteria for security fencing, gates, barriers, and guard facilities and is primarily intended for use by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM) design engineers and architectural and engineering firms. The contents cover specific criteria to be used during the selection, design, and construction of security fencing, gates, barriers, and guard facilities. MIL-HDBK-1013/10 FOREWORD This military handbook has been developed from an evaluation of security requirements contained in Department of the Navy and DOD directives, surveys of new materials and construction methods, evaluation and selection of the best design practices of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), other Government agencies, and the private sector . It uses national, professional, and other society, association, and institute standards to the maximum extent feasible. Any deviations from the criteria contained in this handbook for the planning, engineering, and design of physical security fencing, gates, barriers, and/or guard facilities for Navy shore facilities shall not be made without prior approval of NAVFACENGCOM headquarters (Code 04) . Design of security fencing, gates, barriers, and guard facilities does not remain static any more than the functions they serve or the technology they use. As such, recommendations for improvement of this handbook are encouraged from within the Navy, other Government agencies, and the private sector . Recommendations should be furnished on DD Form 1426 (provided inside the back cover) to the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL), Code L30, 560 Laboratory Drive, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4328, telephone DSN 551-5743, (805) 982-5743 . THIS HANDBOOK SHALL NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION . IT IS TO BE USED IN THE PURCHASE OF FACILITIES ENGINEERING STUDIES AND DESIGN (FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR ESTIMATES) . DO NOT REFERENCE IT IN MILITARY OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS . MIL-HDBK-1013/10 Criteria Manuals MIL-HDBK-1013/1 DM-13 .02 MIL-HDBK-1013/4 MIL-HDBK-1013/5 MIL-HDBK-1013/7 MIL-HDBK-1013/8 MIL-HDBK-1013/10 PHYSICAL SECURITY CRITERIA MANUALS Title Design Guidelines for Physical Security of Fixed Land-Based Facilities Commercial Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Instruction for Design, Fabrication and Construction/Installation of Secure Enclosures Steel-Ply Wall Hardening Selection and Installation Guide Security Hardware Installation, Operation and Maintenance Combination Locks Design Guidelines for Security Fencing, Gates, Barriers, and Guard Facilities Preparing Activity NCEL LANTDIV NCEL NCEL NCEL NCEL NCEL MIL-HDBK-1013/10 DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SECURITY FENCING, GATES, BARRIERS, AND GUARD FACILITIES CONTENTS Page Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Criteria Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Technical Approach for Fence Design . . . . . . . 1.6 NATO Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Preliminary Physical Security Considerations . . . 1.8 Fencing Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 Cost of Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 2 FENCES 2.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.2 Related Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.2.1 Initial Barrier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.3 Chain-Link Fences . . . . . .

FAQs

Who is MIL-HDBK-1013/10 primarily intended for?

It is primarily intended for NAVFACENGCOM design engineers and architectural and engineering firms involved in physical security design and construction.

What does the handbook cover in security perimeter planning?

It covers selection, design, and construction criteria for security fencing, gates, barriers, and guard facilities, including technical approaches and preliminary physical security considerations.

Does the handbook allow deviations from its criteria without approval?

Deviations for planning, engineering, and design of physical security fencing and related facilities for Navy shore facilities require prior approval from NAVFACENGCOM headquarters.

Oct 24, 2026

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