Afghan-Centric Standard Construction Site Signage

US Army Corps of Engineers

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Afghanistan Engineer District

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Overview

Example of a previously used sign

The Afghanistan Engineer District(s) will implement Afghan-centric standard construction site signage at project sites outside of coalition bases throughout the country. The improved signage will support the emerging national and provincial governments of Afghanistan.

Graphic of standard sign to be adopted

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Objectives

The standardized sign design will:

1. Help better reach the Afghan audience

2. Highlight new ANSF facilities, roads and other infrastructure development projects

3. Showcase the Afghan national and provincial governments’ leadership and participation in delivering infrastructure projects

4. Bolster a national and provincial perspective for the traditionally tribal populace

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Signage Details

Colors of Afghanistan’s flag

Afghanistan Government and

ministry seals

Text in large Dari or Pashtun type with

smaller English subtitles

Prime contractor’s

logo

1.8 meters wide

1.2 meters

high

Description includes name of project, name of province

and name of district

Contract specifications available at:

http://www.aed.usace.army.mil/construction.asp