Temporary diversion necessary for force protection Published Aug. 10, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Austin M. May 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A temporary traffic diversion near the 100th Air Refueling Wing command post may be an inconvenience, but is necessary for the safety and security of those who live and work here. Anti-vehicle bollards and high-containment curbing are being installed to comply with Antiterrorism and Force Protection standards, according to Chief Master Sgt. Lorenzo Luechtefeld, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron. The current project is part of what the chief called a "rolling ATFP program," an ongoing base-wide initiative to increase security and flexibility for the 100th Security Forces Squadron and ATFP personnel. Chief Luechtefeld said the total cost of the project is difficult to lay out due to the changing nature of the ATFP business, but the construction around the command post costs about $50,000. Other ATFP measures currently in place around base include anti-vehicle rope, NATO-standard chain-link fence and more bollards, with additional installations and diversions scheduled. "The bollards in particular are installed everywhere around base, especially in areas deemed to have a high population density," the chief said. The current construction project is scheduled to be complete by Aug. 20.