MIL-HDBK-1036 Bachelor Housing See Notice 1 For Replacement InformationThis military handbook, MIL-HDBK-1036A, provides the basic design criteria for Navy and Marine Corps bachelor housing. It presents guidance for development of designs for bachelor housing, enlisted and officer,taking into account local program operations and requirements, as well as the new Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD Construction Standards. Refer to the Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 6 November 1995, in the front of this handbook, before the table of contents.

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b)  (2+2) modules (Figures 4, 5, and 6) provide one bathroom per apartment module to be shared by two E1 to E4 personnel on each side, or a total of four persons.  For new construction, provide bathrooms with a combination tub and shower.  A shower-only configuration may be maintained in renovation, but a tub and shower conversion is preferred.

c)  (2+0) modules (Figure 7) consist of two separate apartments.  Each apartment provides one water closet compartment, and a shower compartment to be shared by two E1 to E4 personnel occupying each apartment.

3.8.4     Service Area.  Service areas vary by apartment type as follows:

a)  (1+1) Apartment Modules (Figures 1, 2, or 3).  This service area consists of a minor food preparation area and includes cabinets with countertop and kitchen sink, overhead cabinets with space for microwave, microwave, under-counter refrigerator with freezer compartment, bar countertop seating two persons, and optional bulk storage or shelving.

b)  (2+2) Apartment Modules (Figures 4, 5, or 6).  This service area consists of a vanity with lavatory and valance lighting, refrigerator/microwave area, and access to closets and bathroom area.

c)  (2+0) Apartment Modules (Figure 7).  Each apartment contains a service area consisting of a vanity with lavatory and overhead valance lighting.  The vanity may accommodate an under- counter refrigerator.  Larger refrigerators may be accommodated

in the sleeping room.  The service area also provides access to closets and separate compartments for shower and water closet.

3.8.5     Laundry Facilities.  Provide one washing machine and two dryers for every six residents.  Locate the laundry room for easy access and provide acoustic separation from other areas. Consider locating the laundry room adjacent to a lounge area to provide a place from which to monitor one's laundry.  Provide 3 linear meters of folding table with hanging rod above and 1.25 meters of full height hanging for drip dry clothing.

3.8.6     Bulk Storage

a)  For the Navy.  Provide lockable bulk storage space outside of the apartments for personal items.  Examples of items typically stored in bulk storage areas include luggage, original

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