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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3.8.15 Administrative Area. Provide the staff with a secure, efficient, and comfortable environment from which to manage the building.

a) Reception Desk. Provide area for enclosed space or counter/workspace. Locate the counter for visual control of the lobby and other central common spaces. Arrange the counter for check-in by several persons at once with electronic cash register and computer, key control, and forms storage. Light counter surfaces for writing, mount duplex outlets above work surface,

and provide computer and telephone cables and connections.

b) Office Space. Provide other administrative office spaces as required.

c) Locate the lobby and its vestibule for easy identification by arriving guests. Include a seating area for visitors and guests waiting for transportation. Locate the seating area for clear view of arriving automobiles and of the front desk. Choose and arrange lighting fixtures to organize and identify the space. Finish the lobby and entrance with attractive, durable, and easily cleaned materials.

3.9 Public Telephones. Enclose cubicle on at least three sides and provide a writing surface and a fixed seat. Provide at least one cubicle that is accessible to disabled persons.

3.9.1 Telephone. Naval Exchange Command (NEXCOM) is the Navy unofficial telephone program manager. In accordance with NAVFAC/NAVCOMTELCOM memorandum of agreement, construction

projects include pre-wiring buildings for telephones. Use the NEXCOM contract for connection of telephones unless another existing contract is in place.

3.10 Cable Television. Provide cable television capacity to each bedroom with access jacks located as shown on each plan.

Pre-wire buildings or provide empty conduits with pull wires during construction and renovation projects to hide the wiring. Surface mounted wiring is not permitted.

3.11 Exterior Storage Lockers

a) For the Navy. NEXCOM will consider offering personal storage lockers in fleet areas to offer the sailor personal storage while deployed. NEXCOM would establish a contract with a private storage company which would offer a substantial savings to the sailor versus the prevailing rate.