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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should be recessed to fit into the residential environment. Can fixtures with residential character are also allowed. If the ceiling height will not allow for a combination light-fan fixture, position or balance the lighting to avoid creating a strobe light effect by the fan. Fixtures in module rooms should not appear "institutional." Do not rely solely on table lamps for room lighting. Ambient light level at desk height should average 30 footcandles in each bedroom.

c) Use a combination of ambient and task lighting in living units. The designer should be cognizant of lighting for both day and night situations.

d) Include motion sensor light switches in closets and for area lighting at occasionally used entrances.