MIL-HDBK-1011/1
FOREWORD
This handbook is developed from an evaluation of facilities in the tropical
environment, and is based upon surveys of the availability of construction
methods and from selection of the best design practices of the Naval
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM), other government agencies and
the private sector. It offers guidance for evaluating construction within the
tropical region. Do not deviate from these criteria without review by
NAVFACENGCOM Headquarters (Code 04).
Recommendations for improvement are encouraged from within the Navy, other
Government agencies, and the private sector and should be furnished to
Commander, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Code 406,
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-7300; telephone commercial (808) 474-5349.
THIS HANDBOOK SHALL NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. IT IS TO BE USED IN THE PURCHASE OF FACILITIES
ENGINEERING STUDIES AND DESIGN (FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST
ESTIMATES). DO NOT REFERENCE IT IN MILITARY OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS OR
OTHER PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS.
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