MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
paragraph entitled "Audiovisual Requirements." Locate podium outside the
field of view for the projection screen. Porcelain marker boards are
preferred over "chalkboards." Include a display rail with clip fasteners.
Wall perimeter tack strips should be provided for graphic display, such as
maps and charts. Provide lockable storage space for items such as student
guides, training aids, small portable mockups and trainers. Limit storage
areas for audiovisual equipment to those items dedicated to each classroom.
Clerical Staff spaces. An open office partition plan in
administrative areas should be used for economy of space and open intra-
office communications. The area also serves as records storage. An
acceptable path of travel must be established per NFPA 101 for fire exiting.
Provide sound absorbing materials as required in office areas. Refer to
MIL-HDBK-1034 for additional data.
Corridors. Set the width of corridors considering trainee
occupancy loads and exiting and heavy circulation points, such as stairways
and vending areas. Base minimum width dimensions on building occupancy,
complying with NFPA 101 and minimum width of equipment maneuvering space,
whichever is greater. Where lockers are not provided, locate coat and foul
weather gear hanging areas near entrance in recessed alcoves or in student
lounges.
Ejection Seat Trainer. Provide clearances for full excursion
limits. Allow adequate floor space clearance for lowering ejection seat
track and replacing seat. Provide for nitrogen bottle and additional seat
storage.
Electrical Room. This space contains the facility main distribu-
tion panel, sub-distribution panels and step down transformers required for
the operation of the facility. Frequency converter and telephone panelboard
should be in a separate room. Do not combine the Electrical Room with the
Mechanical Room.
Ejection Seat Storage.
FAILSAFE Administrative.
See collateral equipment list for
furnishings.
FAILSAFE Equipment.
FAILSAFE Secretary. Provide private administrative space.
See
collateral equipment list for furnishings.
FAILSAFE Maintenance.
Four-line release parachute trainer.
The four-line release system
demonstrator has been used in the parachuting techniques portion of both
water survival and ejection seat training. Provide adequate overhead
structural support for the trainer.
Hypobaric Chamber Oxygen Storage. Locate oxygen storage bottles in
a dedicated fire rated area separate from the training area. Determine
appropriate storage rack configuration. Typical storage capacity is 18
cylinders at 300 cubic feet each.
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