MIL-HDBK-1037/8
FOREWORD
Indoor fitness/recreational facilities provide a comprehensive,
varied program of wholesome off-duty activities to meet the
leisure time needs of military personnel. It also includes other
patrons such as family members, reservists, retirees, and
civilian employees. They are a necessary element in today's
volunteer military force. Quality facilities are important
factors in the retention of Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Do
not deviate from this criteria without prior approval of
NAVFACENGCOM Code 15C.
Recommendations for improvement are encouraged from within the
Navy, other Government agencies, and the private sector and
should be furnished on the DD Form 1426 provided inside the back
cover. These should be sent to Commander, Pacific Division,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Code 401, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii 96860-7300; phone commercial (808) 471-8417.
THIS HANDBOOK SHALL NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR
PROCUREMENT OF FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. IT IS TO BE USED IN THE
PREPARATION OF FACILITIES ENGINEERING STUDIES AND DESIGN (PLANS,
SPECS AND COST ESTIMATING). DO NOT REFERENCE IT IN MILITARY OR
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS.
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