THE BARE BASE COMMAND and Control Module - Brief Article

THE BARE BASE COMMAND and Control Module is a shelter complex designed in response to the demand for a rapidly deployable command post for logistics support elements. The module then developed into a highly mobile command post for various field purposes.

The command and control module is made up of type-classified components integrated into an advanced full-service system. It uses the modular general purpose tent system, which will replace the old general purpose tents. These tents, combined with components, serve as the primary building blocks of the command module.

The complex comprises five medium modular tents, each consisting of two end caps and an intermediate section, 18 feet by 36 feet. The tents can be constructed in various arrangements to adapt to various types of terrain.

The arrangement of five medium modular tents provides 3,400 square feet of work and living space and accommodates up to 32 soldiers. To ensure quick setup and minimal footprint, the command and control module is designed for complete assembly by eight soldiers in less than four hours.

The program was expanded to a forward operating base sysetm with various reach-back modules. These are available through the "commander's menu" concept, which consists of a number of module designs available with the base system program to improve the quality of soldier living conditions, efficiency, and productivity.

The commander's menu is composed of the command and control module, shower and ration modules, winter and summer modules, a "plus up" billeting module, marge area maintenance shelters, and a deployment team. All components of the commander's menu are currently available except for the shower and ration modules, which have already reached prototyping stages.

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