Containerized, Deployable Rigid Walled Shelters (CDRWS) (Army)
Abstract
Currently there is a gap in tactical shelter inventory between fabric shelters (tents) used for initial /expeditionary deployments and the requirement for more durable and adaptable temporary rigid wall structures. The fabric shelters wear out at approximately 24 months and nothing is currently in the inventory to replace and provide longer duration habitation/office space. This results in using limited Military Construction (MILCON) and Operations Maintenance Army (OMA) construction dollars to provide more rigid and durable structures that are more properly provided through the central supply system. Additionally the availability of the expeditionary systems are limited and can not sustain the force or the replacement requirement of those already deployed that have exceeded life expectancy. The program outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the project will provide superior shelters and increase shelter production capacity to the level required to support overseas military operations. It optimizes both foreign and domestic production sources by stimulating competition to drive down costs and conducting a rigorous test program to ensure shelters meet safety standards and military requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- de8b1a4861b50923173f6006673b7fa4