The military doesn’t sit still. Everything from training structures to base camps needs to be ready to pivot, and unfortunately, brick-and-mortar structures don’t reflect this adaptability. On top of it all, traditionally constructed buildings are often costly and time-consuming to complete—the opposite of flexible. So, how can the military keep structures on the move?

Modified Military Containers Container-based structures can move and scale with military operations. Manufactured to International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) standards, ordinary containers are easy to transport and don’t usually require over-size trucking permits. Containers, also known as conex containers, are remarkably durable and cost-effective temporary structures. Choosing to utilize a container often helps save time when compared to building from the ground up.

Let’s look at the different types of military structures and housing units shipping containers can provide.

Personnel Shelters

container shelters include insulated walls, doors, windows, electrical and lighting systems, furniture, and other essentials for comfortable living. These units are perfect for building homes for active-duty personnel and veterans.

Barracks

Container barracks include comfortable living quarters and dedicated storage areas, making them assets for domestic and overseas missions. Their high-strength steel body and weather-proof build make them much more secure and durable than tents. Additionally, you can customize container homes with high-security features like hasp locks for added safety.

AAR Structures

After Action Review (AAR) buildings help conduct meetings, strategic planning, operation review, and other team-based activities.

containers house offer adequate space for adding whiteboards, projectors, and climate-control units to create a classroom environment for group events.

Training Lanes

Modified shipping containers can help establish dedicated training areas such as Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Since cargo containers do not lie on fixed foundations, the military can relocate these portable structures to any location to better replicate real-life scenarios.

Military Facilities

Shipping containers can help build various essential facilities and services necessary for daily military activities. They include:

• Mess Areas: You can modify the container design to build an efficient mess area. These containers may include tables, chairs, doors, heating, and ventilation.

• Kitchens: Containers can help build a highly-functional army kitchen with stoves, chimneys, sinks, and cutting and chopping areas.

• Laundries: You can add washing machines, ironing boards, folding tables to construct efficient laundry areas from containers.

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• Bathrooms: It’s easy to build toilets and shower areas with cabinets, toilet stalls, and drainage mechanisms within a shipping container thanks to their modular design.

Discover the various uses and applications of military containers.

Here at Falcon, we have floor plans that have proven successful for many military branches. Our team has two decades of experience, and we understand how to collaborate with the military and project leaders to ensure the structure is up to the correct specs. If you’d like to talk more in-depth about a military container project, email us at larry@hig-house.com or john@hig-house.com.