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containers and consisted of the following items as standard. Add-ons included cold-weather modification system, prime-power modification system, electric kitchen, and shower
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system. The intention was to rotate soldiers out of front-line positions to spend up to a week at a Force
Provider complex. Amenities would include
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Provider Deploys to Central America." Army Logistician, November–December 2001, p. 16-19>
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Provider Deploys to Bosnia." Army Logistician, May–June 1997, p. 18-23
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Professional Bulletin. (1996). United States: U.S. Army Quartermaster School and Center. p. 7-13
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tents, it includes the capability to store and distribute 80,000 gallons of water, 40,000 gallons of fuel, and generate 1.1
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of land, then five to six days to set it up and make the camp operational. Six packages can be combined to support a
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of continuous power. It takes on average three to four days to prepare a Force
Provider camp site, typically 10
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to provide rest and relief facilities for soldiers. Each containerized package provides air conditioned/heated
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Modernization Plan. (1998). United States: Department of the Army. L-24
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