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FM 42-414<br />
SHOWER INITIATIVES<br />
4-2<br />
Section II<br />
NEW SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS<br />
Containerized showers are being developed which will allow <strong>for</strong> faster setup <strong>and</strong> dismantling, better<br />
control of wastewater, <strong>and</strong> increased mobility. The following shower systems are being considered --<br />
IUSHOW. This system is lightweight <strong>and</strong> rugged. It sets up <strong>and</strong> dismantles rapidly. The IUSHOW is<br />
mobile, <strong>and</strong> can provide showers to two to four soldiers at one time (or more than one shower per week).<br />
This system will provide small detached units a shower capability when they cannot be supported by an<br />
organized QM shower unit. This system will be a CTA item available to most units.<br />
SUS. The SUS is a mobile, lightweight shower unit intended <strong>for</strong> use by <strong>for</strong>ward deployed <strong>for</strong>ces. It can<br />
be erected within 15 minutes <strong>and</strong> operated by the using unit. The SUS provides a hot shower capability. It<br />
will not replace the shower elements from the FSC. The components of the SUS include a water heater, a<br />
shower module, <strong>and</strong> a shelter. Each component will weigh no more than 75 pounds. The SUS can provide<br />
showers <strong>for</strong> at least 16 soldiers within a 50 minute period. As a supplement to the SLCR section/team<br />
capability, the SUS will help reduce disease <strong>and</strong> nonbattle injuries as well as improve morale.<br />
LAUNDRY INITIATIVES<br />
The major initiative in the laundry arena is the development <strong>and</strong> fielding of a dry-cleaning system.<br />
Another initiative is the containerized self-service laundry/mobile laundry-mat. These systems are given<br />
below.<br />
LADS. Presently, LADS is a recyclable, water-based system. This system will use about 240 gallons<br />
of water per 20 hours of operation. It will produce about 400 pounds of clean laundry per hour.<br />
Consequently, the system will reduce the number of operators required by 75 percent. In the far future,<br />
however, it is hoped that this system, using an environmentally safe solvent, will end the requirement <strong>for</strong><br />
water in laundry operations. The closed-loop system will regenerate the solvent <strong>for</strong> unlimited use.<br />
Replacement solvent would be required <strong>for</strong> what is lost through maintenance, evaporation, or improper<br />
operation. LADS will be containerized to make setting up <strong>and</strong> dismantling faster.<br />
CSSL/Mobile Laundry-Mat. CSSL/Mobile laundry Mat will be used in the rear areas to supplement or<br />
take the place of contract or HNS provided services. It will be operated by user unit personnel. The system<br />
would provide laundry support (15 pounds per soldier) <strong>for</strong> up to 150 soldiers per day. Use of this system in<br />
rear areas will help to free up FSC assets to provide greater support to <strong>for</strong>ward deployed troops.<br />
CURRENT S/L SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES<br />
Pending the development <strong>and</strong> fielding of the new field services equipment with greater output, there are<br />
several alternative capabilities <strong>for</strong> augmenting present S/L support with equipment available in the current<br />
<strong>Army</strong> inventory or which can be procured commercially. The alternatives provide soldiers increased<br />
hygiene capability over <strong>and</strong> above that required solely <strong>for</strong> health reasons. These alternatives include