[2024]Digital Global Overview Report 2024 Meltwater.pdf
Conex FOB
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The mission tailored, modular force:
1. The ‘one box’ storage/shipping/functional container system enhances mission capabilities, meets world-
wide logistics standards, and saves significant time and resources. It creates the capability for a nearly
“instant” FOB. Equipment/supplies are no longer packed/unpacked, loaded/unloaded, et. multiple times.
2. The CONEX unit is rust-proof, self-leveling, has standard wall interfaces for modular interior equipment,
and has standard electrical/water/cable runs. Armored/insulated onsite with local materials.
3. Units pre-load supplies/equipment (weapons, ammo, rations, beds, etc.) in the squad ‘box,’ for example,
to support the first xx mission days.
4. Containers are configured to functions:
a. Barracks/living quarters
b. Showers
c. Supply/logistics
d. Maintenance/repair
e. Operations/comms
f. Medical
g. Power
h. Tactical (gun towers/sensor &
mast arrays)
i. Laundry
j. Toilets
k. Gyms
l. Water purification
m. Kitchen
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Inside view of 3:1
expandable shelter,
completely
equipped as
operating theatre.
3:1 shelter, easily expandable, suitable
for multipurpose applications.