DESIGN GUIDE: MUSIC AND DRAMA CENTERS
DG 1110.3.120
CHAPTER 2: COMMAND APPROVAL
JANUARY 1981
cast parties and ceremonies related to dis-
Clearly, the using service objective is to achieve
cussion of these topics.
the highest priority status it can, beginning with
Illustrations should be thought of as gestures.
the installation commander. It is wise to plan
They help round out the substance of descrip-
carefully a presentation to the commander and
tion, but they should not overwhelm it.
installation planning board, building on previ-
ously earned support (see 2-4e). Not only must
they be convinced of the program's importance,
B. SUPPORTING DATA
they must also receive ample information to back
up the request for high priority in dealing with
major command. The main points for presen-
A summary of the information collected during
tation are discussed below.
the programming process may be submitted
prior to the presentation, especially if the com-
mander has already had an opportunity to re-
A. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
view preliminary findings. The quality of this
FUNCTIONS
data is an important factor in determining the
project's status, but it must be accompanied by
a brief interpretation explaining its relation to
Description is the key term. It need not be elab-
significant features of the proposal. The data
orate, and indeed should be concise and orderly,
consist of facts and figures: population analysis,
underlining primary activities, the kinds and fre-
survey results, basis for budgeting space, man-
quency of performances anticipated, the people
power and operating costs, traffic and parking
who will be involved, important developmental
counts, historical costs and activity rates and cur-
activities, and the general scope of facility re-
rent inventory of applicable equipment. The
quested, including its site. Create an overall un-
summary should report the decision making
derstanding of how the pieces fit together and
process which led to the proposal and a descrip-
what the facility might look like. It is not rec-
tion of long range objectives and temporary de-
ommended to design its appearance, but a care-
ferrals. Accurate recordkeeping during the pro-
ful selection of illustrative material speaks vol-
gram exploration will prove invaluable here.
umes. For example:
1. One or two reference diagrams depicting pri-
C. PROGRAM JUSTIFICATION
mary and secondary space uses in relative
scale and relationship. Use simple geometric
shapes without labored, intricate organiza-
An essential ingredient of the presentation is a
tion. Basic logic should read at a glance.
brief, cogent statement of the need for this proj-
ect in relation to installation mission and the sol-
2. Photographs of the site, preferably from the
diers' proficiency and preparedness. Specific ref-
viewpoints most visitors would have. Include
erence is made to Morale Support Activities and
adjacent buildings and terrain. One photo
skill development opportunities. Requests for
may be overlaid with the outline of a rectan-
unusual or nonstandard elements must be jus-
gular volume approximating that of the facil-
tified by demonstrated economic analyses (cost-
ity. Remember to include a person in any
effectiveness), their essential role in the overall
photo to give it scale.
program (negative effect of deletion), or special
3. Photographs or clippings of comparable fa-
requirements not anticipated by existing criteria
cilities or significant portions of them, to il-
(local conditions). A detailed discussion should
lustrate your verbal presentation as you make
be appended to the supporting data summary.
it. Similar illustrations will be found in Chap-
The district engineer can assist in the preparation
ter 5.
of this material, much of which can be used to
substantiate costs and needs when seeking
4. A calendar or bar chart showing a hypothet-
Congressional funds.
ical schedule of anticipated events, explaining
overlaps and lead time needed for produc-
tion, and the active participants involved at
any given time.
2-7. ESTABLISHING PROJECT
5. Photographs of current staff and soldiers en-
REQUIREMENTS
gaged in production activities like set-build-
ing, music practice, stage lighting, tryouts and
rehearsals. Also show audience activities,
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