Theatres

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Theatres

At installations where entertainment motion picture ser-

vice has been established, theatres may be provided in

accordance with Table 7 - 96 and 7 - 97.

Theatres are primarily used for screening movies and are

typically separate from MSA entertainment operations,

although shared space usage may be considered. How-

ever, their location and operation should be coordinated

with MSA, and other leisure and entertainment programs,

for convenient sharing of support facilities such as snack

bars and parking, and for mutual attraction and exposure

benefits. The access and parking requirements of thea-

tres places heavy demands on vehicular movement pat-

terns, but may provide complementary sharing potentials

with other recreational and retail facilities. Integration

into Main Post Community Activity Centers is

recommended.

Table 7 - 96 DOD Allowance Criteria for Theatres

Number and Capacity of Theatres

Military Strength

Accommodate in other facilities

1

-

300

1, General purpose facility

301

-

1,000

1, 350-seat with dressing rooms

1,001

-

2,000

1, 550-seat with dressing rooms

2,001

-

3,000

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms

3,001

-

7,000

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms and

7,001

-

10,000

1, 500-seat with dressing rooms

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms and

10,001 - 15,000

2, 500-seat with dressing rooms

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms and

15,001 - 20,000

3, 500-seat with dressing rooms

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms;

20,001 - 25,000

1, 1000-seat with dressing rooms, and

2, 500-seat with dressing rooms

When military strength exceeds 25,000, the number and size of theater facilities authorized (in excess of 4 theaters), will be

determined by the particular requirements of the installation. Justification will be coordinated with the Army and Air Force

Exchange Service. Theaters, auditoriums and drama centers should be combined usage facilities wherever practicable.

Military strength includes active duty plus 50% of dependents.

All facilities listed will be provided with a stage.

Table 7 - 97 DOD Space Criteria for Theatres

Area (Gross SF)

Without Dressing Rooms

With Dressing Rooms

Theatre Capacity

3,500

General purpose facility

5,800

350 seats

6,500

9,600

10,900

500 seats

15,500

17,200

1,000 seats

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