The Pentagon has outlined requirements for barracks across all services, eliminating the ambiguity from multiple different standards, Task & Purpose reported. 

The published criteria includes a minimum living space requirement, creates a zero visible mold policy, and more. 

The policy also outlines how issues should be addressed, with “urgent” problems needing a seven-day solution, and “emergencies” to be solved within 24 hours. In the case of a barracks failure, the report outlines how the service member would be relocated. 

Army photo by Scott Sturkol