Close Combat Tactical Trainer

Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT), Ft. Bliss, Texas

The project consisted of the design of a new Close Combat Tactical Trainer at Ft. Bliss, Texas.  The facility was constructed in the East Biggs Army Airfield area of Ft. Bliss on a large tract of vacant land.  The total square footage as designed is 47,633 square feet.  The CCTT facility consists of a large Simulator Space to house multiple simulators, Mud Room, Technical Library, Administrative area with private offices and a Conference Room, Friendly and Opposing Forces room, Break Room, Networking Center (NEC), Restrooms, 5 After Action Review (A.A.R.) Classrooms that can be combined into 1 large classroom, a Systems Operator Office, and associated Mechanical and Electrical rooms.

Project Highlights:

• Design of academic / training facility and production of engineering plans & specifications and design analysis
• Collaborative training / mulit-user integrated design
• Integrated adaptable Data (SIPR and NIPR), AV & COMM systems w/ expansion capacity
• Mulit-use facility (education, training, admin) 
• Secured Government COMM system (SIPR)
• Life Safety / Fire Protection (Mixed Use - Business and Assembly)
• Comprehensive Interior Design (CID)
• Sustainable Design Features, LEED
• IBC, NFPA, UFC, UFGS, UFAS, ABA criteria
• DoD Antiterrorism & Force Protection / Physical Security
• Energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, reuse / recovered materials
• Civil, Survey & Geotechnical Site Investigation and Design, Grading & Drainage, Parking, Access Drives and Roads, Utilities, Erosion and Sediment Control, Storm Water, Environmental
• Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Electrical, Landscaping Comm Interface with NEC
• Cost Estimate (MII)
• Engineering Construction Support