Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1554.2
The space dedicated to an LC should be available exclusively for LC use. The LC
should be able to accommodate 5 percent of the total number of people at a unit.
This is scaleable as even an undersized LC still has value.
Space
Approximately 16 square feet should be allocated for each Learning Center
workstation (LCW). Traffic aisles, privacy considerations, utilities, and facilitator
spaces should be added to this figure.
Commands should ensure servicing facilities or civil engineering staff have
calculated the utility service the LC requires. Air-conditioning versus heat load
should be carefully managed. Depending on the number and type of computers
Utilities
used, there may be a significant draw on existing HVAC systems.
Installation activities should be coordinated with local ESU/ESDs.
The optimal location for the LC is a quiet, well-lighted, adequately secure location
near work spaces (but not in them), or in barracks areas, that is readily accessible
to the workforce.
Location
LCs "off reservation" to accommodate teleworking is another alternative that may be
considered.
Units may use standard or non-standard workstations; there are pros and cons to
both.
Workstation
Pluses
Minuses
Type
Supported by
Nonstandard software may need to be
Standard
Workstations
CG-6, MLCs,
certified by TISCOM.
Additional support costs will be figured
ESU, TISCOM.
Known
into procurement costs.
The "small scale LMS" may not pass
configurations.
Robust security.
certification by TISCOM.
LC
Able to connect
Workstation
via CGDN+.
(LCW)
No support other than at unit or through
Procurement
Nonstandard
Workstations
commercial computer shops.
time may be
May be incompatible with eventual LCMS
slightly shorter.
No restrictions
and LMS procured by CG-1.
Installation of LCMS and LMS across
on software
installations.
Coast Guard may be more difficult as
each workstation will have a different
configuration.
Cannot connect to Internet via CGDN+, unit
will have to procure an ISP and either use
dial-up or get a high-speed connection.
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