MIL-HDBK-1036A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK BACHELOR HOUSING (6 AUG 1997)., This handbook is intended to promote a better understanding of bachelor housing standards and design criteria. The quality achieved in Department of the Navy facilities projects can be observed through its appearance, ambiance, and fulfillment of functional standards and mission objectives. Quality is derived from a professional commitment by users, planners, programmers, and designers to achieve understated excellence through the delivery of complete and usable facilities. To achieve quality results, the proposed bachelor housing should satisfy the design intent, be easily maintained, and present a positive image of the Navy in its caretaker role of personnel as well as the environment. This handbook is presented for the use of public works officers, community planners, housing managers, major claimants and installation staffs (funding agencies), Engineering Field Divisions (EFDs), Engineering Field Activities (EFAs), architects, engineers, contractors, landscape architects, and interior designers.