We manufactured and delivered a fully deployable, system-integrated headquarters for a NATO Command. The facility was required to be capable of overseas deployment at only 24 hours’ notice, and to be operational in under one hour after arrival. Designed as a fully self-contained and autonomous system, the headquarters ensured independence from local infrastructure or services. This combination of speed, resilience, and autonomy allowed NATO to maintain command operations under highly challenging and uncertain environments worldwide.
A combination of EHMECC, MECC, and TRECC systems were used to create the headquarters. The EHMECC units formed the main Command Post, each accommodating up to 16 personnel in comfort. MECC units provided environmentally controlled, modular data centres for servers and IT systems, while TRECC offered forward-deployable, CH-47-transportable command capability. Though sensitive details remain restricted, these systems together ensured NATO could scale, transport, and operate efficiently in multiple operational theatres, with reliable and flexible infrastructure solutions.
Scalable, Environmentally Controlled Shelters Enhance Operational Reliability
Fully self-contained Extended Height MECCs were delivered to provide a scalable, reliable infrastructure. These modular systems allowed operators to expand or network shelters as required by mission size. A dedicated MECC server room hosted main servers and IT equipment, ensuring high-capacity, secure, and environmentally managed computing capabilities. This modular data centre approach offered NATO the resilience to handle sensitive communications and critical systems in environments where local facilities might not be available, sufficient, or trustworthy.
EHMECC Shelters Create Comfortable, Productive Command Post Environment
The EHMECC system delivered a Command Post environment that significantly exceeded traditional ISO containers in both comfort and usability. Designed for long operational shifts, the shelters prevented claustrophobia and instead offered an airy, office-like environment with excellent visibility of displays. Sixteen integrated workstations were fully networked via floor boxes carrying fibre and ethernet connections. This combination allowed operators to remain efficient, connected, and comfortable during extended 12-hour shifts, enhancing decision-making and sustaining operational effectiveness in the field.
Self-Contained Power and HVAC Ensure Autonomy and Climate Control
Given uncertainty around local power supplies and environmental conditions, each shelter was delivered with its own autonomous power generation system. Generators could be positioned remotely from the Command Post using supplied umbilical cabling, minimising noise and heat. The onboard HVAC utilised a split system with ceiling-mounted units to save space and ensure quiet, effective airflow. This provided a consistently cool and controlled climate for operators, without reliance on external infrastructure or the need for complex ducting.
Optional Entry Vestibules Maintain Clean, Functional Operating Spaces
Every EHMECC shelter was delivered with an optional entry vestibule designed for both practicality and environmental control. The vestibule connected seamlessly to any shelter entry point and provided multipurpose functions. These included acting as a cloakroom, a space for refreshments, a secure area for temporary weapon storage, and a weather barrier against harsh external conditions. This additional modular entryway ensured the Command Post maintained a clean, organised, and professional operational environment under varied deployment scenarios.
TRECC Offers Forward-Deployed, CH-47 Compatible Command Post Capability
The TRECC system provided a compact, forward-deployed Command Post designed for rapid mobility. With full CH-47 helicopter compatibility, the TRECC could be deployed quickly into locations inaccessible to standard ISO containers. Accommodating 8 to 10 personnel, the TRECC delivered an effective and fully integrated operational environment in remote or contested areas. Its deployability and smaller footprint gave NATO commanders enhanced flexibility to establish presence where larger infrastructure could not reach, ensuring forward command capability at critical times.
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‘I just wanted to pass along kudos to the Weatherhaven team in the execution of this project. At the end of the project the PM conducted a site visit and he too was thoroughly impressed. The quality of the EHMECC and the level of performance of the operators (that resulted from your training program) were outstanding.‘
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