Small Operating Unit (SOU) Tent

The need to supply an effective shelter for Small Operation Units (SOU) or the single soldier remains a priority. A seamless and light weight SOU shelter that provides all the necessary shelter requirements including CB protection is feasible. The design and fabrication method of this SOU shelter can be optimized by employing a seamless tubular woven structure as the primary component of this shelter. The basic building block of this shelter is a seamless woven 54 fabric, single soldier shelter can be fabricated using a 33 tube. The seamless woven breathable tube, can be laminated with a chemical barrier if desired. The tube is then laid out and cut using a simple predetermined pattern to yield a seamless light weight two person shelter. By employing seamless tubes fabricated using different materials shelters can be manufactured to provided shelter in various situations. A basic all weather, three and four season, shelter can be fabricated by employing two seamless tubes. The first (inner) smaller and breathable tube will provided an inner shelter allowing moisture to escape thus providing a dry environment for the occupants. While a second water proof seamless tube will be utilized as an outer layer providing protection from the elements and additional warmth to the occupants. Because the shelter is seamless it is ideally suited for use as a chemically protective barrier. Only minor modifications to the basic structure are necessary for interfacing