Military Training Tower | Georgia Military College

Custom steel military training tower at Georgia Military College with multiple elevated platforms, internal stairs, guardrails, and training areas designed for rappelling and rope-based exercises.

Challenge

Georgia Military College needed to replace an aging tower that no longer met the standards required for military training exercises. The new structure had to be tough enough to withstand years of training exercises and daily use. Signature Research, a company specializing in aerial adventure and training structures, partnered with Panel Built to develop a steel tower capable of supporting rappelling and rope work.

Solution

Panel Built worked closely with Signature Research to design and fabricate a custom steel training tower tailored to Georgia Military College's requirements. The 2,353 square foot structure includes training platforms at 10, 20, and 35 feet, with the roof reaching approximately 45 feet. The design incorporates beginner training areas, advanced rappelling elevations, and improved access through an internal stair system. Throughout the project, Panel Built collaborated with Signature Research to address design refinements and installation challenges, ensuring the finished structure exceeded the customer's performance and training objectives.

Key Features

  • Multi-Level Training Tower: 2,353 sq. ft. structure with training elevations at 10, 20, and 35 feet.
  • Steel Construction: Designed for long-term durability and heavy training use.
  • Internal Stair System: Provides safe access between training levels.
  • Training Infrastructure: Includes belay anchor attachments for rope and rappelling exercises.
  • Safety Features: Lift-out gates, guardrails, and bar grating throughout the structure.
  • Mixed Decking Surfaces: Combination of bar grating and wood decking to support various training applications.
  • Custom Design: Engineered specifically for military and tactical training requirements.

Conclusion

The completed training tower provides Georgia Military College with a purpose-built structure capable of supporting a range of military training activities. By combining Signature Research's expertise in aerial training environments with Panel Built's custom steel fabrication capabilities, the project delivered a solution that will help train cadets for years to come.

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