Barracks at Ft. Jackson in the '70's were from WWI...with wood or coal fired heat systems that were only attended during the heat of the day...not at night. Typical SNAFU...
I'm trying to flush out mitlen.
This is from the NPS website;
Some of the typical elements of the army’s WW II buildings include:
1. Long, rectangular shape
2. Gable roof
3. Horizontal wood siding
4. “aqua medias” (the 1st story projecting overhang) which provide protection from rain
5. Multi-paned, double-hung windows. GGNRA, NPS