#1 - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY/ THE WORLD!!


#2 - Welcome to the forum!!



55 gal drums would be a less expensive chlorine source but, keep them cool and in the shade! LC breaks down more quickly with UV exposure and higher temps and the higher the %, the more quickly it looses it's potency. (you might want to incorporate a below floor level hole to hold the tank(s), kind of like how we used to bury beer kegs on the beach to keep them cold all day ).

Covering the pool when not in use is always a good idea - any tarp would work and having 2 people 'fan' or 'sailor' fold the cover every morning makes putting it on and taking it back off a ~3 minute project

I'd use Waterplug TM to fill the cracks (follow the directions on the can to prepare and apply it- or I'll gladly give you advice).

I wouldn't bother with getting the best paint. The difference, that I've seen/ know about, isn't great enough to make the cost worth it, IMHO. Best bet is to get a paint that can be applied with some moisture remaining on the surface (which top quality epoxy paints can't).

Pump and filter sizing is a question best left to someone else, but I'd suggest at least 2 600 lb sand filters, plumbed in series.

This brings us to chlorine delivery - with the bather load and blown in debris you'll expect, your frequency of backwashing might well allow the use of a BIG tri-chlor feeder (again, I'm not the expert here on this stuff) A peristaltic pump might be the optimal way to introduce the LC to the pool, augmented by manual dosing.

i want to see your pool become a reality and will help as I can.

Please send my regards to all who are with you overseas!!

Luv & Luk!

Ted