ECCC GE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Base Camp Principles (the 4 S's) Correct Answer
Scalability: tolerate population changes and incorporate
changes
Sustainability: maintain effectiveness without strain
Standardization: fast and to standard
Survivability: maintain combat fire
Types of base camps Correct Answer Base
Base Camp
Intermediate Staging Base
Forward Operation Base
Base Camp Classification Correct Answer Based on
duration, purpose, and size
Base Camp Standards Correct Answer Initial
Temporary: 5 years
Semi-permanent: 10 years
DC vs AC Correct Answer Direct Current: electrical current
that flows one direction only
Alternating Current: reverse direction at regular intervals
Laws (ohms, power) Correct Answer Power Law: P (watts)
= I (amps) x E (volts)
, Ohm's Law: R (ohms) = E (volts) / I (amps)
Electrical power is measured in watts Correct Answer
Mechanical power is measured in horsepower
1 horsepower Correct Answer 746 watts
Two types of loads: Correct Answer Resistive: lights and
heating elements
Inductive: anything with a motor
Types of Bridging Correct Answer Tactical, support, and
lines of communication
Tactical - meant to get the BCT across
Support - temporary
Line of Communication - semi-permanent
Gap Crossing Priority Correct Answer Existing bridges
Detour/bypass
Repair/reinforcement
Tactical bridges
Line of communication bridges
Methods of Classification Correct Answer expedient and
analytical
expedient classification Correct Answer Hasty: most
expedient but inaccurate; Based on civilian vehicles using
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Base Camp Principles (the 4 S's) Correct Answer
Scalability: tolerate population changes and incorporate
changes
Sustainability: maintain effectiveness without strain
Standardization: fast and to standard
Survivability: maintain combat fire
Types of base camps Correct Answer Base
Base Camp
Intermediate Staging Base
Forward Operation Base
Base Camp Classification Correct Answer Based on
duration, purpose, and size
Base Camp Standards Correct Answer Initial
Temporary: 5 years
Semi-permanent: 10 years
DC vs AC Correct Answer Direct Current: electrical current
that flows one direction only
Alternating Current: reverse direction at regular intervals
Laws (ohms, power) Correct Answer Power Law: P (watts)
= I (amps) x E (volts)
, Ohm's Law: R (ohms) = E (volts) / I (amps)
Electrical power is measured in watts Correct Answer
Mechanical power is measured in horsepower
1 horsepower Correct Answer 746 watts
Two types of loads: Correct Answer Resistive: lights and
heating elements
Inductive: anything with a motor
Types of Bridging Correct Answer Tactical, support, and
lines of communication
Tactical - meant to get the BCT across
Support - temporary
Line of Communication - semi-permanent
Gap Crossing Priority Correct Answer Existing bridges
Detour/bypass
Repair/reinforcement
Tactical bridges
Line of communication bridges
Methods of Classification Correct Answer expedient and
analytical
expedient classification Correct Answer Hasty: most
expedient but inaccurate; Based on civilian vehicles using