ECCC EXAM (ECCC TERMS) WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Attack by Fire - ANSWER-: TMT that uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires, to
engage an enemy without closing to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive him.
Block - ANSWER-TMT that denies the enemy access to an area or prevents his
advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. May also be an obstacle effect
Breach - ANSWER-TMT that employs all available means to break through or secure a
passage through enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification
Bypass - ANSWER-TMT that directs a unit to maneuver around an obstacle, position, or
enemy force to maintain momentum while avoiding combat with an enemy force.
Canalize - ANSWER-TMT that restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone by
exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver.
Clear - ANSWER-TMT that removes all enemy forces and eliminates organized
resistance in an assigned area.
Contain - ANSWER-TMT to stop, hold, or surround an enemy or cause them to center
their activity on a given front and prevent the withdrawing of any part of their forces.
Control - ANSWER-TMT to maintain physical influence over a specified area to prevent
its use by an enemy or to create conditions for successful friendly operations.
Counter Reconnaissance - ANSWER-TMT that encompasses all measures taken by a
commander to counter enemy recon and surveillance efforts.
Defeat - ANSWER-TMT that occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or
permanently lost the physical means or the will to fight.
Occupy - ANSWER-TMT to move into an area so that the force can control the entire
area. Both movement to and occupation of the area occur without enemy opposition.
Reduce - ANSWER-TMT that involves the destruction of an encircled or bypassed
enemy force
Retain - ANSWER-TMT to ensure that a terrain feature already controlled by a friendly
force remains free of enemy occupation or use.
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Attack by Fire - ANSWER-: TMT that uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires, to
engage an enemy without closing to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive him.
Block - ANSWER-TMT that denies the enemy access to an area or prevents his
advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. May also be an obstacle effect
Breach - ANSWER-TMT that employs all available means to break through or secure a
passage through enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification
Bypass - ANSWER-TMT that directs a unit to maneuver around an obstacle, position, or
enemy force to maintain momentum while avoiding combat with an enemy force.
Canalize - ANSWER-TMT that restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone by
exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver.
Clear - ANSWER-TMT that removes all enemy forces and eliminates organized
resistance in an assigned area.
Contain - ANSWER-TMT to stop, hold, or surround an enemy or cause them to center
their activity on a given front and prevent the withdrawing of any part of their forces.
Control - ANSWER-TMT to maintain physical influence over a specified area to prevent
its use by an enemy or to create conditions for successful friendly operations.
Counter Reconnaissance - ANSWER-TMT that encompasses all measures taken by a
commander to counter enemy recon and surveillance efforts.
Defeat - ANSWER-TMT that occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or
permanently lost the physical means or the will to fight.
Occupy - ANSWER-TMT to move into an area so that the force can control the entire
area. Both movement to and occupation of the area occur without enemy opposition.
Reduce - ANSWER-TMT that involves the destruction of an encircled or bypassed
enemy force
Retain - ANSWER-TMT to ensure that a terrain feature already controlled by a friendly
force remains free of enemy occupation or use.
