ECCC GE Review Questions and
Answers 100% Verified
What is general engineering? - ANSWER-Those engineering capabilities and activities,
other than combat engineering that modify, maintain, and protect the physical
environment.
What is geospatial engineering? - ANSWER-Those engineering capabilities and
activities that contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment by
providing geospatial information and services to commanders and staff (JP 3-34)
What is Geospatial information and services? - ANSWER-the collection, information,
extraction, storage, dissemination, and exploitation of geodetic, geomagnetic, imagery,
gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic, hydrographic, literal, cultural and toponymic data
accurately referenced to a precise location on the earth's surface.
How long does it take type 1 concrete to achieve design strength? - ANSWER-28 days
What is the result of increase water to concrete ratio? - ANSWER-Decrease; Strength,
durability, water tightness
Increases; workability
Construction Planning: What is the preferred source for class IV? - ANSWER-Local
procurement
Construction Planning: Who do you turn in DA Form 4283 in Garrison vs. in
contingency? - ANSWER-Garrison: DPW
Contingency: TEC
What is the purpose of an EAB (Echelons Above Brigade)? - ANSWER-Exists to
augment BCT capacity.
Force Protection: What capacity should you plan for? - ANSWER-200% or 2 units
during RIP
What are roads classified as? - ANSWER-Combat roads and trails
Improved Roads
Base Camp: What are the classifications of bases? - ANSWER-Contingency and
enduring (5+ years)
Base Camp: What are the types of bases? - ANSWER-Base
Base Camp
, Intermediate staging base
FOB
What is the facility pressure standard for water? - ANSWER-20-120 PSI
How much water should you store? - ANSWER-Your storage requirement is half of your
total daily demand.
How much does water weight? - ANSWER-1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lbs/cu. ft
1" square in column of water, 12" high, weighs 0.422 lbs
Water Calcs - ANSWER-Minimum water requirements for sustainment is:
5 gal/person/day 1 shower/laundry uses 17.5 gal
Daily water requirements for shower/laundry is
[(total # showers/exchange per week) x 17.5 gal] / 7 days
Personal water usage a day: 5 gal (personal) + 5 gal (shower) x # pax
When do you switch between the 3 airfield types? - ANSWER--Initial: up to 6 months
(fast drop zones, close to fight)
-Temporary: 6-24 months (higher standard of construction)
-Semi-Permanant: over 24 months (rear areas, all mission aircraft)
What are the 3 methods of repairing craters? - ANSWER-Debris Backfill crater
Choke ballast over Debris crater
Choke ballast repair
What are the steps from crater formation to repair? - ANSWER-1. Measure upheaval
(1ft out)
2. Dig out
3. Pile debris less than 3-4'
4. Choose proper repair method
5. Execute
What are the 3 methods to extend the lifespan of an airfield? - ANSWER-Compaction,
matting, recommend different airframe (increase CBR)
What is the maximum size crater you can expediently fix? - ANSWER-25ft diameter
Would PMCS on a generator be considered real property maintenance? - ANSWER-No,
due to the fact that the generator is not a permanent structure.
What is the highest priority for property in TO? - ANSWER-US owned land and
buildings.
How thick should a frost filter be? - ANSWER-4"
Answers 100% Verified
What is general engineering? - ANSWER-Those engineering capabilities and activities,
other than combat engineering that modify, maintain, and protect the physical
environment.
What is geospatial engineering? - ANSWER-Those engineering capabilities and
activities that contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment by
providing geospatial information and services to commanders and staff (JP 3-34)
What is Geospatial information and services? - ANSWER-the collection, information,
extraction, storage, dissemination, and exploitation of geodetic, geomagnetic, imagery,
gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic, hydrographic, literal, cultural and toponymic data
accurately referenced to a precise location on the earth's surface.
How long does it take type 1 concrete to achieve design strength? - ANSWER-28 days
What is the result of increase water to concrete ratio? - ANSWER-Decrease; Strength,
durability, water tightness
Increases; workability
Construction Planning: What is the preferred source for class IV? - ANSWER-Local
procurement
Construction Planning: Who do you turn in DA Form 4283 in Garrison vs. in
contingency? - ANSWER-Garrison: DPW
Contingency: TEC
What is the purpose of an EAB (Echelons Above Brigade)? - ANSWER-Exists to
augment BCT capacity.
Force Protection: What capacity should you plan for? - ANSWER-200% or 2 units
during RIP
What are roads classified as? - ANSWER-Combat roads and trails
Improved Roads
Base Camp: What are the classifications of bases? - ANSWER-Contingency and
enduring (5+ years)
Base Camp: What are the types of bases? - ANSWER-Base
Base Camp
, Intermediate staging base
FOB
What is the facility pressure standard for water? - ANSWER-20-120 PSI
How much water should you store? - ANSWER-Your storage requirement is half of your
total daily demand.
How much does water weight? - ANSWER-1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lbs/cu. ft
1" square in column of water, 12" high, weighs 0.422 lbs
Water Calcs - ANSWER-Minimum water requirements for sustainment is:
5 gal/person/day 1 shower/laundry uses 17.5 gal
Daily water requirements for shower/laundry is
[(total # showers/exchange per week) x 17.5 gal] / 7 days
Personal water usage a day: 5 gal (personal) + 5 gal (shower) x # pax
When do you switch between the 3 airfield types? - ANSWER--Initial: up to 6 months
(fast drop zones, close to fight)
-Temporary: 6-24 months (higher standard of construction)
-Semi-Permanant: over 24 months (rear areas, all mission aircraft)
What are the 3 methods of repairing craters? - ANSWER-Debris Backfill crater
Choke ballast over Debris crater
Choke ballast repair
What are the steps from crater formation to repair? - ANSWER-1. Measure upheaval
(1ft out)
2. Dig out
3. Pile debris less than 3-4'
4. Choose proper repair method
5. Execute
What are the 3 methods to extend the lifespan of an airfield? - ANSWER-Compaction,
matting, recommend different airframe (increase CBR)
What is the maximum size crater you can expediently fix? - ANSWER-25ft diameter
Would PMCS on a generator be considered real property maintenance? - ANSWER-No,
due to the fact that the generator is not a permanent structure.
What is the highest priority for property in TO? - ANSWER-US owned land and
buildings.
How thick should a frost filter be? - ANSWER-4"
