BAILEY BRIDGE EXAM II QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ How is the initial bridge length determined?
Answer: By adding the width of the gap, the safety setbacks, and the
roller clearances
◉ What is the purpose of construction rollers?
Answer: Aid in inserting the launching-nose links and provide
clearance between the links and the ground
◉ How many NCOs and enlisted members are on the transom crew
to construct a TT Bailey bridge?
Answer: 2 NCOs and 28 enlisted members
◉ What are the different types of stringers?
Answer: Plain and Button
◉ How many unloading parties are needed for a 100-foot DS bridge?
Answer: 5 unloading parties
SOLUTIONS
◉ How is the initial bridge length determined?
Answer: By adding the width of the gap, the safety setbacks, and the
roller clearances
◉ What is the purpose of construction rollers?
Answer: Aid in inserting the launching-nose links and provide
clearance between the links and the ground
◉ How many NCOs and enlisted members are on the transom crew
to construct a TT Bailey bridge?
Answer: 2 NCOs and 28 enlisted members
◉ What are the different types of stringers?
Answer: Plain and Button
◉ How many unloading parties are needed for a 100-foot DS bridge?
Answer: 5 unloading parties