ECCC ENTRANCE EXAM QUESTIONS
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Attack by Fire - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a commander uses direct
fires, supported by indirect fires, to engage an enemy force without closing with the
enemy to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive that enemy.
Breach - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the unit employs all available means
to break through or establish a passage through an enemy defense,obstacle, minefield,
or fortification.
Bypass - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the commander directs the unit to
maneuver around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of
the operation while deliberately avoiding combat with an enemy force.
Clear - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove
allenemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area.
Control - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to maintain
physical influence over a specified area to prevent its use by an enemy or to create
conditions necessary for successful friendly operations.
Counter reconnaissance - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that encompasses all
measures taken by a commander to counter enemy reconnaissance and surveillance
efforts. Counter reconnaissance is not a distinct mission, but a component of all forms
of security operations
Disengagement - ANSWER-a tactical mission task where a commanderhas the unit
break contactwith the enemy to allow the conduct of another mission or to avoid
decisive engagement
Exfiltrate - ANSWER-a tactical mission task where a commander removes Soldiers or
units from areas under enemy control by stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine
means.
Follow and Assume - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a second committed
force follows a force conducting an offensive task and is prepared to continue the
mission if the lead force is fixed, attrited, or unable to continue.
Follow and Support - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a committed force
follows and supports a lead force conducting an offensive task.
, Occupy - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves moving a friendly force into an
area so that it can control that area. Both the force's movement to and occupation of the
area occur without enemy opposition
Reduce - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves the destruction of an encircled
or bypassed enemy force.
Secure - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves preventing a unit, facility, or
geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action.
Seize - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves taking possession of a
designated area by using overwhelming force
Support by Fire - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a maneuver force moves to
a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another
maneuvering force.
Block - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that denies the enemy access to an area or
prevents the enemy's advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach.
Canalize - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the commander restricts enemy
movement to a narrow zone by exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles,
fires, or friendly maneuver.
Contain - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to stop, hold,
or surround enemy forces or to cause them to center their activity on a given front and
prevent them from withdrawing any part of their forces for use elsewhere.
Destroy - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force
combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted. Alternatively, to destroy a combat system is to
damage it so badly that it cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable
condition without being entirely rebuilt
Gap - ANSWER-a ravine, mountain pass, river, or other terrain feature that presents an
obstacle that may be bridged.
Deliberate Gap Crossing - ANSWER-is the crossing of an inland water obstacle or other
gap that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations.
Hasty Gap Crossing - ANSWER-is the crossing of an inland water obstacle or other gap
using the crossing means on hand or those readily available, and made without pausing
for elaborate preparations
In-stride Gap Crossing - ANSWER-The in-stride gap crossing is a variant of the hasty
gap(wet or dry) crossing that consists of a rapid gap-crossing adaptation conducted by
forces organic to (or task-organized with) the attacking force.
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Attack by Fire - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a commander uses direct
fires, supported by indirect fires, to engage an enemy force without closing with the
enemy to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive that enemy.
Breach - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the unit employs all available means
to break through or establish a passage through an enemy defense,obstacle, minefield,
or fortification.
Bypass - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the commander directs the unit to
maneuver around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of
the operation while deliberately avoiding combat with an enemy force.
Clear - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove
allenemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area.
Control - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to maintain
physical influence over a specified area to prevent its use by an enemy or to create
conditions necessary for successful friendly operations.
Counter reconnaissance - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that encompasses all
measures taken by a commander to counter enemy reconnaissance and surveillance
efforts. Counter reconnaissance is not a distinct mission, but a component of all forms
of security operations
Disengagement - ANSWER-a tactical mission task where a commanderhas the unit
break contactwith the enemy to allow the conduct of another mission or to avoid
decisive engagement
Exfiltrate - ANSWER-a tactical mission task where a commander removes Soldiers or
units from areas under enemy control by stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine
means.
Follow and Assume - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a second committed
force follows a force conducting an offensive task and is prepared to continue the
mission if the lead force is fixed, attrited, or unable to continue.
Follow and Support - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a committed force
follows and supports a lead force conducting an offensive task.
, Occupy - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves moving a friendly force into an
area so that it can control that area. Both the force's movement to and occupation of the
area occur without enemy opposition
Reduce - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves the destruction of an encircled
or bypassed enemy force.
Secure - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves preventing a unit, facility, or
geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action.
Seize - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that involves taking possession of a
designated area by using overwhelming force
Support by Fire - ANSWER-A tactical mission task in which a maneuver force moves to
a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another
maneuvering force.
Block - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that denies the enemy access to an area or
prevents the enemy's advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach.
Canalize - ANSWER-a tactical mission task in which the commander restricts enemy
movement to a narrow zone by exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles,
fires, or friendly maneuver.
Contain - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that requires the commander to stop, hold,
or surround enemy forces or to cause them to center their activity on a given front and
prevent them from withdrawing any part of their forces for use elsewhere.
Destroy - ANSWER-a tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force
combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted. Alternatively, to destroy a combat system is to
damage it so badly that it cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable
condition without being entirely rebuilt
Gap - ANSWER-a ravine, mountain pass, river, or other terrain feature that presents an
obstacle that may be bridged.
Deliberate Gap Crossing - ANSWER-is the crossing of an inland water obstacle or other
gap that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations.
Hasty Gap Crossing - ANSWER-is the crossing of an inland water obstacle or other gap
using the crossing means on hand or those readily available, and made without pausing
for elaborate preparations
In-stride Gap Crossing - ANSWER-The in-stride gap crossing is a variant of the hasty
gap(wet or dry) crossing that consists of a rapid gap-crossing adaptation conducted by
forces organic to (or task-organized with) the attacking force.
