ECCC WGX Exam (Things to know for
Exam Part 1) with Complete Solutions
What are the three types of WGX? - ANSWER-Hasty, Deliberate, covert
Hasty WGC - ANSWER-Using the crossing means at hand or those readily available,
and made without pausing for elaborate preparations
Deliberate WGC - ANSWER-Requires extensive planning and detailed preparations
Covert WGX - ANSWER-Planned and executed without detection by opposing forces.
It's primary purpose is to facilitate undetected infiltration on the far side of a gap and is
normally conducted by battalion and smaller forces
What are the six WGC Fundamentals - ANSWER-Surprise, Extensive Preparation,
Flexible Planning, Traffic Management, Organization, Speed (SEFTOS)
Surprise - ANSWER-Minimizes the disadvantages of limiting a force to a small number
of crossing sites, splitting the force's combat power, and exposing forces to fires
Extensive Preparation - ANSWER-•Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, link up
supporting units as soon as possible, full scale rehearsals
Estimate Crossing Rates - ANSWER-Two vehicle swim sites or two assault boat sites
for dismounted battalions
Two rafting or bridging sites for each lead BCT/RCT
The S-3/G-3 ensures that each COA being developed includes - ANSWER-Assigned
crossing area or crossing site and the order of crossing
Crossing timeline for each COA (developed by the engineer staff officer)
Boundaries (include terrain that is necessary to defend the bridgehead against enemy
counterattacks)
During COA development, the engineer staff officer addresses requirements for -
ANSWER-Recovering, Sustaining, Replacing
Flexible Planning - ANSWER-Flexible plan enables unit to adapt
Traffic Management - ANSWER-Traffic management essential to crossing units at
proper place, sequence, and quickly; Military Police execute the traffic control plan
Exam Part 1) with Complete Solutions
What are the three types of WGX? - ANSWER-Hasty, Deliberate, covert
Hasty WGC - ANSWER-Using the crossing means at hand or those readily available,
and made without pausing for elaborate preparations
Deliberate WGC - ANSWER-Requires extensive planning and detailed preparations
Covert WGX - ANSWER-Planned and executed without detection by opposing forces.
It's primary purpose is to facilitate undetected infiltration on the far side of a gap and is
normally conducted by battalion and smaller forces
What are the six WGC Fundamentals - ANSWER-Surprise, Extensive Preparation,
Flexible Planning, Traffic Management, Organization, Speed (SEFTOS)
Surprise - ANSWER-Minimizes the disadvantages of limiting a force to a small number
of crossing sites, splitting the force's combat power, and exposing forces to fires
Extensive Preparation - ANSWER-•Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, link up
supporting units as soon as possible, full scale rehearsals
Estimate Crossing Rates - ANSWER-Two vehicle swim sites or two assault boat sites
for dismounted battalions
Two rafting or bridging sites for each lead BCT/RCT
The S-3/G-3 ensures that each COA being developed includes - ANSWER-Assigned
crossing area or crossing site and the order of crossing
Crossing timeline for each COA (developed by the engineer staff officer)
Boundaries (include terrain that is necessary to defend the bridgehead against enemy
counterattacks)
During COA development, the engineer staff officer addresses requirements for -
ANSWER-Recovering, Sustaining, Replacing
Flexible Planning - ANSWER-Flexible plan enables unit to adapt
Traffic Management - ANSWER-Traffic management essential to crossing units at
proper place, sequence, and quickly; Military Police execute the traffic control plan
