ECCC GE Study Set
Completion Phase
(Non-Doctrinal Phase Name) •Rework (Doctrinal) •Completion Turnover Inspection (Doctrinal): last follow-up, conducted once a feature of work is completed
Standard Effort Equation
(Quantity) X (Work Rate)
Troop Effort Equation
(Standard Effort) / (Efficiency)
Duration Equation
(Troop Effort) / (Crew Size)
Airfield Damage Repair: Sand Grid Repair Procedures Cont.
-Backfill the crater with useable debris or a combination of debris and/or crushed stone -Level this material to 16" below the original pavement surface -This measurement is critical to ensure a flush repair.
Airfield Damage Repair: Sand Grid Repair Procedures Cont.
-Compact the debris backfill to a minimum 4 CBR. -The backfilled material should be compacted to at least 85% of its maximum density. -Rule of thumb is: leaving heel prints is okay, sinking in up to your ankles is not.
Airfield Damage Repair: Crushed Stone Repair Procedures Cont.
-Crushed stone should have a minimum 25 CBR to support C-17 or a minimum 15 CBR to support C-130 operation -Perform profile measurement -Must not exceed maximum Repair Quality Criteria (RQC) of (+/- 0.75 or 3/4 inch)
Pavement Structure Design 4 types
-Expedient-surfaced -Aggregate-surfaced -Flexible pavement -Rigid pavement
Airfield Damage Repair: Crushed Stone Repair Procedures Cont.
-Fill and compact the crater with crushed stone material, placing it in lifts approximately 6 to 7 inches thick. -For C-17 operations, limit the aggregate size to a maximum of 1 inch in the top 6 inches of the crushed stone repair. -Overfill the crater by approximately 3 inches above the original pavement surface height. -Compact each lift of crushed stone. -Four passes of a single drum vibratory roller -Two passes with a 10-ton vibratory roller.
Airfield Damage Repair: Sand Grid Repair Procedures
-Follow same procedures as crush stone repair procedures except: -Square the edge 16" down from surface. -Standing water must be pumped out. -Rebar must be cut off.
Four types of airfield pavement system surface structures
-Semiprepared airfield (unsurfaced, in-place soils or improved subgrade or surfaced, membranesurfaced, and mat-surfaced). -Semiprepared airfield (aggregate-surfaced layered structure over compacted subgrade). -Surfaced airfield (flexible pavement or bituminous pavement). Surfaced airfield (rigid pavement
· Heliport Categories: Assault Heliport
-Service Life is 1-4 weeks -Normally Semi-Prepared/Unsurfaced -Designed for -Observation aircraft -Utility Aircraft -Attack Aircraft
Area of Operations Heliport
-Service life is 1-6 months -Semi-Prepared/Unsurfaced -Variety of matting/membranes -Designed for -Observation aircraft -Utility aircraft -Attack aircraft -Cargo aircraft -Permit full efficiency of operations -Greater safety than shaping area heliports -Operations are practical under most weather conditions
· Heliport Categories: Initial
-Unsurfaced -Located anywhere in T/O, mostly in areas that sustain close combat -Little or no construction effort -May not meet desired safety criteria -Hazardous, inefficient and limited to good weather and visibility -No estimated service life
Airfield Damage Repair: Debris Backfill Crater
-Used when debris is plentiful and suitable for filling crater. -Fill crater with debris up to 18 inches below the surface. -Fill remaining portion of the crater with crushed stone.
Airfield Damage Repair: Choke Ballast Over Debris
-Used when debris is suitable for fill, but limited. -Fill the crater with useable debris. -Fill the remaining area with ballast rock 18 inches below the surface. -Fill the remaining portion of the crater with crushed stone.
Airfield Damage Repair: Choke Ballast
-Used when water is standing in the crater or if subsurface material is unsuitable for filling the crater -Fill the crater with ballast rock up to 18 inches below the pavement surface Fill the remaining portion of the crater with crushed stone
· Heliport Categories: Initial
-might begin with an insertion of Engineers to clear (LZs) for individual aircraft or LZs of opportunity. Usage: -Individual Aircraft -LZ of opportunity LZ expanded into Semi-prepared and Surfaced as require
QM Responsibilities: Higher Headquarters
1.Establishing construction standards and quality control requirements 2.Construction management activities: a.Checking adequacy of quality control b.Performing specified tests and inspections as designated c.Determining that reported deficiencies have been corrected 3.Ensuring timely completion
QM Responsibilities: Commanders of construction units (contractors) are responsible for
1.Producing a quality product on time and in compliance with the design and specification 2.Establishing and using a quality control program with the necessary scope to achieve quality, as outlined in the design 3.Producing and maintaining acceptable records of quality control activities
Bridging: Continuous Span Bridge
A Continuous Span is a beam supported on more than two supports.
Bridging: Simple Span
A Simple Span beam rests on a support at each end. - The beam ends are free to rotate
Base Camp
A base camp is an evolving military facility that supports the military operations of a deployed unit and provides the necessary support and services for sustained operations
Bridge Classification: Hasty Method
A hasty classification is the most expedient but inaccurate classification method. It is based on how many and what types of civilian vehicles cross a bridge regularly. This information can be obtained through reconnaissance, from local officials, or from observation of the type of route that the bridge is on.
Base
A locality from which operations are projected or supported (JP 3-10
Intermediate Staging Base
A tailorable, temporary location for staging forces and sustainment and extraction into and out of an operational area. (JP 3-34, pg II-5)
Bridging Categories: Tactical Bridging
AVLB JAB WOLVERINE REBs MGB IRB Foot Mobile Assault Bridge
Threat Level I
Agents, Saboteurs, terrorists
Quality Management (QM)
All control and assurance activities instituted to achieve the quality established by the contract requirements. It consists of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Seaport Planning and Design Step 1
Analyze existing facilities and make estimates
Airfield Damage Repair: Crushed Stone Repair Procedures
Clear the debris from around the crater at least 6 meters (20 feet) in all directions -ID and remove all upheaval -Clear at least 20 feet outside the lip of the crater. -Move the debris at least 30 feet off the MOS, and stockpile it no higher than 3 feet to prevent FOD -Once edges of the crater are visible, measurements should be taken to estimate the amount of fill material required and how many FRP panels will be required to cover the repair.
Seaport Planning and Design Step 3
Consider current and expected physical condition and logistics of the port
Seaport Planning and Design Step 4
Continue to review and improve port
Preparatory Phase
Control is achieved by the proper application of network analysis (CPM), scheduling, and estimating. Ex. Gant Charts
Project Steps
Defining/Initiating, Planning, Doing/Executing, Reviewing, Monitoring and Controlling
Seaport Planning and Design Step 5
Dispersion, location of logistic requirements etc. is considered
Bridging: Multiple Simple Spans
Gaps Between Spans
Initial Phase
Involves choosing the proper configuration, material, equipment, and personnel to achieve the construction. Ex. Trainings, Certifications
GE107: Project Management
Is application of knowledge, skills, and resources to accomplish activities that are intended to achieve a specific goal.
Seaport Planning and Design Step 7
Landing craft unloading points
Threat Level III
Large tactical forces
Seaport Planning and Design Step 6
Logistics over the Shore (LOTS)
Bridging Categories: LOC Bridging
Mabey Johnson Bailey ACROW Railroad Bridging Other COTS
Project QCP Execution Phases
Preparatory Phase Initial Phase Follow-up Phase Completion Phase
GE105: Planning Construction Operations
Projects come from requestor (unit or installation entity) identifies a need which can be met by engineer support
· Bridge Classification: o Rapid Field Classification Booklet
Provides a rapid field method of establishing bridge capacity in the field, but only as a temporary measure.
Project Equation Table
Quantity Work Rate Standard Effort Efficiency Troop Effort Crew Size Duration Remarks
Bridging Categories: Support Bridging
REBs DSB MGB Bailey IRB
Seaport Planning and Design Step 2
Recommend measures for protection, security, and port defense
Resource Estimation
Reference: · Work rates from Page 174 in Battle Book, Activity Estimation Steps (6 steps).
Follow-up Phase
Requires adherence to standard construction procedures, established supervision practices, and accepted testing methods. Ex. Actual construction, Accepted testing methods
Forward Operating Base
Retained based on common English usage. No longer formally defined. (ADRP 3-0). An area used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities (FM 3-0 / EP 1105-3-1)
Threat Level II
Small units, guerillas
Project Quality Control Plan (QCP)Development
The level of QC will be commensurate to the size, complexity, cost, and risk associated with the project.
Real Estate
The overall collection of property
Quality Assurance (QA)
a planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established, that products and services conform to those requirements, and that satisfactory performance is achieved
Base Camp
an evolving military facility that supports the military operations of a deployed unit and provides the necessary support and services for sustained operations.
Airfield planning: Initial
drop zones, extraction points, expedient airfields
Airfield planning: Semi-permanent
have highest standards of construction and are located in rear areas and used by all mission aircraft)
Documentation
is the proof that quality control was accomplished. The necessary reports must be designed to prove the control was adequate, completed in a way to show accurately all actions taken, and they must be timely.
Concrete things to know
o Concrete is heavy o QA will make or break you, how its placed as important as how its made o Concrete will crack, you need to control it Concrete is always under attack (sulphites, water, load
Concrete things to know
o Concrete is not synonymous with cement o Ingredients are cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, air, admixture
Concrete things to know
o Concrete is strong in compression, not tension o Reinforcement provides shear resistance- needs proper depth/location, ties/overlap, and size and shape matter. o Dropping form high-heights affects your coarse aggregate.
· GE is utilized in support of:
o Defense- Continuously conducted to harden and prepare positions, facilities, installations o Offense- Providing assured mobility of forces from ports of debarkation to forward AOs o Stability- Focus is likely GE capabilities applied to restore essential services and support infrastructure development
Priority of Gap Crossing:
o Existing Bridges o Detours/Bypasses o Repair/Reinforcement o Tactical Bridges o Line of Communication Bridges
Interfering Float (IF)
o Float which if an activity is delayed, will cause a delay on one or more activities
Free Float (FF)
o Float which if an activity is delayed, will not cause any other activity to be delayed FF=TF-IF
· Node Time Estimate:
o Forward Pass: (Early Start) + (Duration) = (Early Finish) o Backward Pass: (Late Finish) - (Duration) = (Late Start)
Airports and Helipads: Responsibilities of US Army Engineers
o Get the runway to its Minimal Operating Strip (MOS) o Joint forcible entry o Support facility construction and design
Heliports
o Helipads o Heliports with taxi hover lanes o Heliports with runways o Mixed Battalion heliports
Critical Path Characteristics
o Longest time path through the network o Has no float o (Early Start) = (Late Start), (Early Finish) = (Late Finish)
MDMP in Construction Planning 1 of 2
o MDMP Step 1: Receive Mission-> Understand what you actually need to do. Gather tools, time analysis, higher intent, shortfalls, Excess. Do not overlook geospatial. o MDMP Step 2: Mission Analysis-> Compile analysis into one effort. Involve BDE S2 Geospatial cell
MDMP in Construction Planning 2 of 2
o MDMP Step 3-6: COA development, COA analysis, COA comparison, COA approval o MDMP Step 7: Rehearsals
· A project will:
o Not be part of ongoing day to day business. o Involve notable risk. o Be significantly impacted upon failure of activities. Have at least 2 people or elements working together
· Airfield Damage Repair (ADR):
o Process: Gain Security, Assess Site, Clear Site, Mark Site, Prepare Site, Repair Site using one of the techniques
4 Base Camp Planning Principles
o Scalability o Sustainability o Standardization o Survivability
Bridging: · Bridging Types
o Standard o Non-standard
Project Components
o Time- Time to complete the project as reflected in your project schedule. o Money- Project budget based on cost of the resources. Scope- Goals and tasks of project and work required to complete them
Total Float
o Total Float (TF): Amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying project TF=LS-ES or TF=LF-EF
Reports
should list, for each phase of control, the factual results of control actions taken, observations made, and any remedial and corrective actions.
Geospatial
supports vertical and horizontal construction
Airfield planning: Temporary
sustained for use 6 to 24 months and include a higher standard of construction
Quality Control (QC):
the engineering unit's system in place during execution to manage, control, and document the unit's activities in compliance with the project plans and specifications requirements.
GE104: Engineer Reconnaissance
· Engineer Reconnaissance Is NOT a FORM of reconnaissance. The forms are route, zone, area, reconnaissance in force, and special. · USACE Contingency Elements (UCE): Forward Support Team Advance (FEST-A), Reconnaissance Team (RT), Advanced Echelon (ADVON) Team, Contingency Engineer District (CED). · Technical Reconnaissance vs. Tactical Reconnaissance
Scope of Port Operations
· Guide for construction and rehab of ship unloading and cargo facilities.
GE109: Introduction to Microsoft Project Common terms
· Lead and Lag: o Lead: Overlap between tasks that have a dependency o Lag: Delay between tasks that have a dependency Review check on learning slides (Slide 70)
Airports and Helipads
· Practical exercises from Page 32 of practice booklet will prepare you for the test
Land Use Planning
· Process of calculating, mapping, and planning the allocation of land areas based on general use categories, mission, etc.
When planning construction operations also account for...?
· Protection Considerations, Sustainment Considerations...
GE101: Introduction to General Engineering
· Purpose of GE Module: Develop officers with ability to plan and generate General Engineering effects in support of the maneuver commander during ULO · Definition of GE: Those engineering capabilities and activities other than combat engineering that modify, maintain, or protect the physical environment.
MDMP COA development produces what?
· different designs to meet the commander's intent.
Airfield: Membranes and Matting
· expedient ways to get more passes on soil that has a CBR of at least 5
Airfield Damage Repair: Sand Grid Repair Procedures Cont.
‒Backfill the first layer of sand- grid and compact, normally two passes of a vibratory roller (grid sections are overfilled by approximately 2 inches prior to compaction). ‒After compaction material must be struck off level with top of sand grid. ‒Place another layer of membrane and then a second layer of sand grid perpendicular to the first layer, over fill, then compact level with original pavement.
Controlling Quality: Testing
•Check documents to determine what test to perform •Select qualified personnel to perform tests •Make arrangements for conducting the tests •Select test equipment and procedures that comply with required standards •Submit the required test documentation in a timely manner •Conduct necessary follow-up tests
Vital Part of Controlling Quality: Inspections
•Measure performance against a standard • Determine the magnitude of the problem(s) • Seek the root cause(s) of the problem(s) • Determine a solution • Assign responsibility to the appropriate individuals or agencies
Project QC Plan
•Project managers and project supervisors perform and direct activities to develop an individual project QC plan.
Unit QC Program
•The unit's QC manager and assigned QC specialists perform and direct activities to execute the unit-level QC program. Ex. SOPs
* Quality Control (QC) 2 Levels
•Unit QC Program •Project QC Plan
