Standard Bridging Flashcards
What are the types of bridges?
AVLB
Wolverine
REBs
MGB
DSB
Bailey
LSB
IRB
How many AVLB’s does a MAC typically have
6
How fast can an AVLB launch?
2 to 5 minutes on buttoned up 2-man crew
What can an AVLB hold?
Class 60 on 57ft with non-improved abutments, 60ft with prepared abutments
How fast can a Wolverine launch?
Less than 5 minutes with 2-man buttoned up crew.
What can a Wolverine hold?
Class 70 at 70ft.
How many REBs are in a typical SBCT
4
How fast an a REB launch?
Less than 10 minutes with a two-man crew.
What can a REB hold?
Class 40 vehicle over 42 ft.
What does DSB stand for?
Dry Support Bridge.
What can a DSB do?
131 ft bridge in 90 minutes with 8 man crew and 150 minute retrieval.
Can provide 131 ft or two 65 ft bridges with MLC 70T/96W
What does LSB stand for?
Logistics Support Bridge.
What can an LSB support?
MLC 80T/110W over 150 ft span.
What are the types of Gap Crossing Operations?
Hasty
Deliberate
Covert
What are the Fundamental Concepts of Gap Crossing Operations?
Surprise
Extensive Preparation
Flexible Plan
Traffic Management
Organization
Speed
What is the Gap Crossing Organizations Structure
Assault Force
Assured Mobility Forces
Bridgehead Force
Breakout Force
What are some of the Control Mechanisms in Gap Crossing?
Crossing Area
EEP
ERP
Traffic Control Post
Waiting Areas Assembly Area Staging Area Holding Area Call Forward Area Attack Position
What are the Phases of Gap Crossing?
Phase I: Advance to the Gap (Nearside OBJ)
Phase II: Assault Across the Gap (Farside OBJ)
Phase III: Advance from Farside (Exit Bank and Intermediate OBJs)
Phase IV: Secure the Bridgehead Line (Bridge Head OBJ)
Phase V: Continue the Attack
What are Bridging Considerations?
1) Existing bridges that do not need repair
2) Detours and bypasses after analyzing existing bridges
3) Reinforce or repair existing bridges
4) Tactical bridges (usually used in an assault to provide rapid means of gap crossing)
5) Semi-permanent, fixed, float LOC bridges replace assets until permanent bridges are constructed
What’s the MLC for an Improved Ribbon Bridge in 6fps current?
MLC 70T/96W