Assessor Resource
DEFCA411B
Operate a grenade launcher
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to operate a grenade launcher in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
This unit covers the competency required to operate a grenade launcher.
Operating a grenade launcher involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the grenade launcher.
The grenade launcher fires a grenade designed to be used against area and point targets. The weapon is carried by one person and can be fired from normal small arms firing positions.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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