Assessor Resource

DEFMIL065
Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to observe targets remotely from the firepower locations and to direct firepower to destroy/neutralise a single target. Firepower will normally be limited to the following assets:

small arms

indirect weapons

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to observe targets and to direct firepower to destroy/neutralise a single target in a deployed operational environment.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. While this work will be undertaken as part of a team and under the commander’s direction, the capacity to act independently may also be required should communications with the commander breakdown. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Occupy and prepare a location

1.1 Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation.

1.2 Establish occupied position.

1.3 Establish reference points and document information.

1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority.

2. Plan the engagement of firepower

2.1 Establish target location via a grid reference.

2.2 Determine altitude of the target from the map.

2.3 Determine direction from the observer to the target by compass or laser.

2.4 Describe target to command post.

2.5 Determine type and number of weapons.

2.6 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and monitor personnel safety.

3. Direct fire on a target

3.1 Transmit planning information and direction to fire to the command post.

3.2 Conduct target analysis after impact and refer to supervisor where appropriate.

3.3 Provide adjustment and advice to terminate as required.

3.4 Maintain records.

4. Withdraw from an occupied location

4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.

4.2 Withdrawal from the occupied position.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

maintaining situational awareness

recognising without exceeding own level of authority

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations

safety associated with the operations

safety distances for various situations

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Occupy and prepare a location

1.1 Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation.

1.2 Establish occupied position.

1.3 Establish reference points and document information.

1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority.

2. Plan the engagement of firepower

2.1 Establish target location via a grid reference.

2.2 Determine altitude of the target from the map.

2.3 Determine direction from the observer to the target by compass or laser.

2.4 Describe target to command post.

2.5 Determine type and number of weapons.

2.6 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and monitor personnel safety.

3. Direct fire on a target

3.1 Transmit planning information and direction to fire to the command post.

3.2 Conduct target analysis after impact and refer to supervisor where appropriate.

3.3 Provide adjustment and advice to terminate as required.

3.4 Maintain records.

4. Withdraw from an occupied location

4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.

4.2 Withdrawal from the occupied position.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

maintaining situational awareness

recognising without exceeding own level of authority

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations

safety associated with the operations

safety distances for various situations

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation. 
Establish occupied position. 
Establish reference points and document information. 
Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority. 
Establish target location via a grid reference. 
Determine altitude of the target from the map. 
Determine direction from the observer to the target by compass or laser. 
Describe target to command post. 
Determine type and number of weapons. 
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and monitor personnel safety. 
Transmit planning information and direction to fire to the command post. 
Conduct target analysis after impact and refer to supervisor where appropriate. 
Provide adjustment and advice to terminate as required. 
Maintain records. 
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 
Withdrawal from the occupied position. 
Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation. 
Establish occupied position. 
Establish reference points and document information. 
Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority. 
Establish target location via a grid reference. 
Determine altitude of the target from the map. 
Determine direction from the observer to the target by compass or laser. 
Describe target to command post. 
Determine type and number of weapons. 
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and monitor personnel safety. 
Transmit planning information and direction to fire to the command post. 
Conduct target analysis after impact and refer to supervisor where appropriate. 
Provide adjustment and advice to terminate as required. 
Maintain records. 
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 
Withdrawal from the occupied position. 

Forms

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