Assessor Resource
DEFMIL118
Operate a grenade launcher
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to operate a grenade launcher. Operating a grenade launcher involves the ability to safely handle, maintain, operate and 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.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a grenade launcher.
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 under supervision, usually as part of a team and will operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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