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DEFMIL124
Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapons system
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets, which may include Dragon, Javelin, Milan, and TOW. The weapon is designed to be carried by a person. The individual will usually operate under Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets 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 normally operate the weapon in a team environment under supervision. The operators must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the guided weapon system and competent in the application of fire in an operational or simulated operational environment. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts that can be unpredictable.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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