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DEFMIL129
Observe and direct machine gun fire

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to observe and direct machine gun fire onto targets in accordance with standard procedures in the Defence Force.

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to observe and direct machine gun fire 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 under the commander’s direction, and must also have authority to act independently. They will perform specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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 appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout operation.

1.2 Establish occupied position.

1.3 Establish and document reference points.

1.4 Monitor possible threats and prepare an appropriate plan of action.

2. Plan the engagement of firepower

2.1 Use standard terminology so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained.

2.2 Establish target position.

2.3 Determine altitude of target from map.

2.4 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and ensure personnel safety in the target area.

2.5 Describe target to stakeholders.

2.6 Determine type of engagement and convey instructions to the gun line.

3. Direct fire onto target

3.1 Transmit planning information to the command post.

3.2 Transmit direction to fire to the gun line.

3.3 Complete target analysis after impact and if appropriate refer to supervisor.

3.4 Complete or terminate adjustments of fire.

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 safety of friendly personnel at all times

recognising and applying 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 the weapon

communication procedures

safety associated with operations

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.

Candidates should complete a minimum of two live fire missions using sustained fire machine guns to engage the target.

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout operation.

1.2 Establish occupied position.

1.3 Establish and document reference points.

1.4 Monitor possible threats and prepare an appropriate plan of action.

2. Plan the engagement of firepower

2.1 Use standard terminology so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained.

2.2 Establish target position.

2.3 Determine altitude of target from map.

2.4 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and ensure personnel safety in the target area.

2.5 Describe target to stakeholders.

2.6 Determine type of engagement and convey instructions to the gun line.

3. Direct fire onto target

3.1 Transmit planning information to the command post.

3.2 Transmit direction to fire to the gun line.

3.3 Complete target analysis after impact and if appropriate refer to supervisor.

3.4 Complete or terminate adjustments of fire.

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 safety of friendly personnel at all times

recognising and applying 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 the weapon

communication procedures

safety associated with operations

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.

Candidates should complete a minimum of two live fire missions using sustained fire machine guns to engage the target.

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 appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout operation. 
Establish occupied position. 
Establish and document reference points. 
Monitor possible threats and prepare an appropriate plan of action. 
Use standard terminology so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained. 
Establish target position. 
Determine altitude of target from map. 
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and ensure personnel safety in the target area. 
Describe target to stakeholders. 
Determine type of engagement and convey instructions to the gun line. 
Transmit planning information to the command post. 
Transmit direction to fire to the gun line. 
Complete target analysis after impact and if appropriate refer to supervisor. 
Complete or terminate adjustments of fire. 
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 
Withdrawal from the occupied position. 
Occupy appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout operation. 
Establish occupied position. 
Establish and document reference points. 
Monitor possible threats and prepare an appropriate plan of action. 
Use standard terminology so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained. 
Establish target position. 
Determine altitude of target from map. 
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and ensure personnel safety in the target area. 
Describe target to stakeholders. 
Determine type of engagement and convey instructions to the gun line. 
Transmit planning information to the command post. 
Transmit direction to fire to the gun line. 
Complete target analysis after impact and if appropriate refer to supervisor. 
Complete or terminate adjustments of fire. 
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 
Withdrawal from the occupied position. 

Forms

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