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DEFMIL131
Undertake stability actions

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to operate as a team member during the conduct of stability actions in the Australian Defence Force. Stability actions involve a variety of activities conducted in a threat environment. A security operations team is a grouping of up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon).

This unit was developed for combat arms personnel required to deploy in an operational environment, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

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 work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform 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

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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. Prepare for stability actions

1.1 Receive and clarify stability action orders.

1.2 Conduct battle procedure.

1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as directed and/or required by the operational environment.

2. Conduct stability actions

2.1 Conduct stability actions in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.2 Maintain security of the team.

2.3 Conduct drills and procedures.

3. Finalise stability action activities

3.1 Conduct post operation activities.

3.2 Conduct post operation administration.

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.

applying battle craft

applying cultural sensitivity

applying navigation techniques

applying recognised safety precautions

assimilating orders

interpreting fire control orders

working as part of a team

carrying out duties during the following activities:

patrol key point security

vehicle check points

cordon and search

completing the following drills and procedures:

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

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 equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

Rules of Engagement

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment.

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

Submission Requirements

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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. Prepare for stability actions

1.1 Receive and clarify stability action orders.

1.2 Conduct battle procedure.

1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as directed and/or required by the operational environment.

2. Conduct stability actions

2.1 Conduct stability actions in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.2 Maintain security of the team.

2.3 Conduct drills and procedures.

3. Finalise stability action activities

3.1 Conduct post operation activities.

3.2 Conduct post operation administration.

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.

applying battle craft

applying cultural sensitivity

applying navigation techniques

applying recognised safety precautions

assimilating orders

interpreting fire control orders

working as part of a team

carrying out duties during the following activities:

patrol key point security

vehicle check points

cordon and search

completing the following drills and procedures:

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

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 equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

Rules of Engagement

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Receive and clarify stability action orders. 
Conduct battle procedure. 
Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as directed and/or required by the operational environment. 
Conduct stability actions in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Maintain security of the team. 
Conduct drills and procedures. 
Conduct post operation activities. 
Conduct post operation administration. 
Receive and clarify stability action orders. 
Conduct battle procedure. 
Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as directed and/or required by the operational environment. 
Conduct stability actions in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Maintain security of the team. 
Conduct drills and procedures. 
Conduct post operation activities. 
Conduct post operation administration. 

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