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DEFMIL142
Support sub-unit level defensive operations
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to support the conduct of sub-unit (60–130 persons) level defensive operations.
It includes preparing and planning for operations and supporting sub-unit level defensive activities. It also includes coordinating sub-unit administrative activities.
It is primarily focussed on the duties of the sub-unit’s warrant officer who, in many cases will act as a member of the sub-unit operational planning and coordination team providing technical advice and direct support to the commander and secondincommand of the sub-unit. Many duties are also administrative in nature.
In the absence of the commander or secondincommand, the person may be required to supervise the sub-unit requiring independent action and leadership by example.
Defensive operations are characterised by own forces delaying, accepting decisive engagement or withdrawing from action against hostile forces and are typically fluid and demanding environments.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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