Assessor Resource

PUADEFCA404B
Undertake reconnaissance tasks

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to operate as a team member during the conduct of reconnaissance tasks in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Reconnaissance operations require soldiers to operate in small teams in close proximity to the enemy in order to gather information to inform their commanders.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment.

Assessment must confirm the ability to complete all:

formations as listed in the Range Statement

reconnaissance tasks as listed in the Range Statement

drills and procedures as listed in the Range Statement

reconnaissance patrol techniques as listed in the Range Statement.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to use the following equipment:

binoculars

cameras

marking devices

recording devices.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; weapons and ammunition; and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply navigation techniques

apply operational safety

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

OH&S requirements

Orders for Opening Fire

recognised safety precautions

team work

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

A reconnaissance team is

A grouping of up to approximately five personnel

Reconnaissance tasks must include

Acting as a guide

Area observation

Collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence

Collecting topographical information

Forming up point marking

Landing zone marking

Locating enemy positions

Point target observation

Route marking

Equipment may include

Binoculars

Camera

Camouflage nets

Communications equipment

Marking devices

Navigation equipment

Recording devices

Telescopes

Video equipment

Weapons

Formations

Will be largely dependent on the task, the nature of the threat, terrain and on the need for control, and must include:

single file

box

diamond

Drills and procedures must include

Ambush procedure

Break contact drill

Counter ambush drills

Harbour drills

Laying-up place drill

Marking procedures

Mine incident drills

Observation post drill

Obstacle crossing drills

Recording procedures (i.e. field sketching)

Rendezvous and marry-up procedures

Short and long halts

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Reengagement procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Reconnaissance patrol techniques must include

Ground search, which may include the following formations:

fan

box

ridge

Close reconnaissance, which may include:

point target

right angle

natural traverse

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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
Reconnaissance orders are received and clarified where required 
Battle procedure is conducted 
Appropriate equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment 
Formations are adhered to in accordance with operational requirements 
Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Movement is completed to ensure that detection is minimised 
Reconnaissance patrol techniques are performed in accordance with standard procedures 
Reconnaissance tasks are completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Patrol debrief is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 

Forms

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