Assessor Resource

PUADEFCM111B
Support sub-unit level defensive operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 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 support the conduct of sub-unit (60-130 persons) level defensive operations.

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 second in command of the sub-unit. Many duties are also administrative in nature.

In the absence of the commander or second in command 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.

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.

Consistency in performance

Competency must be demonstrated over time in a simulated operational environment, either as part of a holistic assessment activity where individuals rotate through specified appointments, or as a number of separate assessment activities such as Tactical Exercises Without Troops.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the context of supporting defensive operations and leading the group when required.

Assessment is in a simulated environment due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to operating areas, stores, doctrine and other publications.

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 administrative procedures

apply OH&S requirements

apply recognised safety precautions

conduct liaison

conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process

control risk

display initiative

display leadership

employ equipment tactically

employ weapons tactically

manage resources

navigate

prepare reports

Required Knowledge

administrative processes

basis for security operations

defensive tactics, techniques and procedures

employment of battlespace operating systems

employment of weapons and equipment

Individual Military Appreciation Process

laws of Armed Conflict

liaison requirements

military law

navigation techniques

OH&S requirements

orders for Opening Fire

orders for the Use of Force

principles of defensive operations

principles of leadership

recognised safety precautions

resource management

risk control processes

Rules of Engagement

security tactics, techniques and procedures

service writing

training processes

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.

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

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Logical process may include

Combat Appreciation Process

Individual Military Appreciation Process

Combat support

Airborne offensive support

Armoured support

Artillery support

Engineers support

Combat service support may include

Air lift support

Amphibious lift support

Combat supplies

Medical support

Vehicle transport

Assistance executing sub-unit defensive operations may include

Coordinating all-round defence of the position and boundaries with other units/sub-units

Coordinating camouflage and concealment, and counter-surveillance measures

Providing advice on the layout, siting and occupation of a sub unit defensive position including the headquarters

Supervising and advising on the construction of field defences, including obstacles and surveillance, and early warning devices to protect the position

Battlefield clearance may include

Coordinating casualty evacuation

Coordinating the marking or clearing of mines, booby traps and unexploded ordnance

Coordinating the removal of unwanted material from the defensive position

Processing prisoners of war and other detainees

Re-supply may include

Distributing maintenance items and new equipment

Issuing combat supplies

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
Orders are received and clarified in accordance with the commander's intent 
Assistance is provided in the planning of defensive operations, in accordance with standard procedures 
Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems 
Outline-plans to support sub-unit level defensive operations are prepared and presented as required 
Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures 
Combat support and combat service support are coordinated and integrated into operational plans 
Assistance is provided in the execution of sub-unit defensive operations 
Defensive routine is coordinated as directed 
Patrol activity is coordinated as directed 
Occupation of an echelon in a defensive position is coordinated 
Early warning and security measures are coordinated 
Sub-unit level battlefield clearance is planned and executed 
Sub-unit re-supply and maintenance is coordinated 
Sub-unit is supervised within an echelon in defence 
Combat service support to the sub-unit is coordinated 
Sub-unit morale, welfare and discipline are supported and fostered when required 

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