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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Occupy and prepare a location
   • An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout the operation.
   • Occupied position is established.
   • Reference points are established and information is documented.
   • Possible threats are observed and monitored so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority.
2. Plan the engagement of firepower
   • A target location is established via a grid reference.
   • Altitude of the target is determined from the map.
   • A direction from the observer to the target is determined by compass or laser.
   • Target is described.
   • Type and number of weapons is determined.
   • Communications with stakeholders is maintained throughout the operation and personnel safety is monitored.
3. Direct fire on a target
   • Planning information is transmitted to the command post.
   • Direction to fire is transmitted to the command post.
   • Target analysis after impact is conducted and referred to supervisor where appropriate.
   • Adjustment and advice to terminate is provided as required.
   • Records are maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
4. Withdraw from an occupied location
   • Occupied position is reconditioned and all evidence of occupation is removed.
   • A secure withdrawal from the occupied position is conducted.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively interpret orders maintain situational awareness provide reports and appropriate documentation work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms communication procedures reporting requirements and procedures for multiagency operations safety associated with the operations safety distances for various situations standard procedures and special requirements teamwork principles

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to maintain awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times to achieve the task using a number of simulations and at least two live fire missions using indirect firepower to destroyneutralise the target and to recognise but not exceed own level of authority Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment The individual must be assessed as part of a team Specific resources for assessment Access to live fire areas indirect fire support weapons ammunition and personnel to operate fire support weapons

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Range Statement

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.
Target analysis may include:	calculations for correction of fire damage to the target determination of complexity of situation position of the projectile in relation to the target value of the target
Records may include:	bomb damage assessment fire plan proforma observation post log signals log book situation reports target records
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards defence instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions work health and safety (WHS) 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

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