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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for offensive operations
  2. Conduct offensive operations

Required Skills

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

OHampS

orders for open fire

recognised safety precautions

requirements

team work

Evidence Required

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 to adhere to all relevant drills and procedures as detailed in the Range Statement and to attack a prepared position

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 highrisk environment

Specific resources for assessment

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


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.

An offensive operations team is

A grouping up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon)

Battle procedures may include

Cleaning weapons

Conducting rehearsals

Receiving confirmatory orders

Removing non-essential items

Test firing weapons

Testing or checking equipment, which may include:

ammunition

load carrying equipment

personal protective equipment

day and night vision equipment

infra-red lights

rations

task specific equipment

specialist equipment

early warning devices

communication equipment

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal 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

Advance may include

Advance to contact

Advance in contact

Attack may be

Deliberate

Quick

Ambush may include

Area

Deliberate or immediate

Linear

Mobile

Static

Triangular

Drills and procedures must include

Advance:

quick response force

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

rendezvous and marry-up procedures

Attack:

preparation

assault

fight through/close assault drill

exploitation

reorganisation fire support

Ambush:

preparation

occupation

initiation

searching

withdrawal