Elements and Performance Criteria
- Handle a sustained fire machine gun
- Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
- Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.
- Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures.
- Apply fire with a sustained fire machine gun
- Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Rules of Engagement and Orders for Opening Fire are complied with when firing a sustained fire machine gun on operations, in accordance with operational requirements.
- Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Maintain and stow a sustained fire machine gun
- Sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required by the operational conditions.
- Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Sustained fire machine gun is secured in accordance with standard procedures.