Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and deploy mortars
- Resources required for the performance of the task are determined and organised in accordance with orders
- Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to immediate supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
- Mortars are deployed and the command post is established in accordance with orders
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation
- Engage targets with mortars
- Command post is effectively supervised
- Accuracy of all firing data is confirmed
- Lay of all weapons are correct before firing
- Appropriate firing orders are given to the direct fire support weapon operators
- Appropriate ammunition is selected in accordance with orders
- Minor incidents are rectified in accordance with standard procedures
- Major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence are reported to manager and action is taken as directed
- Ensure mortars are maintained