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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply fieldcraft
  2. Employ defensive measures
  3. Employ offensive measures
  4. Comply with the conventions of armed conflict

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply obstacle crossing drills

apply mine and booby trap incident drills

dig fighting pits to directed specifications

erect wire obstacles under supervision

fire and movement

handle detainees prisoners of war and non combatants

harden fighting positions

tactical movement on foot

Required Knowledge

application of principles of fieldcraft

application of Rules of Engagement

detection avoidance techniques

duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team

field routine within a tactical environment

Laws of Armed Conflict

Orders for Opening Fire

Orders for the Use of Force

tactical terminology and orders

use of field equipment webbing hoochie rope military pack

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

work as a team member under supervision while employing fieldcraft offensive and defensive measures

comply with the laws of armed conflict

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

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

team

simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment

rifle and ammunition

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.

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

relevant local government by laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

written and verbal orders

Fieldcraft may include:

adopting fire positions

applying individual camouflage and concealment measures to minimise detection

applying individual movement techniques

assembling, adjusting, wearing and maintaining field equipment

following fire control orders

identifying and indicating targets

judging distances

living in the field

maintaining individual health and hygiene in the field

moving in patrol formations

observing the battle field by day and night

understanding why things are seen

using field signals to communicate with other team members

using range cards to document distances to discernible features

using individual fire and movement

Tasks may include:

collecting information

participating in defensive operations

participating in offensive operations

relaying information to others

responding to an enemy threat or enemy actions

Defensive measures may include:

acting as sentry

assisting in the employment of early warning and area protection devices

construction of elementary field defences and obstacles under guidance and direction

employing weapons within defined arcs

following defensive area routine by day and night

occupying a defensive position

participating in patrols

withdrawing from engagement with the enemy under supervision using fire and movement

Offensive measures may include:

assisting in battle field clearance

basic contact drill

confirming that threat areas are clear of hostile elements

counter ambush drill

fire and movement under direction

immediate ambush drill

maintaining security at the halt

mine incident action drill

obstacles crossings

tactical movement on foot