Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and plan for offensive operations
- Ability of subordinates to complete the task is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
- Personnel administration is actioned in accordance with standard procedures.
- Orders are received and clarified in accordance with the higher commander’s intent.
- Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command.
- Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) and environmental requirements are recognised and applied throughout the operation, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems.
- Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
- Conduct offensive operations
- Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures.
- Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
- Support from outside agencies is coordinated.
- Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or supported agencies.
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to, in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
- Command authority is exercised.
- Subordinates are led by example in accordance with standard procedures.
- Mission and tasks are carried out in accordance with orders.
- Communication is maintained with the chain of command as required.
- Finalise offensive operations
- Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
- Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Soldiers’ health and wellbeing is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed.