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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare weapon systems for operations
   • Prepare armoured vehicle direct fire weapon systems for the conduct of operations.
   • Identify in-service ammunition.
2. Operate armoured vehicle weapon systems
   • Operate equipment to support weapon functions.
   • Conduct weapon drills.
   • Identify, acquire and engage targets in accordance with fire control orders.
   • Apply effective fire.
3. Maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems
   • Clean weapon systems.
   • Maintain weapon systems.
   • Complete documentation.
4. Prepare weapon systems for operations
   • Prepare armoured vehicle direct fire weapon systems for the conduct of operations.
   • Identify in-service ammunition.
5. Operate armoured vehicle weapon systems
   • Operate equipment to support weapon functions.
   • Conduct weapon drills.
   • Identify, acquire and engage targets in accordance with fire control orders.
   • Apply effective fire.
6. Maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems
   • Clean weapon systems.
   • Maintain weapon systems.
   • Complete documentation.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying operational safety

applying relevant WHS requirements

carrying out weapon drills

conducting equipment maintenance

identifying regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft

responding to fire control orders

selecting and preparing ammunition

using communication systems

using equipment/instruments

reacting instinctively to fire orders

working as an effective member of the crew

operating the system without a breach of safety procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

armoured fighting vehicle weapons drills and procedures

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant ammunition

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant equipment

fire control orders and fire discipline

WHS requirements

regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft recognition reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operation of equipment

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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