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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for reconnaissance tasks
   • Interpret and clarify reconnaissance orders.
   • Conduct battle procedure.
   • Select appropriate equipment, check for serviceability and fit as directed and/or required by the operational environment.
2. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol
   • Adhere to formations in accordance with operational requirements.
   • Conduct drills and procedures.
   • Minimise detection when completing movement.
   • Conduct patrol debrief.
3. Prepare for reconnaissance tasks
   • Interpret and clarify reconnaissance orders.
   • Conduct battle procedure.
   • Select appropriate equipment, check for serviceability and fit as directed and/or required by the operational environment.
4. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol
   • Adhere to formations in accordance with operational requirements.
   • Conduct drills and procedures.
   • Minimise detection when completing movement.
   • Conduct patrol debrief.

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 navigation techniques

applying operational safety

preparing and using reconnaissance equipment

utilising reconnaissance techniques

applying fieldcraft and battle craft

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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.

battle craft

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

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

WHS requirements

Orders for Opening Fire

recognised safety precautions

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