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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Position the weapon
  2. Fire the weapon
  3. Maintain and stow the mortar
  4. Position the weapon
  5. Fire the weapon
  6. Maintain and stow the mortar

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.

achieving the required effects of fire

applying battle craft

applying fieldcraft

applying recognised safety precautions

interpreting fire control orders

carrying out weapon drills including:

action

adjustment of scales

cease fire

firing

misfire

parallel

position aiming posts

firing the weapon using, as a minimum, high explosive ammunition

completing a variety of firing data calculations at least two of:

circular/rectangular sheath

coverage

datum

grids

intersection

linear

link shooting

location

polar

proving the belt

shift