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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and plan for the force’s role in the operation
   • Clarify tasks relevant to the force with the operation commander.
   • Issue warning order to group commanders.
   • Gather all relevant information including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
   • Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
   • Confirm plan and obtain endorsement by the operation chief.
2. Communicate the plan to group commanders
   • Produce written orders in the operational command format.
   • Issue oral orders to group commanders.
3. Conduct operations
   • Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.
   • Maintain the force under command and control for the duration of the operation.
   • Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
   • Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the force mission.
4. Conduct post-operation processes
   • Conduct the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
   • Analyse operational and administrative aspects of the concluded operational activity.
   • Produce a post-operation report in accordance with standing operating procedures.
   • Contribute to implementation of agreed recommendations.
5. Prepare and plan for the force’s role in the operation
   • Clarify tasks relevant to the force with the operation commander.
   • Issue warning order to group commanders.
   • Gather all relevant information including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
   • Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
   • Confirm plan and obtain endorsement by the operation chief.
6. Communicate the plan to group commanders
   • Produce written orders in the operational command format.
   • Issue oral orders to group commanders.
7. Conduct operations
   • Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.
   • Maintain the force under command and control for the duration of the operation.
   • Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
   • Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the force mission.
8. Conduct post-operation processes
   • Conduct the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
   • Analyse operational and administrative aspects of the concluded operational activity.
   • Produce a post-operation report in accordance with standing operating procedures.
   • Contribute to implementation of agreed recommendations.

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 leadership and command in the context of leading operational forces

determining a response to diverse circumstances

justifying chosen response to any given situation against legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations

applying relevant patrol, search, seizure, apprehension and surveillance procedures

conducting research in the context of leading operational forces

communicating and liaising with diverse audiences

applying negotiation and conflict resolution methods

responding to feedback

reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and guidelines

undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment

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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.

enabling and allied legislation

knowledge of the full range of regulatory powers enforceable by officers

operational command policy, methodology and principles

regulations, policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standing operating procedures

workplace and industry environment

workplace technology and equipment (Ionscan, X-ray)

work health and safety and environment policies and guidelines

risk assessment techniques

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

organisational and jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct

confidentiality, privacy and security issues

reporting requirements

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