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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for security operations
  2. Conduct security operations
  3. Finalise security operational activities

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply cultural sensitivity

apply navigation techniques

apply recognised safety precautions

apply operational safety

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

recognised safety precautions

OHampS requirements

Orders for Open Fire

team work

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment

Assessment must also confirm the ability to carry out duties during the following activities

patrol key point security

vehicle check points

cordon and search

Assessment must confirm the ability to adhere to the following formations

single file

open file

staggered file

arrowhead

extended line

oneup

twoup

column

Assessment must confirm the ability to maintain security of the team by

searching ground

observing arcs

applying weapon readiness states

ensuring protection is maintained

maintaining formations

use of ground

maintaining communication between individuals and groups

Assessment must confirm the ability to complete the following drills and procedures

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment a rifle and ammunition and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

A security operations team is

A grouping up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon)

Security operations may be conducted during

Conventional operations

Military operations other than conventional warfare (MOOCW)

Security activities may include

Clearance

Convoy protection

Cordon

Key point security

Patrol

Searching

Vehicle check points

Battle procedures may include

Cleaning weapons

Conducting rehearsals

Receiving confirmatory orders

Removing non-essential items

Securing loose items

Test firing weapons

Testing or checking equipment, which may include:

mobility platforms

ammunition

non-lethal weapons

load carrying equipment

day and night vision equipment

infra-red lights

rations

specialist equipment

communication equipment

vehicle check point equipment

Personal protective equipment may include

Ballistic protection (e.g. flack jacket)

Elbow and knee pads

Eye protection

Gloves

Hearing protection

Helmet

Respirator

Shields

Shin guards

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Reengagement procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Formations

Will be largely dependent on the task, the nature of the threat, terrain and on the need for control, and may include:

single file open file

staggered file

arrowhead

extended line

box

one-up

two-up

column

Fieldcraft is

The use of natural and artificial cover to provide a measure of protection for the soldier on the battlefield and thereby permit movement and allow the effective employment of weapons. it will include:

individual movement by day and night

use of ground use of cover and concealment

use of fire positions

Maintaining the security of the team may include

Applying weapon readiness states

Early warning

Ensuring protection is maintained

Maintaining communication between individuals and groups

Maintaining formations

Observing arcs

Searching ground

Sentry posts

Use of ground

Drills and procedures may include

Contact drills

Counter ambush drills

Harbour drills

Mine incident drills

Obstacle crossing drills

Quick response force

Rendezvous and marry-up procedures

Short and long halts

Appropriate behaviours may include

Appropriate detention or securing techniques

Complying with Orders for Opening Fire

Correct prisoners of war handling

Effective body language

Effective communication styles

Having due consideration for the individual's gender, race culture and religion

Post operation activities may include

Confirming weapon state

Hand-over evacuees

Hand-over non combatants

Hand-over prisoners of war

Participating in debriefs

Preparing for subsequent operations

Psychological debrief

Post operation administration may include

Assisting with resupply and redistribution

Completing all documentation

Equipment cleaning

Maintenance of personal hygiene

Returning specialist equipment

Weapon cleaning