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Elements and Performance Criteria

Handle a direct fire support system
Apply fire with a direct fire support system
- Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures
- Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures
Maintain and stow a direct fire support system

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

hand eye coordination

handle weapon safely in an operational environment

manual dexterity

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics technical capabilities of the system

fire control orders

OHampS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement to accurately identify the target type to fire the weapon using high explosive ammunition to achieve the desired effect destruction obscuration illumination fire from any supported and unsupported position and to recognise limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual live firing contexts The operational activity is to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition and should simulate an operational threat environment The team should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where the team is under physical and mental stress The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a direct fire support system ammunition and a live firing range

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.
Direct fire support weapon systems may include	84 mm Carl Gustaf
Operational environment may include	All seasons weather and terrain Day Extreme stress Night Primitive conditions Under threat
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Ammunition may include	High explosive High explosive anti tank High explosive dual purpose Illumination Practice Rocket assist Smoke Sub calibre Tracer
Weapon drills must include	Checking clearances Degrees of weapon readiness Immediate action and misfire Safety precautions Stripping and assembling
Fire positions may include	Supported or unsupported Prone Standing Kneeling Sitting Squatting
Weapon sighting systems may include	Flare Folding leaf Night sights Telescopic optical Thermal/infra-red
Associated equipment may include	Bipod Bore sight equipment Cleaning equipment Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) Sling Tripod
Identification of the target must may include	Differentiation between friend or foe Vehicle type identification: main battle tanks and other armoured vehicles light armed vehicles light skin vehicles
Engagement of the target may include	Destruction Illumination Neutralisation Obscuration
Defects may include	Broken cocking rod Broken firing pin Damaged cartridge guide Damaged sighting system Faulty extension system Faulty firing mechanism