Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for remote area operations
- Develop and convey operational plans to colleagues and base station
- Select and test communication equipment for effective operation in the remote area
- Check familiarity with current radio protocols for standard and emergency situations
- Assess risks associated with the operation and journey, and plan risk minimisation strategies and contingency actions
- Obtain, check and store equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans for efficiency and safety
- Document travel plans after selecting most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel
- Check preparations for remote area operations comply with jurisdictional policies and procedures
- Travel in remote areas
- Use navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned
- Use communication equipment according to communication protocols
- Travel according to approved travel plan and risk minimisation strategies
- Respond to emergency situations according to contingency plans
- Operate in remote areas
- Undertake operations ensuring safety of colleagues, self and equipment
- Undertake monitoring activities with caution and due regard for safety of personnel and equipment
- Take witness statements and details according to jurisdictional policies and procedures
- Restrain arrested suspects according to jurisdictional policies and procedures
- Store evidence in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation
- Gather, report and present intelligence on a regular basis
- Finalise details of remote area operation