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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. |
Armoured fighting vehicle may include | All current in-service equipment: main battle tank family of vehicles (MBT FOV) Australian light armoured vehicle family of vehicles (ASLAV FOV) armoured personnel carrier family of vehicles (APC FOV) |
Checking an armoured fighting vehicle include | Preparation for recovery and water operations Testing, adjusting and/or replacing: air intake and exhaust system braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transmission system transfer case, differentials and marine drives universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Verbal and/or written orders and job instructions |
Ammunition may include | 120 mm 105 mm 25 mm 12.7 mm .50 calibre .30 calibre 7.62 mm 9 mm 5.56 mm And can be identified by: colour hazard band labelling lot/batch numbers markings nomenclature packaging type eg high explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high explosive squash head (HESH), armour piercing discarding sabot (APDS) |
Preparing an armoured fighting vehicle for battle may include loading | Ammunition Camouflage gear Fuel Water |
Driving an armoured fighting vehicle include | Starting Steering Manoeuvring Positioning Stopping |
Tactical operating techniques must include | Specific patrol formations Methods of movement Adoption of fire positions Concealment procedures Turret down Hull down All around defence Jockeying Counter surveillance techniques Use of ground to provide cover and concealment Physical concealment of vehicle |
Driving techniques must include | Approach (entry/exit) Gear selection Speed Steering Use of brakes |
Complex terrain may include | Ascents and descents Bogs and marshlands Close country Dirt tracks Ditches Knife edges Open country Ridges Roads and highways Slopes Trenches Urban and rural areas Vertical steps Water courses |
Direct fire weapon systems may include | APC FOV weapons systems (e.g. 12.7 mm, 7.62 mm) ASLAV FOV weapon systems (e.g. 25 mm) MBT FOV weapon systems (e.g.105 mm, 120 mm) |
Vehicle communication systems may include | Associated communication accessories Battlefield command support system Cipher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation Vehicle intercommunication system |
Navigational techniques may include | Map marking Map reading Operating global positioning systems Route cards |
Inspections and checks may include | First parade Halt parade Final parade Ancillary equipment Basic maintenance and fault finding Communication checks Functionality of key operating components Service engine Weapon systems operation |
Sub-systems may include | Air intake and exhaust system AFV ramp system Compressed air and braking systems Cooling system Engine lubrication system Firefighting equipment Fuel system Heater Hydraulic system Lighting, electrical and charging system Nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) system Pivot steering system Steering mechanical and hydraulic systems Suspension and running gear Transfer case, differentials and marine drives Transmission system Universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears Vehicles batteries Water operations system Wheels and suspension |
Ancillary equipment may include | Block and tackle Chainsaw De-humidifiers Emergency breathing apparatus Firefighting equipment Fuel pumps Generators Global positioning systems Night fighting equipment Specialist medical equipment Specialist tools and equipment |
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