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DEFMIL124 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapons system

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL124 - Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapons system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets, which may include Dragon, Javelin, Milan, and TOW. The weapon is designed to be carried by a person. The individual will usually operate under Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets in a deployed operational environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would normally operate the weapon in a team environment under supervision. The operators must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the guided weapon system and competent in the application of fire in an operational or simulated operational environment. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts that can be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Skills
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Handle a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Handle and carry weapon.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment.
  • Sight, identify and select targets.
  • Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Conduct maintenance.
  • Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
  • Secure direct fire support system.
       
Element: Handle a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Handle and carry weapon.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment.
  • Sight, identify and select targets.
  • Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system
  • Conduct maintenance.
  • Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
  • Secure direct fire support system.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Handle a direct fire guided weapon system

1.1 Handle and carry weapon.

1.2 Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.

1.3 Conduct weapon drills.

1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

2. Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system

2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment.

2.2 Sight, identify and select targets.

2.3 Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment.

3. Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system

3.1 Conduct maintenance.

3.2 Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

3.3 Complete documentation.

3.4 Secure direct fire support system.

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.

achieving the required effects of fire

handling weapon safely in an operational environment

using binoculars

tracking and engaging targets using the weapon system

carrying out weapon drills including:

checking clearances

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and misfire

safety precautions

stripping and assembling

identifying the target type

carrying out live or simulated engagements

firing from any supported and unsupported position

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.

battle craft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

fieldcraft

fire control orders

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

weapon drills

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Handle a direct fire guided weapon system

1.1 Handle and carry weapon.

1.2 Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.

1.3 Conduct weapon drills.

1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

2. Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system

2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment.

2.2 Sight, identify and select targets.

2.3 Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment.

3. Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system

3.1 Conduct maintenance.

3.2 Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

3.3 Complete documentation.

3.4 Secure direct fire support system.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Handle and carry weapon. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment. 
Sight, identify and select targets. 
Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment. 
Conduct maintenance. 
Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Secure direct fire support system. 
Handle and carry weapon. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment. 
Sight, identify and select targets. 
Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment. 
Conduct maintenance. 
Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Secure direct fire support system. 

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