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DEFMIL125 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a service rifle on operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL125 - Operate a service rifle on operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to effectively conduct battle shooting on operations with a service rifle in the Defence Force. The individual will usually operate under Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.This unit was developed for combat arms personnel required to operate a service rifle 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 work under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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.

The service rifle operator must be able to achieve the organisational standard of operation and marksmanship, in Defence stipulated in Training the Battle Shot Stage 5; MLW 2 9 1Training the Battle Shot.

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 service rifle
  • Handle and carry service rifle.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Apply fire with a service rifle
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
  • Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a service rifle
  • Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions.
  • Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
  • Secure service rifle.
       
Element: Handle a service rifle
  • Handle and carry service rifle.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Apply fire with a service rifle
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
  • Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a service rifle
  • Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions.
  • Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
  • Secure service rifle.
       


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 service rifle

1.1 Handle and carry service rifle.

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. Apply fire with a service rifle

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

2.2 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment.

3. Maintain and stow a service rifle

3.1 Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions.

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

3.3 Complete documentation.

3.4 Secure service rifle.

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

applying battle craft

applying fieldcraft skills

applying recognised safety precautions

handling weapons in an operational environment

following fire control orders

working in a team

conducting the following weapon drills:

checking clearances

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

safety precautions

stripping and assembling

firing the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

applying engagement techniques including at least one of:

fix

destruction

neutralisation

rates of fire

suppression

recognising limit of own authority

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 service rifle and ammunition

fieldcraft

fire control orders

WHS requirements

recognised safety precautions

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 service rifle

1.1 Handle and carry service rifle.

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. Apply fire with a service rifle

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

2.2 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment.

3. Maintain and stow a service rifle

3.1 Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions.

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

3.3 Complete documentation.

3.4 Secure service rifle.

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 service rifle. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment. 
Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment. 
Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions. 
Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Secure service rifle. 
Handle and carry service rifle. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment. 
Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment. 
Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions. 
Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Secure service rifle. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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