The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
The operational environment: | occurs when a need is identified to manage a specific situation or piece of intelligence to achieve a short-term defined objective with a structure different to the day-to-day structure is an amalgam of six factors: geographical location transport mode transaction (can sometimes be the transport mode, for example, small craft) hours of operation the human element, the officers; suspects; and persons who work, reside or visit in the environment the situation or intelligence is different to the day-to-day environment because of amongst other things: fluid circumstances different sense of urgency different or extended hours of operation increased need for coordination of resources more scope for initiative scope for individual action joint agency activity |
Tasks include: | all probable activities included in a warning order from an operation chief all activities required to be considered as part of the appreciation process all activities that need to be included in a warning order to group commanders |
Warning orders are issued to group commanders and must contain the following information: | an outline of the situation probable tasks earliest movement times or degree of notice to move time and place for orders group any special administrative arrangements |
Planned reconnaissance can be conducted by the following methods: | long-range from outside the area of operations short-range from within the area of operations land, by foot land, by vehicle marine aerial a combination of the above |
A planned reconnaissance requires consideration of: | all available information about the situation what has to be looked for where the area of operation can be seen from the amount of time available the need for security |
Principles of operational command include: | principles of organisation: unity of command departmentalisation span of control scalar principle delegation principles of operations: maintenance of the mission maintenance of morale assertive action security economy of effort flexibility cooperation surprise administration principles of planning: selection and maintenance of the aim simplicity cooperation economy flexibility foresight security |
The appreciation process includes: | an analysis of the situation determining the aim of the situation identifying information relevant to the aim examining and evaluating all significant factors in the situation constructing a deductive argument identifying and analysing possible courses of action selecting the best course of action based on this analysis producing a workable plan |
The plan must demonstrate consideration of: | agency, operational, environmental and legal limits the creation of an appropriate security environment human resource competency and availability morale maintenance the physical limits of resources effective use of financial resources the appropriate use of attachments and other agency resources the establishment of an effective operational communication network reporting procedures to senior officers for routine and significant outcomes appropriate interaction with the media joint agency requirements and operations |
Written orders in the operational command format means that: | orders are based on the outline plan from the appreciation process format used is: situation mission execution administration and logistics command and signal |
Oral orders are: | prepared and delivered in accordance with operational command guidelines confirmed with each of the group commanders |
Deployment of resources involves but is not limited to the following: | establishing communication networks establishing a headquarters or command post establishing an information and intelligence network establishing an appropriate security environment creating an environment for the enhancement of the morale for the force members |
Area of operations is defined as: | the geographical or physical area of authority of the commander as prescribed by the operation chief |
Command is defined as: | the authority vested in an individual for the direction, coordination and control of resources |
Control is defined as: | the means by which a commander exercises command, with clear and concise orders through: staff in a headquarters or command post a reliable communication system well-tried standing operating procedures |
Mission is defined as: | a statement made in two parts: a task derived from the argument made during the appreciation a purpose statement taken from the higher commander's intent or purpose |
Redeploying resources will require: | assessment of the changes and consideration of the relevant factors making an informed decision adjusting the plan adjusting orders re-allocating resources as required re-issuing orders as required |
The operational debrief should involve: | all levels of command plus identified key stakeholders |
A post operation report contains the following key parts: | a precis of the operational situation the mission restated from the operation order a summarised account of the operation comments and conclusions recommendations |