DEFCA210B - Supervise indirect fire weapons

DEFCA210B
Supervise indirect fire weapons

This unit covers the competency required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of indirect fire weapons.While this work will be undertaken under the commander's direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application

This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of a indirect fire weapons in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically, individuals work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, but also must be prepared to act independently, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Prerequisites

DEFCA201B Operate indirect fire weapons.

Elements and Performance Criteria

This unit contains employability skills.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

interpret orders

Required Knowledge

ammunition:

type colour hazard band labelling

marking

slot/batch numbers

packaging

nomenclature

factors affecting local defence

laws of armed conflict

principles of camouflage

safety precautions associated with the task

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

effectively lead an indirect fire weapon operating crew

apply appropriate WHS requirements and recognised safety precautions

test sights

carry out non technical inspections

understand the limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in different operational or simulated operational environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational environment due to the high cost of ammunition. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a live fire range, competent indirect fire weapon crew, the indirect fire weapon, and live ammunition.

Range Statement

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.
Resources required may include:	ammunition any allocated support materials personnel stores vehicles weapons
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards defence instructions doctrinal pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government by-laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders
Ammunition may include:	anti armour anti personnel high explosive illumination improved conventional munitions incendiary marker precision guided munitions smoke and may be used with fuse types: delay proximity super quick (point detonating/graze) time
Minor incidents may include:	damage to ancillary equipment damage to firing mechanism damage to sighting equipment damage to the recoil system injury to personnel jammed ammunition
Major incidents may include:	exposure to direct or indirect attack from hostile forces loss of personnel unintended explosive ordnance detonation
Maintenance may include:	exercising recoil mechanism non technical inspection sight testing

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.