DEFCA404B - Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA404B
Undertake reconnaissance tasks

This unit covers the competency required to operate as a team member during the conduct of reconnaissance tasks in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Reconnaissance operations require soldiers to operate in small teams in close proximity to the enemy in order to gather information to inform their commanders. 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 deploy in an operational environment, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically operators work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, 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

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for reconnaissance tasks

1.1 Reconnaissance orders are received and clarified where required.

1.2 Battle procedure is conducted.

1.3 Appropriate equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment.

2. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol

2.1 Formations are adhered to in accordance with operational requirements.

2.2 Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.3 Movement is completed to ensure that detection is minimised.

2.4 Reconnaissance patrol techniques are performed in accordance with standard procedures.

2.5 Reconnaissance tasks are completed in accordance with standard procedures.

2.6 Patrol debrief is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply navigation techniques

apply operational safety

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

WHS requirements

Orders for Opening Fire

recognised safety precautions

team work

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

receive and apply orders

to prepare and use reconnaissance equipment

apply fieldcraft and battlecraft

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team, weapons and ammunition and a variety of reconnaissance equipment as listed in the Range Statement.

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.
Equipment may include:	binoculars camera camouflage nets communications equipment marking devices navigation equipment recording devices telescopes video equipment weapons
Formations must include:	box diamond single file
Drills and procedures must include:	ambush procedure break contact drill counter ambush drills harbour drills laying-up place drill marking procedures mine incident drills observation post drill obstacle crossing drills recording procedures (i.e. field sketching) rendezvous and marry-up procedures short and long halts
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards defence instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions work health and safety (WHS) regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals reengagement procedures relevant local government by-laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders
Reconnaissance patrol techniques must include:	ground search, which may include the following formations: fan box ridge close reconnaissance, which may include: point target right angle natural traverse
Reconnaissance tasks must include:	acting as a guide area observation collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence collecting topographical information forming up point marking landing zone marking locating enemy positions point target observation route marking

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.