DEFCA418B - Undertake sniper tasks

DEFCA418B
Undertake sniper tasks

This unit covers the competency required to operate as a two man team during the conduct of sniper tasks in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Sniper operations require soldiers to operate in close proximity to the enemy in order to hit targets with rifle fire and gather information to inform their commanders.The sniper must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and competent in the application of fire in an operational environment

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

DEFCA401B Undertake security operations

DEFCA402B Undertake defensive operations

DEFCA403B Undertake offensive operations

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare for sniper tasks	1.1 Sniper 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 sniper patrol	2.1 Movement is completed to ensure that detection is avoided 2.2 Standard of operation and marksmanship as stipulated in the relevant doctrinal publication is achieved 2.3 Sniper patrol techniques are performed in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 2.5 Sniper 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

OH&S 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 work as part of a two person team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment.

Assessment must confirm the ability to complete all:

sniper tasks as listed in the Range Statement

drills and procedures as listed in the Range Statement

sniper techniques as listed in the Range Statement.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; weapons and ammunition; and a variety of 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.
Sniper tasks must include	Area observation Collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence Collecting topographical information Locating enemy positions Shooting
Equipment may include	Binoculars Camera Camouflage nets Communications equipment Gillies suit Navigation equipment Recording devices Rifle Telescopes Yowie suit
Sniper patrol techniques must include	Advanced firing positions which may include: tripod mounted hawkins 'Hide' construction Marksmanship Observation and judging distance Stalking Tracking
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety (OH&S) 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
Drills and procedures must include	Basic drill Contact drills Counter ambush drills Harbour drills Hide drills Laying-up drills Marry-up procedure Mine incident drills Observation drills Obstacle crossing drills Rendezvous procedures

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.