DEFCA419B - Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFCA419B
Operate a service rifle on operations

This unit covers the competency required to effectively conduct battle shooting on operations with a service rifle in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).This unit of competency describes similar outcomes to DEFCM101B Operate a service rifle, except it requires a higher level of marksmanship and proficiency, and is assessed in an operational environment; for example, working as an infantry soldier. 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 operate a service rifle on operations in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Handle a service rifle	1.1 Service rifle is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures. 1.2 Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 1.4 Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat. 1.5 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation. 1.6 Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures.
2. Apply fire with a service rifle	2.1 Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by theoperational environment and in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Rules of Engagement and Orders for Opening Fire are complied with when firing the service rifle on operations in accordance with operational requirements. 2.3 Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures.
3. Maintain and stow a service rifle	3.1 Weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced in all operational conditions. 3.2 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. 3.4 Service rifle is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

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 the service rifle and ammunition

fieldcraft

fire control orders

WHS requirements

recognised safety precautions

team work

weapon drills

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement

fire the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

apply a variety of engagement techniques as described in the Range Statement

work as part of a team

recognise limit of own authority

The service rifle operator must be able to achieve the standard of operation and marksmanship as stipulated in Training the Battle Shot Stage 5; MLW 291Training the Battle Shot.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations in a range of actual live firing contexts based on a number of realistic operational scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace using live ammunition in a simulated operational threat environment on a firing range. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment.

Assessment must be conducted day and night and using night fighting equipment.

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.
Service rifle may include:	F88 Steyr M16 M4 AMR 19 SR 98
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards defence instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government bylaws relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders
Ammunition may include:	ball blank drill simmunition trace
Weapon drills must include:	checking clearances degrees of weapon readiness immediate action and stoppage safety precautions stripping and assembling
Fire positions may include:	supported or unsupported with or without sling prone standing kneeling sitting squatting
Weapon sighting systems may include:	electronic aiming devices iron night sights optical thermal/infrared
Associated equipment may include:	bayonet blank firing attachment complete equipment schedule (CES) magazines slings
Engagement of the target may include:	fix destruction neutralisation rates of fire suppression
Defects may include:	cracks broken cocking handle damaged firing pin damaged sighting system faulty trigger mechanism incorrect serial numbers

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.