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.

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare and plan for infantry operations

1.1 Ability of subordinates to complete the task is confirmed in accordance with standard procedures

1.2 Personnel administration is actioned in accordance with standard procedures

1.3 Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent

1.4 Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures

1.5 Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command

1.6 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Planning decisions to solve operational problems are made based on a logical process

1.8 Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

2. Conduct infantry operations

2.1 Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.3 Support from outside agencies is organised and directed

2.4 Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies

2.5 All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.6 Command authority is exercised

2.7 Subordinates are led by example

2.8 Mission is carried out in accordance with orders

2.9 Communication is maintained with the chain of command as required

3. Finalise infantry operations

3.1 Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

3.2 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures

3.3 Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable

3.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

3.5 Subordinates' health and well-being is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed

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

Required Skills

apply administrative requirements

apply OH&S requirements

apply recognised safety precautions

apply the principles of command

conduct defensive operations

conduct liaison

conduct offensive operations

conduct security operations

conduct the individual military appreciation process

conduct training

control risk

display initiative

display leadership

employ infantry equipment tactically

employ infantry weapons tactically

manage resources

navigate

prepare reports

Required Knowledge

administrative processes

defensive tactics, techniques and procedures

employment of battlespace operating systems

employment of infantry equipment

employment of infantry weapons

individual military appreciation process

liaison requirements

offensive tactics, techniques and procedures

OH&S requirements

military law

navigation techniques

principles of leadership

recognised safety precautions

resource management

risk control processes

security tactics, techniques and procedures

service writing

training processes

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to supervise subordinates during the following infantry operations:

defensive

offensive

security or surveillance.

Consistency in performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed commanding an infantry sub-unit and should replicate the command requirements described in the Range Statement. The individual should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is 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 infantry personnel of up to a sub-unit size (about 130), its weapons and equipment, and appropriate operating areas.

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.

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S 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

Personnel administration may include

Career management

Counselling

Discipline

Pay

Welfare

Constraints may include

Environmental conditions

Experience of subordinates

Health

Morale

Operational tempo

Resources

Terrain

Troops to task

Welfare

Risks may include

Injury

Loss of equipment

Loss of personnel

Threats

Logical process may include

Individual military appreciation process

Battle procedures may include

Concurrent activity

Rehearsals

Thorough reconnaissance

Warning orders

Support from outside agencies may include

Armour

Artillery

Engineers

Logistics

Medical

Rotary and fixed wing aircraft

This unit contains employability skills.