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
1. Prepare for defensive actions | 1.1 Defensive action orders are received and clarified where required. 1.2 Battle procedure is conducted. 1.3 Appropriate personal and task specific equipment is selected and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment. |
2. Conduct defensive actions | 2.1 Defensive position is occupied as ordered. 2.2 Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures. 2.3 Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures. 2.4 Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.5 Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered. |
3. Finalise defensive action activities | 3.1 Post operation activities are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 3.2 Post action administration is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. |
Required Skills
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 open 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 team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment. Assessment must also confirm the ability to construct the following defences: shell scrapes weapon pits obstacles fire lanes weapon stakes Assessment must also confirm the ability to adhere to all defensive routines as detailed in the Range Statement. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should 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 Specific resources for assessment Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; a rifle 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. | |
Defensive actions may include: | area defence delaying defence mobile defence withdrawal |
Battle procedures may include: | cleaning weapons conducting rehearsals receiving confirmatory orders removing non test firing weapons testing or checking equipment, which may include: ammunition load carrying equipment personal protective equipment day and night vision equipment infra rations task specific equipment specialist equipment early warning devices communication equipment |
Defences may include: | bunkers early warning fire lanes hardening of facilities illumination plan obstacles reinforcement of buildings shell scrapes weapon pits weapon stakes |
Standard procedures may include: | Australian Standards defence instructions doctrinal 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 relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders |
Defensive routine must include: | applying weapon readiness states camouflage maintenance clearing patrols maintaining communications between individual/groups maintaining hygiene plan maintaining obstacles monitoring surveillance devices observing arcs range cards rehearsals searching ground stand to/down standing patrols track discipline using the ground |
Drills and routines may include: | counter attack procedure counter penetration drill marry relief in place withdrawal |
Post operation activities may include: | confirming weapon state hand hand hand participating in debriefs preparing for subsequent operations psychological debrief |
Post action administration may include: | assisting with resupply and redistribution completing all documentation equipment cleaning maintenance of personal hygiene returning specialist equipment weapon cleaning |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.