ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques

1.1 Environment is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied.

1.2 Tactical situation is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied.

1.3 Factors influencing camouflage and concealment are assessed.

1.4 Threat’s detection capabilities are assessed and weaknesses are identified for exploitation.

1.5 Personal camouflage is maintained.

2. Minimise personal signature

2.1 Personal equipment is preparedandpacked appropriately.

2.2 Improvised techniques to minimise personal signature are used appropriately.

2.3 Techniques for the use of or reduction of shadow are applied.

2.4 Odours are minimised to prevent human detection, and to minimise scenttrail for trackeranimals.

2.5 Electronic signature is minimised or avoided to prevent disclosure of position.

2.6 Rations are prepared and consumed using techniques to avoid detection.

2.7 Communication is achieved through nonverbal signals.

2.8 Waste is carried with the person and/or disposed of appropriately.

3. Minimise personal signature when on the move

3.1 Appropriate routes are selected

3.2 Type of movement selected is appropriate to the environment and tactical situation.

3.3 Silhouetting against uniform backdrops such as the sky is avoided.

3.4 Environment is continually assessed to identify the threat or their sign.

3.5 Spoor displacement is minimised.

3.6 Reaction to unexpected incidents is minimised to avoid chance of detectionminimises chances of detection.

3.7 Restareas are selected that provide optimum concealment to facilitate rest and upon leaving, are refurbished to remove evidence of stay.

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

Required Skills

assemble and carry personal equipment

apply camouflage

undertakeday movement

undertake night movement

react appropriately to unexpected incidents

use visual scanning

use nonverbal signals

Required Knowledge

ability of technology

information that can be obtained through examination of waste

issues influencing personal camouflage

methods of packing

nonverbal signals

work health and safety techniques

physical environment

principles of camouflage and concealment

reasons why things are seen/compromised

tactical situation

threat detection capabilities

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques

minimise signature at the halt and when on the move

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 the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a suitable training area, simulated threat and camouflage and concealment materials.

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.

Detection capabilities may include:

aural aids

electronic devices (e.g. radio communications intercepts) ground sensing devices

human intelligence

infrared devices

overhead surveillance (e.g. airborne or satellite)

sonar sensors

thermal (e.g. heat sensors)

visual aids

Personal camouflage may include:

equipment

self

Maintaining personal camouflage may include:

effectively disrupting shape, shine and surface

focusing on the consistency of the camouflage with surrounding environment

Personal equipment may include:

clothing

communications and signalling devices

consumables

emergency devices (e.g. parachute, liferaft)

pack and webbing

weapon/s

Preparing and packing personal equipment may include:

minimising interference with the individual’s freedom of movement

removing distinguishing marks

removing or minimising noise

Improvised techniques to minimise personal signature may include:

covering clothing and equipment by staining with natural colours

covering personal equipment using vegetation, scrim or hessian

making physical outlines less distinguishable

Techniques for the use of or reduction of shadow may include:

maintaining awareness of the sun and associated light sources

minimising presentation of personal shadow

optimising use of existing shadows

Odours may include:

aftershave

aromatic foods

body odour/personal smell

chewing gum

cooking smells

deodorant

fuel

hexamine

insect repellent

tobacco

toothpaste

Electronic signature may include:

electronic devices (i.e. night aiming devices)

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

mobile phone

radio

Preparing and consuming rations may include:

maintaining alertness against the threat

maintaining noise, light or smell discipline

Waste may include:

cigarette butts

faeces

food containers

food scraps

medical equipment (e.g. bandages)

spit/mucous

tea bags

urine

wrappers

Disposing of waste appropriately may include:

preventing detection or tracking by the threat

Appropriate routes may include:

those which:

prevent detection or tracking by the threat

optimise personal concealment

retard the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue

Type of movement may include:

leopard crawl

monkeyrun

roll

rush

walk

Sign may include:

casting clearances

spoor displacement

waste disposal

Minimising spoor displacement may include:

antitracking methods such as:

selection of foot placements

buffering of footwear

minimising disturbance of the environment

employment of deception techniques such as:

break track

doubleback

fishhook

use of river/road sections to reenter at different spots

Unexpected incidents may include:

flare

shot

shout

tripping device

Refurbished may include:

covering latrines

inspecting for litter and dropped equipment

replacing ground litter/foliage

returning changes made to the earth (depressions, humps) to their original state