DEFCM108B - Supervise a section during offensive operations

DEFCM108B
Supervise a section during offensive operations

This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage groups of up to 12 personnel during offensive operations.Offensive operations are characterised by extreme environmental conditions with high levels of risk of serious injury or death from hostile action. Supervision during offensive operations requires supervisors to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently, and to lead by example.Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

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

PUAOPE003B

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.	Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.
1. Prepare and plan for offensive operations	1.1 Ability of subordinates to complete the task is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Personnel administration is actioned in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Orders are received and clarified in accordance with the higher 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) and environmental requirements are recognised and applied throughout the operation, in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems 1.8 Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
2. Conduct offensive 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 coordinated 2.4 Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or supported 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 in accordance with standard procedures 2.8 Mission and tasks are carried out in accordance with orders 2.9 Communication is maintained with the chain of command as required
3. Finalise offensive 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 Soldiers’ health and wellbeing is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed

Required Skills

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 the Individual Military Appreciation Process

conduct liaison

conduct training

control risk

display initiative

display leadership

employ equipment tactically

employ weapons tactically

manage resources

navigate in urban and rural environments

prepare reports

Required Knowledge

administrative processes

employment of battlespace operating systems

employment of weapons and equipment

Individual Military Appreciation Process

laws of Armed Conflict

liaison requirements

offensive tactics, techniques and procedures

OH&S requirements

orders for Opening Fire

orders for the Use of Force

principles of leadership

military law

navigation techniques

recognised safety precautions

resource management

risk control processes

Rules of Engagement

security tactics, techniques and procedures

service writing

training processes

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the following missions:

ambushes

attacks

battlefield clearances

clearance of routes and areas

collecting information

coordinating direct and indirect fire

detainee handling and evacuation

identifying and indicating section targets

individual camouflage

issuing section fire control orders

patrols

protection at the halt

reconnaissance of areas of interest

searches.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of environments. This may be in an operational or simulated operational setting.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed in a simulated work environment due to the highrisk associated with the activity. The simulation should replicate a live task where the pressure, stress and fatigue are as real as possible.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a group of up to 12 personnel, weapons and equipment, and appropriate operating areas.

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.
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 bylaws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Personnel administration may include	Career management Counselling Maintenance of health and hygiene Pay Welfare
Constraints may include	Environmental conditions Experience of subordinates Health Morale Operational tempo Resources Terrain Troops to task Welfare of subordinates
Risks may include	Injury Loss of equipment Loss of personnel Security and information compromise Threat
Logical process may include	Combat Appreciation Process Individual Military Appreciation Process
Battle procedures may include	Back loading unnecessary equipment and material Concurrent activity Inspections Preliminary moves Rehearsals Requests for additional equipment and combat supplies Thorough reconnaissance Warning orders
Support from outside agencies may include	Armour Artillery Engineers Logistics Medical Rotary and fixed wing aircraft
Mission and tasks may include leading the section in the conduct of	Ambushes Attacks Battlefield clearances Clearance of routes and areas Collecting information Coordination of direct and indirect fire Detainee handling and evacuation Identifying and indicating section targets Issuing section fire control orders Patrols Protection at the halt Reconnaissance of areas of interest Searches Security operations Signature management

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.