Application
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to command, lead and manage groups of up to 12 personnel during defensive operations in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically, individuals work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, but also must be prepared to act independently, 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare and plan for defensive 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 safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) 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 defensive 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 defensive 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 well |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply administrative requirements apply WHS requirements apply recognised safety precautions apply the principles of command conduct defensive operations conduct liaison conduct security operations conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process conduct training control risk display initiative display leadership employ equipment tactically employ weapons tactically manage resources navigate prepare reports |
Required Knowledge |
administrative processes defensive tactics, techniques and procedures employment of battlespace operating systems employment of weapons and equipment Individual Military Appreciation Process liaison requirements laws of Armed Conflict military law navigation techniques WHS requirements orders for Opening Fire orders for the Use of Force principles of leadership recognised safety precautions resource management Rules of Engagement risk control processes 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: allocating arcs of fire coordination and siting of defensive measures coordination of direct and indirect fire cordons and search counter deployment of security and defensive devices fighting from a defended location key point security occupation of defensive positions patrols siting weapons vehicle check points withdrawals 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 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 WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government by 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 |
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 procedure 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: | allocating arcs of fire battlefield clearance collecting information coordination of direct and indirect fire coordination and siting of defensive measures coordination with flanking organisations construction of field defences including obstacles to protect the position deployment and employment of security & defensive devices detainee handling and evacuation fighting from a defended location identifying and indicating section targets individual and area camouflage issuing section fire control orders key point security layout, siting of a defensive position occupation of defensive positions patrols posting sentries section fire and movement in a defensive environment section defensive routine by day and night security operations siting weapons vehicle check points withdrawals |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.