Application
This unit describes the skills required to reduce one’s personal signature in a threat environment. Detection capabilities may include:
aural
electronic (e.g. radio)
olfactory
thermal
visual
This includes camouflaging oneself (and own personal equipment), concealing movement and minimising signs.
This unit was developed for those working as Defence personnel required to use personal camouflage and concealment in a deployed threat environment, but may be relevant to others who work in this field.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of contexts that are sometimes unfamiliar and unpredictable.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques | 1.1 Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques. 1.2 Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation. 1.3 Maintain personal camouflage. |
2. Minimise personal signature | 2.1 Prepare and pack personal equipment. 2.2 Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours. 2.3 Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices. 2.4 Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations. 2.5 Communicate using non-verbal signals. 2.6 Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection. |
3. Minimise personal signature when on the move | 3.1 Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue. 3.2 Move according to environment and tactical situation. 3.3 Minimise silhouetting. 3.4 Minimise spoor displacement. 3.5 React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device. 3.6 Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
assembling and carrying personal equipment
undertaking movement by day or night
reacting appropriately to unexpected incidents
using visual scanning
using non-verbal signals
applying appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques
minimising signature at the halt and when on the move
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
ability of technology
information that can be obtained through examination of waste
issues influencing personal camouflage
methods of packing
non-verbal signals
WHS techniques
physical environment
principles of camouflage and concealment
reasons why things are seen/compromised
tactical situation
threat detection capabilities
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills