DEFMIL003
Operate a service rifle


Application

This unit covers the competency required to operate any current in service rifle. Operating a service rifle involves the ability to safely handle, maintain, operate and fire the service rifle.

This unit applies to those working as a member of the Australian Defence Force.

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 supervision, in accordance with the Rules of Engagement. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts, focussing on applying safety requirements.

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. Handle a service rifle

1.1 Handle and carry service rifle.

1.2 Identify, select and handle ammunition.

2. Maintain a service rifle

2.1 Strip and assemble service rifle.

2.2 Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required.

2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.

2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.

2.5 Complete documentation.

3. Operate a service rifle

3.1 Fill and empty service rifle magazine.

3.2 Conduct weapon drills.

3.3 Apply marksmanship principles.

3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

3.5 Employ weapon equipment.

4. Fire a service rifle

4.1 Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.

4.2 Identify and engage targets.

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.

operating the weapon without any safety breaches

adopting appropriate firing position

aiming the service rifle

applying immediate action and stoppage drills

applying recognised safety precautions

conducting weapon drills

firing the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

recognising the limit of own authority

passing weapons training test

firing the weapon qualification practice


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.

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the rifle and ammunition

cycle of operation of the service rifle

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the service rifle

types of targets


Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range, 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 in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include ‘dry’ assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.

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