Application
This unit describes the skills required to apply offensive and defensive operational procedures as a member of a team within a threat environment. These operational methods are based on principles that support the conduct of any mission carried out in a threat environment.
This unit was developed for combat arms personnel within an operational zone in Defence but may be relevant to others working 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 as individuals and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, while performing specific tasks, in a range of unpredictable contexts.
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 fieldcraft techniques | 1.1 Receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions. 1.2 Apply fieldcraft techniques while carrying out tasks. |
2. Employ defensive and offensive measures | 2.1 Employ defensive and/or offensive measures. 2.2 Deal with enemy offensive and/or defensive measures and tactics. |
3. Comply with the conventions of armed conflict | 3.1 Comply with laws of armed conflict. 3.2 Follow Rules of Engagement, Orders for Opening Fire and Orders for Use of Force. 3.3 Guard prisoners of war in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and operational requirements. 3.4 Care for and protect prisoners of war, captured persons, detainees and civilians. |
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.
applying obstacle crossing drills
applying mine and booby trap incident drills
digging fighting pits to directed specifications
erecting wire obstacles under supervision
handling detainees, prisoners of war and civilians
hardening fighting positions
undertaking tactical movement on foot
employing fieldcraft, offensive and defensive measures
complying with the Laws of Armed Conflict
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.
principles of fieldcraft
Rules of Engagement
detection avoidance techniques
duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team
field routine within a tactical environment
Laws of Armed Conflict
Orders for Opening Fire
Orders for the Use of Force
tactical terminology and orders
use of field equipment: webbing, hoochie, rope, military pack
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