DEFMIL021
Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets


Application

This unit describes the skills required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders. This observation is normally conducted by at least two people; one person will be the observer and one will record the data. This unit covers both roles.

This unit was developed for those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

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 in pairs under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this 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. Occupy and prepare a location

1.1 Occupy vantage point and maintain concealment.

1.2 Establish occupied position.

1.3 Establish reference points and document information.

1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.

2. Detect target/s

2.1 Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance.

2.2 Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis.

2.3 Estimate enemy capability.

2.4 Monitor hostile action from prepared position.

2.5 Maintain communications with stakeholders.

3. Provide information on target to stakeholders

3.1 Describe target to stakeholders.

3.2 Maintain records.

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.

occupying and establishing a vantage point/observation post

observing and monitoring a selected area

identifying a threat through visual or aural means


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.

communication procedures

safety associated with the operations

situational awareness


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.

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