DEFMIL061
Operate indirect fire weapons


Application

This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons. The candidate must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and competent in the application of fire in an operational environment.

This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons 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 as part of a team, under direct supervision and receive orders that dictate all actions. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing 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. Prepare for firing

1.1 Move weapon into position.

1.2 Prepare weapon for firing.

1.3 Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.

1.4 Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.

1.5 Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.

2. Fire the weapon

2.1 Handle ammunition.

2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.

2.3 Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.

2.4 Load and unload ammunition.

2.5 Fire weapon.

2.6 Complete misfire drills.

2.7 Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.

3. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon

3.1 Report defects.

3.2 Conduct operating maintenance.

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.

demonstrating hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

using communication equipment

working in a stressful environment

using ancillary equipment including at least one of:

collimator/aiming devices

fuse setters

orientation and positioning equipment

weapon sights

identifying ammunition defects including at least two of:

corrosion

cracks

damaged packaging

dented cartridge cases

fluting of the cartridge case

incorrect fuse projectile combinations

incorrect propellants

proud or recessed primer

rust

weeping


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 and technical capabilities of the system

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment


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