Application
This unit describes the skills required to observe targets remotely from the firepower locations and to direct firepower to destroy/neutralise a single target. Firepower will normally be limited to the following assets:
small arms
indirect weapons
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to observe targets and to direct firepower to destroy/neutralise a single target in a deployed operational environment.
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 and/or indirect supervision. While this work will be undertaken as part of a team and under the commander’s direction, the capacity to act independently may also be required should communications with the commander breakdown. 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. Occupy and prepare a location | 1.1 Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation. 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 by relevant authority. |
2. Plan the engagement of firepower | 2.1 Establish target location via a grid reference. 2.2 Determine altitude of the target from the map. 2.3 Determine direction from the observer to the target by compass or laser. 2.4 Describe target to command post. 2.5 Determine type and number of weapons. 2.6 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and monitor personnel safety. |
3. Direct fire on a target | 3.1 Transmit planning information and direction to fire to the command post. 3.2 Conduct target analysis after impact and refer to supervisor where appropriate. 3.3 Provide adjustment and advice to terminate as required. 3.4 Maintain records. |
4. Withdraw from an occupied location | 4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 4.2 Withdrawal from the occupied position. |
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.
maintaining situational awareness
recognising without exceeding own level of authority
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 weapons and weapon platforms
communication procedures
reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations
safety associated with the operations
safety distances for various situations
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