Application
This unit describes the skills required to observe targets remotely from the firepower locations and to provide advice so that single or multi-agency firepower can be employed to engage target/s. Agencies may include armour, artillery, coalition forces, close air support, helicopters, mortars, naval gun support, and tactical unmanned aerial vehicle.
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.
This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to observe targets and to direct joint asset firepower from any agency to destroy/neutralise multiple targets 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 typically work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, but also must be prepared to act independently. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad 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. 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 an appropriate plan of action can be prepared. |
2. Plan the engagement of firepower | 2.1 Transmit a warning order for intent of operations to the command post. 2.2 Use advice on overall operational plan to inform the planning process. 2.3 Make requests for resources outside own organisation to the command post when required. 2.4 Establish and record target data. 2.5 Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data. 2.6 Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire. 2.7 Prioritise targets. 2.8 Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaison with other agency to organise engagement schedule. |
3. Monitor fire on target | 3.1 Communicate directly with other agencies to coordinate engagement procedures. 3.2 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout operation. 3.3 Complete target analysis after impact and if necessary, refer to appropriate agency command centre. 3.4 Provide advice to terminate as required. 3.5 Maintain records. |
4. Withdraw from an occupied location | 4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 4.2 Conduct a secure 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.
allocating appropriate resources to the operation
interpreting orders
maintaining situational awareness
providing reports and appropriate documentation
working in a team
maintaining awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times
recognising but not exceed 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
standard procedures and special requirements
teamwork principles
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