Application
This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets, which may include Dragon, Javelin, Milan, and TOW. The weapon is designed to be carried by a person. The individual will usually operate under Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy 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 normally operate the weapon in a team environment under supervision. The operators must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the guided weapon system and competent in the application of fire in an operational or simulated operational environment. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts that can be unpredictable.
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. Handle a direct fire guided weapon system | 1.1 Handle and carry weapon. 1.2 Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 1.3 Conduct weapon drills. 1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. |
2. Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system | 2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems as required by the operational environment. 2.2 Sight, identify and select targets. 2.3 Track and engage targets as required by the operational environment. |
3. Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system | 3.1 Conduct maintenance. 3.2 Identify defects and rectify within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 3.3 Complete documentation. 3.4 Secure direct fire support system. |
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.
achieving the required effects of fire
handling weapon safely in an operational environment
using binoculars
tracking and engaging targets using the weapon system
carrying out weapon drills including:
checking clearances
degrees of weapon readiness
immediate action and misfire
safety precautions
stripping and assembling
identifying the target type
carrying out live or simulated engagements
firing from any supported and unsupported position
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.
battle craft
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon
characteristics, technical capabilities of the system
fieldcraft
fire control orders
safety precautions associated with the equipment
target identification
weapon drills
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