Application
This unit describes the skills required to effectively conduct battle shooting on operations with a light support weapon, which may include the F89 Minimi. 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 a light support weapon on operations 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 under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. 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 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. Handle a light support weapon | 1.1 Handle and carry light support weapon. 1.2 Identify, select, handle, secure and maintain ammunition. 1.3 Conduct weapon drills. 1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. |
2. Apply fire with a light support weapon | 2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment. 2.2 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment. |
3. Maintain and stow a light support weapon | 3.1 Clean and service weapon and associated equipment in all operational conditions. 3.2 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 3.3 Complete documentation. 3.4 Secure light support weapon. |
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
applying battle craft
applying fieldcraft skills
applying recognised safety precautions
interpreting fire control orders
carrying out weapon drills including:
checking clearances
degrees of weapon readiness
immediate action and stoppage
safety precautions
stripping and assembling
firing the weapon using, as a minimum, linked ball ammunition
applying a variety of engagement techniques including at least one of:
suppression
destruction
fix
neutralisation
rates of fire
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 light support weapon and ammunition
fieldcraft
fire control orders
recognised safety precautions
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