Application
This unit describes the skills required to operate as a team member during the conduct of offensive actions such as advance, attack, ambush and/or pursuit in the Australian Defence Force.
This unit was developed for those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to deploy in an 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 independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform 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 and conduct offensive actions | 1.1 Interpret and clarify offensive action orders. 1.2 Conduct battle procedure. 1.3 Conduct offensive actions. 1.4 Conduct drills and procedures. |
2. Finalise security action activities | 2.1 Conduct post operation activities. 2.2 Conduct post action administration. |
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.
applying battle craft
applying navigation techniques
applying operational safety
applying recognised safety precautions
interpreting fire control orders
attacking a prepared position
adhering to all relevant drills and procedures:
advance:
quick response force
contact drills
counter ambush drills
mine incident drills
obstacle crossing drills
harbour drills
short and long halts
rendezvous and marry up procedures
attack:
preparation
assault
fight through/close assault drill
exploitation
reorganisation fire support
ambush:
preparation
occupation
initiation
searching
withdrawal
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 equipment
fire control orders
orders for open fire
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. It should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment.
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