The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for reconnaissance tasks | 1.1 Reconnaissance orders are received and clarified where required 1.2 Battle procedure is conducted 1.3 Appropriate equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment |
2. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol | 2.1 Formations are adhered to in accordance with operational requirements 2.2 Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 2.3 Movement is completed to ensure that detection is minimised 2.4 Reconnaissance patrol techniques are performed in accordance with standard procedures 2.5 Reconnaissance tasks are completed in accordance with standard procedures 2.6 Patrol debrief is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply battlecraft aggressively apply navigation techniques apply operational safety apply recognised safety precautions assimilate orders handle weapons safely in an operational environment interpret fire control orders work in a team |
Required Knowledge |
battlecraft characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment cultural awareness fire control orders navigation techniques OH&S requirements Orders for Opening Fire recognised safety precautions team work |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment. Assessment must confirm the ability to complete all: formations as listed in the Range Statement reconnaissance tasks as listed in the Range Statement drills and procedures as listed in the Range Statement reconnaissance patrol techniques as listed in the Range Statement. Assessment must also confirm the ability to use the following equipment: binoculars cameras marking devices recording devices. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency 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. Specific resources for assessment Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; weapons and ammunition; and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
A reconnaissance team is | A grouping of up to approximately five personnel |
Reconnaissance tasks must include | Acting as a guide Area observation Collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence Collecting topographical information Forming up point marking Landing zone marking Locating enemy positions Point target observation Route marking |
Equipment may include | Binoculars Camera Camouflage nets Communications equipment Marking devices Navigation equipment Recording devices Telescopes Video equipment Weapons |
Formations | Will be largely dependent on the task, the nature of the threat, terrain and on the need for control, and must include: single file box diamond |
Drills and procedures must include | Ambush procedure Break contact drill Counter ambush drills Harbour drills Laying-up place drill Marking procedures Mine incident drills Observation post drill Obstacle crossing drills Recording procedures (i.e. field sketching) Rendezvous and marry-up procedures Short and long halts |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Reengagement procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders |
Reconnaissance patrol techniques must include | Ground search, which may include the following formations: fan box ridge Close reconnaissance, which may include: point target right angle natural traverse |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.