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Evidence Guide: DEFCA012 - Perform an individual static line parachute descent

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DEFCA012 - Perform an individual static line parachute descent

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment

  1. Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary.
  2. Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported in accordance with standard procedures.
Instructions to conduct a static line parachute descent with combat equipment are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary.

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Appropriate equipment is selected, inspected for serviceability and fitted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Unserviceable equipment is quarantined and reported in accordance with standard procedures.

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Complete on board aircraft procedures carrying combat equipment

  1. Aircraft is boarded and both self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Verbal and nonverbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board.
  3. On board procedures and individual safety checks are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel in accordance with standard procedures.
Aircraft is boarded and both self and equipment are positioned and secured in accordance with standard procedures.

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Verbal and nonverbal communication is used effectively with other personnel on board.

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On board procedures and individual safety checks are carried out when instructed by authorised personnel in accordance with standard procedures.

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Exit from the aircraft and descend carrying combat equipment

  1. Aircraft is exited carrying combat equipment using approved techniques.
  2. Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Situational awareness is appropriately maintained during day or night descents.
  4. Verbal and nonverbal communication is used to communicate effectively with other paratroopers as required.
  5. Canopy is controlled using basic flight and canopy control techniques while carrying combat equipment.
  6. In flight combat equipment drills are carried out in accordance with standard procedures.
  7. Emergency situations are assessed and the correct drillswhile carrying combat equipment are applied to rectify the situation.
Aircraft is exited carrying combat equipment using approved techniques.

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Relevant drills are conducted to detect and rectify malfunctions in accordance with standard procedures.

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Situational awareness is appropriately maintained during day or night descents.

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Verbal and nonverbal communication is used to communicate effectively with other paratroopers as required.

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Canopy is controlled using basic flight and canopy control techniques while carrying combat equipment.

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In flight combat equipment drills are carried out in accordance with standard procedures.

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Emergency situations are assessed and the correct drillswhile carrying combat equipment are applied to rectify the situation.

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Land on a drop zone with combat equipment

  1. Designated drop zone is identified.
  2. Combat equipment is lowered in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Landing is completed safely with combat equipment in accordance with environmental conditions.
  5. Emergency landings while carrying combat equipment is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
  6. Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared.
Designated drop zone is identified.

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Combat equipment is lowered in accordance with standard procedures.

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Landing techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

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Landing is completed safely with combat equipment in accordance with environmental conditions.

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Emergency landings while carrying combat equipment is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Harness release and drag procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures and drop zone is cleared.

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Complete static line post descent procedures

  1. Performance during the individual static line parachute descent is reviewed.
  2. Log card is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures.
Performance during the individual static line parachute descent is reviewed.

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Log card is completed accurately and clearly in accordance with standard procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

prepare for combat equipped static line parachute descents ensuring appropriate parachute equipment is selected, inspected and fitted in accordance with standard procedures.

undertake day or night static line parachute descents while carrying combat equipment in accordance with standard procedures and operational guidelines.

apply approved procedures, techniques and drills for exiting aircraft, canopy flight and landing while carrying combat equipment.

apply correct drills for emergency situations while carrying combat equipment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations, including a number of individual static line parachute descents with combat equipment and including at least one night descent, supported by simulated malfunctions and other emergencies.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed during the preparation and performance of actual static line parachute descents by day or night carrying combat equipment, although due to safety limitations, assessment of the individual’s response to malfunctions and other emergencies will need to be undertaken in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

aircraft

parachute systems

suitable air space

suitable land drop zone

parachute training facilities that provides adequate simulation

communications equipment

transport to and from airport and drop zone

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

situational awareness during canopy flight

exit techniques

basic flight drills

canopy control techniques

landing techniques

harness release and drag procedures

individual safety checks

malfunction drill

problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions and remedy emergency situations

Required Knowledge

emergency situations

Range Statement

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.

Equipment may include:

combat equipment:

field pack and cover

harness equipment single point release (HESPR)

individual load carrying equipment

light stick

navigation aids

personal radio

personal weapon and sling

operational sustainment requirements including:

ammunition

spare clothing and field equipment

rations

water

weapon sleeve

live drop parachute and reserve parachute

personal apparel:

boots

field uniform

helmet

Standard procedures may include:

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) manuals and regulations

defence instructions and publications

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

work health and safety (WHS) regulations

operating procedures

procedure manuals

routine orders

written and verbal orders

Verbal and nonverbal communication may include:

aircraft visual and audible warning devices

hand signals

radio communications

voice commands

On board procedures may include:

exit procedures

fitting parachuting and combat equipment

safety checks

stop drop and aborted sortie procedures

Individual safety checks may include:

individual parachute and combat equipment checks in aircraft

checking other paratroopers’ equipment

Authorised Personal may include:

air crew

dispatchers

Approved techniques must include:

from the door or ramp:

continuous exit by day

continuous exit by night

Malfunctions may include:

complete malfunction

hangup

partial malfunction – high speed

partial malfunction – low speed

Situational awareness may include:

all round observation

equipment lowering height

monitoring altitude/height

monitoring the position of other paratroopers

obstacles on the drop zone

Basic flight and canopy control techniques may include:

exit position with combat equipment

awareness count

canopy inspection

using risers to steer

maintaining parachute position

assessing drift

Emergency situations may include:

accidental opening of reserve

collisions

emergency abandoning of aircraft

entanglements with other paratroopers

hungup paratrooper

self-entanglements

twists in suspension lines

parachute malfunction

Correct drills may include:

collisions drill

twist drill

malfunction drill

jettisoning of equipment

emergency landings

entanglement

Drop zone may include:

known or foreign

open country

Landing techniques may include:

back (left and right)

forward (left and right)

side (left and right)

Environmental conditions may include:

turbulence

variable altitude

variable temperatures

variable weather conditions

wind

Emergency landings may include:

trees

wire

water

Reviewing performance may include:

obtaining feedback from supervisors and individuals on parachuting performance and taking corrective action

viewing video of flight and correcting faults