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Evidence Guide: DEFCA201B - Operate indirect fire weapons

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DEFCA201B - Operate indirect fire weapons

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

Manoeuvre the weapon

  1. Weapon is moved into position as directed.
  2. Weapon is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Weapon is prepared for movement in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
Weapon is moved into position as directed.

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Weapon is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures.

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Weapon is prepared for movement in accordance with standard procedures.

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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.

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Aim the weapon

  1. Ancillary equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed.
  2. Indirect fire weapon is aimed and adjusted as directed and in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Aiming calculations and recordings are maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
Ancillary equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed.

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Indirect fire weapon is aimed and adjusted as directed and in accordance with standard procedures.

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Aiming calculations and recordings are maintained in accordance with standard procedures.

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Fire the weapon

  1. Ammunition is handled under supervision and in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Ammunition is visually inspected, defects are reported to supervisor and defective ammunition is quarantined as directed.
  3. Ammunition selected by the supervisor is prepared in accordance with orders.
  4. Ammunition is loaded and unloaded as directed.
  5. Gun is fired in accordance with orders.
  6. Misfire drills are completed as directed and in accordance with standard procedures.
  7. Ammunition residue is unloaded or removed after firing.
Ammunition is handled under supervision and in accordance with standard procedures.

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Ammunition is visually inspected, defects are reported to supervisor and defective ammunition is quarantined as directed.

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Ammunition selected by the supervisor is prepared in accordance with orders.

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Ammunition is loaded and unloaded as directed.

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Gun is fired in accordance with orders.

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Misfire drills are completed as directed and in accordance with standard procedures.

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Ammunition residue is unloaded or removed after firing.

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Maintain the serviceability of the weapon

  1. Defects are reported to supervisor.
  2. Operating maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
Defects are reported to supervisor.

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Operating maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Assessed

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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:

work as part of a gun detachment team

use the ancillary equipment listed in the Range Statement

identify all ammunition defects listed in the Range Statement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in either simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational environment due to the high risk nature of the activity. The individual must be assessed as part of a team carrying out each of the individual functions required to operate an indirect fire weapon.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a live fire range, an indirect fire weapon and live ammunition.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

hand eye coordination

manual dexterity

team work

use communication equipment

work in a stressful environment

Required Knowledge

characteristics and technical capabilities of the system

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Ancillary equipment may include:

collimator/aiming devices

fuse setters

orientation and positioning equipment

weapon sights

Ammunition may include:

anti personnel

anti tank

high explosive

illumination

improved conventional munitions

incendiary

marker

precision guided munitions

smoke base eject/ all colours

and may be used with fuse types:

delay

proximity

super quick (point detonating/graze)

time

Defects must include:

corrosion

cracks

damage packaging

dented cartridge cases

fluting of the cartridge case

incorrect fuse projectile combinations

incorrect propellants

proud or recessed primer

rust

weeping

Orders may include:

transmitted electronically

verbal

written

Operating maintenance may include:

cleaning

lubricating