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Evidence Guide: DEFCA207B - Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

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DEFCA207B - Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

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

Occupy and prepare a location

  1. An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout the operation
  2. Occupied position is established
  3. Reference points are established and information is documented
  4. Possible threats are observed and monitored so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared
An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout the operation

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Occupied position is established

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Reference points are established and information is documented

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Possible threats are observed and monitored so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared

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Plan the engagement of firepower

  1. A warning order for intent of operations is transmitted to the command post
  2. Advice is received on overall operational plan which will inform the planning process
  3. Requests for resources outside own organisation are made to the command post when required
  4. Target data is established and recorded
  5. Rate of movement of own personnel is calculated from available data
  6. Resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire are calculated
  7. Targets are prioritised
  8. Schedule is developed and transmitted to the command post or direct liaison is conducted with other agency to organise engagement schedule
A warning order for intent of operations is transmitted to the command post

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Advice is received on overall operational plan which will inform the planning process

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Requests for resources outside own organisation are made to the command post when required

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Target data is established and recorded

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Rate of movement of own personnel is calculated from available data

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Resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire are calculated

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Targets are prioritised

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Schedule is developed and transmitted to the command post or direct liaison is conducted with other agency to organise engagement schedule

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Monitor fire on target

  1. Other agencies are communicated with directly to coordinate engagement procedures
  2. Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout operation
  3. Own actions ensure personnel safety in target area
  4. Target analysis is completed after impact and if necessary, appropriate agency command centre is referred to
  5. Advice to terminate is provided as required
  6. Records are maintained in accordance with standard procedures
Other agencies are communicated with directly to coordinate engagement procedures

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Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout operation

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Own actions ensure personnel safety in target area

Completed
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Target analysis is completed after impact and if necessary, appropriate agency command centre is referred to

Completed
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Advice to terminate is provided as required

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Records are maintained in accordance with standard procedures

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Withdraw from an occupied location

  1. Occupied position is reconditioned and all evidence of occupation is removed
  2. A secure withdrawal from the occupied position is conducted
Occupied position is reconditioned and all evidence of occupation is removed

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A secure withdrawal from the occupied position is conducted

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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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 maintain awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times; to achieve the task using a number of simulations and at least one live fire plan using firepower from at least one outside agency; and to recognise but not exceed own level of authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of simulations and at least one live fire activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features. The individual must be assessed as part of a team.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to simulation live fire areas, indirect fire support weapons, ammunition, and personnel to operate simulation and fire support weapons.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

allocate appropriate resources to the operation

communicate effectively

interpret orders

liaison skills

maintain situational awareness

provide reports and appropriate documentation

work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations

safety associated with the operations

standard procedures and special requirements

teamwork principles

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.

Agencies may include

Armour

Artillery

Coalition forces

Close air support

Helicopters

Mortars

Naval gun support

Tactical unmanned aerial vehicle

Warning order may include

Written, verbal or transmitted instructions that explain the:

administrative arrangements

coordinating instructions

higher authority's intent

mission and outline tasks

requirement to achieve specific effects

schemes of manoeuvre

Target data may include

Altitude of targets

Bearing to targets

Grid reference

Target description

Resources for effective fire on targets may include

Ammunition

Number and type of weapons to complete task

Time allocation of weapons

Schedule may include

A list of designated targets

Timings for engagement

Target analysis may include

Effectiveness of ammunition type and concentration

Target condition after engagement

Records may include

Bomb damage assessment

Fire plan proforma

Observation post log

Signals log book

Situation reports

Target records

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

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