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Evidence Guide: DEFCA413B - Operate a direct fire support weapon

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DEFCA413B - Operate a direct fire support weapon

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

Safely handle a direct fire support weapon

  1. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.
  2. Direct fire support weaponis handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Direct fire support weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures.
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

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Direct fire support weaponis handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures.

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Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures.

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Direct fire support weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

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Safely maintain a direct fire support weapon

  1. Direct fire support weapon is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Direct fire support weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  5. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
Direct fire support weapon is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures.

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Direct fire support weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures.

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Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures.

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Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

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Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Safely operate a direct fire support weapon

  1. Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.
  4. Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures.
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

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Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.

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Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures.

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Safely fire a direct fire support weapon

  1. Direct fire support weapon is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures.
Direct fire support weapon is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.

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Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures.

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Targets are identified and engaged 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:

conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement

fire the weapon

act as part of a team

recognise the limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a direct fire support weapon, ammunition and a live firing range.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

adopt appropriate firing position

aim the direct fire support weapon

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the direct fire support weapon and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the direct fire support weapon

types of targets

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

doctrine 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 orders

standing operating procedures

written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include:

dummy

high explosive

high explosive anti tank

high explosive dual purpose

illumination

smoke

practice

sub calibre

Defects may include:

broken firing pin

broken cocking rod

burrs

bulging

corrosion

cracks

damaged sighting system

faulty extension system

faulty firing mechanism

incorrect serial numbers

out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must include:

safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

Marksmanship principles may include:

position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort

shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firers position

aiming must be correct

Fire positions may include:

kneeling

prone

sitting

squatting

standing

supported or unsupported

Weapon equipment may include:

complete equipment schedule (CES), such as:

cleaning equipment

slings

weapon sighting systems