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Evidence Guide: DEFCA414B - Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

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DEFCA414B - Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

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

Handle a direct fire support system

  1. Weapon is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.
  5. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.
  6. Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures.
Weapon is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures.

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

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Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.

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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

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Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

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Apply fire with a direct fire support system

  1. Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures.
Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures.

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Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures.

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Maintain and stow a direct fire support system

  1. Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  3. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
Operator maintenance is conducted 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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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement

accurately identify the target type

fire the weapon using high explosive ammunition

achieve the desired effect - destruction obscuration, illumination fire from any supported and unsupported position

recognise limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a direct fire support system, 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

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

hand eye coordination

handle weapon safely in an operational environment

manual dexterity

use binoculars

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

fieldcraft

fire control orders

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

team work

weapon drills

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

Ammunition may include:

high explosive

high explosive anti tank

high explosive dual purpose

illumination

practice

rocket assist

smoke

sub calibre

tracer

Weapon drills must include:

checking clearances

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and misfire

safety precautions

stripping and assembling

Fire positions may include:

supported or unsupported

prone

standing

kneeling

sitting

squatting

Weapon sighting systems may include:

flare

folding leaf

night sights

telescopic optical

thermal/infra-red

Associated equipment may include:

bipod

bore sight equipment

cleaning equipment

complete equipment schedule (CES)

sling

tripod

Identification of the target must may include:

differentiation between friend or foe

vehicle type identification:

main battle tanks and other armoured vehicles

light armed vehicles

light skin vehicles

Engagement of the target may include:

destruction

illumination

neutralisation

obscuration

Defects may include:

broken cocking rod

broken firing pin

damaged cartridge guide

damaged sighting system

faulty extension system

faulty firing mechanism