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Evidence Guide: DEFCA424B - Observe and direct machine gun fire

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DEFCA424B - Observe and direct machine gun fire

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 operation.
  2. Occupied position is established in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Reference points are established and documented in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Possible threats are observed and monitored and an appropriate plan of action is prepared.
An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout operation.

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Occupied position is established in accordance with standard procedures.

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Reference points are established and documented in accordance with standard procedures.

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Possible threats are observed and monitored and an appropriate plan of action is prepared.

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Plan the engagement of firepower

  1. Standard terminology is used so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained.
  2. Target position is established.
  3. Altitude of target is determined from map.
  4. Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout the operation and personnel safety in the target area is ensured.
  5. Target is described to stakeholders.
  6. Type of engagement is determined and instructions are conveyed to the gun line.
Standard terminology is used so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained.

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Target position is established.

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Altitude of target is determined from map.

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Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout the operation and personnel safety in the target area is ensured.

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Target is described to stakeholders.

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Type of engagement is determined and instructions are conveyed to the gun line.

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Direct fire onto target

  1. Planning information is transmitted to the command post.
  2. Direction to fire is transmitted to the gun line.
  3. Target analysis is completed after impact and if appropriate referred to supervisor.
  4. Adjustments of fire are completed or terminated as required.
Planning information is transmitted to the command post.

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Direction to fire is transmitted to the gun line.

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Target analysis is completed after impact and if appropriate referred to supervisor.

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Adjustments of fire are completed or terminated as required.

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Withdraw from an occupied location

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

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Secure withdrawal from the occupied position is conducted.

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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:

maintain safety of friendly personnel at all times

complete a minimum of two live fire missions using sustained fire machine guns to engage the target

cope with a high intensity situation encountered in a threat environment

recognise and apply own level of authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of actual workplace situations in a live fire environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a live fire environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to live fire ranges, sustained fire machine guns, ammunition, and personnel.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively

interpret orders

provide reports and appropriate documentation

situational awareness

Required Knowledge

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

communication procedures

safety associated with operations

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

work health and safety (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

Engagement may include:

destroy

fix

harass

neutralise

suppress

Target analysis may include:

calculations for correction of fire

damage to the target

position of the beaten zone in relation to the target

value of the target