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Evidence Guide: DEFCA429 - Undertake defensive actions

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DEFCA429 - Undertake defensive actions

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

Prepare for defensive actions

  1. Defensive action orders are received and clarified where required.
  2. Battle procedure is conducted.
  3. Appropriate personal and task specific equipment is selected and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment.
Defensive action orders are received and clarified where required.

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Battle procedure is conducted.

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Appropriate personal and task specific equipment is selected and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment.

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Conduct defensive actions

  1. Defensive position is occupied as ordered.
  2. Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  5. Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered.
Defensive position is occupied as ordered.

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Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.

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Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.

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Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered.

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Finalise defensive action activities

  1. Post operation activities are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  2. Post action administration is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Post operation activities are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Post action administration is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and 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 work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to construct the following defences:

shell scrapes

weapon pits

obstacles

fire lanes

weapon stakes

Assessment must also confirm the ability to adhere to all defensive routines as detailed in the Range Statement.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; a rifle and ammunition; and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply navigation techniques

apply operational safety

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

WHS requirements

orders for open fire

recognised safety precautions

team work

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.

Defensive actions may include:

area defence

delaying defence

mobile defence

withdrawal

Battle procedures may include:

cleaning weapons

conducting rehearsals

receiving confirmatory orders

removing nonessential items

test firing weapons

testing or checking equipment, which may include:

ammunition

load carrying equipment

personal protective equipment

day and night vision equipment

infrared lights

rations

task specific equipment

specialist equipment early warning devices

communication equipment

Defences may include:

bunkers

early warning

fire lanes

hardening of facilities

illumination plan

obstacles

reinforcement of buildings

shell scrapes

weapon pits

weapon stakes

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

work health and safety (WHS) regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

reengagement procedures

relevant local government bylaws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Defensive routine must include:

applying weapon readiness states

camouflage maintenance

clearing patrols

maintaining communications between individual/groups

maintaining hygiene plan

maintaining obstacles

monitoring surveillance devices

observing arcs

range cards

rehearsals

searching ground

stand to/down

standing patrols

track discipline

using the ground

Drills and routines may include:

counter attack procedure

counter penetration drill

marryup procedures

relief in place

withdrawal

Post operation activities may include:

confirming weapon state

handover evacuees

handover non combatants

handover prisoners of war

participating in debriefs

preparing for subsequent operations

psychological debrief

Post action administration may include:

assisting with resupply and redistribution

completing all documentation

equipment cleaning

maintenance of personal hygiene

returning specialist equipment

weapon cleaning