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Evidence Guide: DEFCA430 - Undertake offensive actions

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DEFCA430 - Undertake offensive actions

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

Prepare for offensive actions

  1. Offensive action orders are received and clarified where required.
  2. Battle procedure is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
Offensive action orders are received and clarified where required.

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Battle procedure is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Conduct offensive actions

  1. Advance is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  2. Attack is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  3. Ambush is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  4. Pursuit is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  5. Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Advance is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Attack is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Ambush is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Pursuit is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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

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Finalise security 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; to adhere to all relevant drills and procedures as detailed in the Range Statement; and to attack a prepared position.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time 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

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

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

orders for open fire

recognised safety precautions

requirements

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.

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

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

Advance may include:

advance to contact

advance in contact

Attack may be

deliberate

quick

Ambush may include:

area

deliberate or immediate

linear

mobile

static

triangular

Drills and procedures must include:

advance:

quick response force

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

rendezvous and marryup procedures

attack:

preparation

assault

fight through/close assault drill

exploitation

reorganisation fire support

ambush:

preparation

occupation

initiation

searching

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