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Observe targets and direct multi asset firepower on multiple targets

Observe targets and direct multi asset firepower on multiple targets

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL066
State Code
AVQ60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills required to observe targets remotely from the firepower locations and to provide advice so that firepower can be employed to engage targets. Firepower will normally be limited to the following assets:small armsindirect weaponsThis unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to observe targets and to direct multi-asset firepower to destroy/neutralise multiple targets in a deployed operational environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. While this work will be undertaken as part of a team and under the commander’s direction, the individual must also have the authority to act independently. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Occupy and prepare a location
  • 1.1 Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation.
  • 1.2 Establish occupied position.
  • 1.3 Establish reference points and document information.
  • 1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared by relevant authority.
2. Plan the engagement of firepower
  • 2.1 Interpret received advice on overall operational plan that will inform the planning process.
  • 2.2 Transmit warning order for intent of operations to the command post.
  • 2.3 Send request to the command post for resources outside own organisation when required.
  • 2.4 Establish and record target data.
  • 2.5 Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data.
  • 2.6 Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire.
  • 2.7 Prioritise targets.
  • 2.8 Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaise directly with other agency to organise engagement schedule.
3. Monitor fire on target
  • 3.1 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation.
  • 3.2 Complete target analysis after impact and if required refer to agency command centre.
  • 3.3 Amend schedule after analysis as required, and transmit to the command post.
  • 3.4 Provide advice to terminate as required.
  • 3.5 Maintain records.
4. Withdraw from an occupied location
  • 4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.
  • 4.2 Withdraw from the occupied position.
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