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Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL021
State Code
AVQ78
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
091105 - Police Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders. This observation is normally conducted by at least two people; one person will be the observer and one will record the data. This unit covers both roles. This unit was developed for those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.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 in pairs under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform 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 vantage point and maintain concealment.
  • 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.
2. Detect target/s
  • 2.1 Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance.
  • 2.2 Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis.
  • 2.3 Estimate enemy capability.
  • 2.4 Monitor hostile action from prepared position.
  • 2.5 Maintain communications with stakeholders.
3. Provide information on target to stakeholders
  • 3.1 Describe target to stakeholders.
  • 3.2 Maintain records.
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