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Conduct military searches

Conduct military searches

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL024
State Code
AVQ75
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
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct military searches of areas, routes, vehicles, buildings, property and people to find items of equipment and other material intended to cause harm to individuals and groups and destroy or damage property. It includes detecting, identifying and reporting the presence of any weapon, device or other object intended to cause harm and taking measures to prevent and/or minimise any loss or damage to persons or property. On detecting a device the individual is not responsible for ongoing management of the incident or rendering the device safe. This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel 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 as part of a team 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 contexts that could be highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for search operations
  • 1.1 Identify purpose, timing, environment and type of search from supervisor.
  • 1.2 Establish and maintain the location of other individuals engaged in the search.
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • 1.4 Identify, obtain, inspect and test tools and search equipment appropriate to the type of search and report any faults.
  • 1.5 Deploy to an incident site or search area.
  • 1.6 Coordinate the preparation of the search site and the conduct of searches with other agencies.
2. Search buildings, structures, property, vehicles, equipment, personnel and the environment
  • 2.1 Erect barriers and signs, as required, to slow down or stop pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and to direct them to checkpoints for search.
  • 2.2 Carry out search drills/procedures applicable to the type of search.
  • 2.3 Identify presence of unauthorised personnel and/or suspect items and material.
  • 2.4 Secure unauthorised personnel and/or suspect items or take other relevant action.
  • 2.5 Protect potential evidence and/or other items or material of interest from contamination, improper handling or removal.
  • 2.6 Record information and complete reports.
3. Maintain and clean site and equipment
  • 3.1 Return any items removed from suspects or the area for further examination in the condition found.
  • 3.2 Conduct periodic and routine maintenance of equipment.
  • 3.3 Identify and report faulty/defective equipment.
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