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Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations

Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL115
State Code
AVQ33
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 conduct battle shooting on operations with sustained fire machine guns, including but not limited to MAG 58 and 12.7 Quick Change Barrel (QCB), in the Defence Force. This is only assessed in an operational environment, for example, as a member of a direct fire support weapons platoon. This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a sustained fire machine on operations 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 under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. 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. Handle a sustained fire machine gun
  • 1.1 Conduct weapon drills.
  • 1.2 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
  • 1.3 Secure ammunition.
2. Apply fire with a sustained fire machine gun
  • 2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
  • 2.2 Comply with Rules of Engagement and Orders for Opening Fire when firing a sustained fire machine gun on operations, in accordance with operational requirements.
  • 2.3 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment.
3. Maintain and stow a sustained fire machine gun
  • 3.1 Clean and service sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment as required by the operational conditions.
  • 3.2 Identify and rectify defects if within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
  • 3.3 Complete documentation.
  • 3.4 Secure sustained fire machine gun.
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