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Conduct interrogation on military operations

Conduct interrogation on military operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN005A
State Code
AVV34
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to conduct interrogation while serving in an operational environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for interrogation
  • 1.1 Instructions to conduct an interrogation are received and details are confirmed with supervisor
  • 1.2 Detainee history and background is researched to develop lines of questioning in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.3 Detainee is assessed to determine interrogation method
  • 1.4 Interrogation plan is developed in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Interrogation plan is approved by supervisor
  • 1.6 Support staff are briefed on their role during the interrogation
  • 1.7 Interrogation area is prepared according to organisational requirements
2. Conduct interrogation
  • 2.1 Detainee is searched in accordance with interrogation plan and organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Appropriate atmosphere is created and maintained in accordance with interrogation plan
  • 2.3 Questions are asked of the detainee in accordance with interrogation plan
  • 2.4 Line of questioning is developed according to verbal and non-verbal responses
  • 2.5 Assessment of detainee's demeanour is continually monitored and appropriate action is taken
  • 2.6 Situations requiring assistance are identified and support is promptly requested
  • 2.7 Legal requirements are identified and applied during activity
  • 2.8 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout activity
3. Finalise interrogation
  • 3.1 Interrogation support staff are consulted to determine detainee's personality type
  • 3.2 Interrogation documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Supervisor is briefed on interrogation activity in accordance with organisational procedures
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.
Detainee may include:
Criminal suspect
Displaced person
Prisoner of war
Security suspect
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Quality Training Framework
Australian Standards
Defence instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Industry practices
Job guides and other publications
Maintenance schedules
Manufacturers' specifications, procedures and technical instructions
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and regulations
Organisational instructions and journals
Organisational policies and procedures
Quality control
Regulatory requirements
Relevant local government by-laws
Routine orders
Security instructions and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Standing orders
Workplace agreements
Written and verbal orders
Assessing the detainee may include:
General appearance
History
Identity
Medical condition
Resistance to interrogation
Interrogation plan may include:
Detainee's condition
Duration
Guard duties
Identity of detainee
Lines of questioning
Methods and techniques
Rehearsals
Session objectives
Session location
Support staff requirements
Timelines
Organisational requirements may include:
Communications requirements
Detainee handling
Interrogation process
Layout and construction of an interrogation cell
Security requirements
Tactical questioning
Support staff may include:
Guard commander
Guards
Interpreters
Police
Questioner
Shift commander
Supervisors
Appropriate atmosphere may include:
Isolation
Security
Segregation
Shock of capture
Silence
Strictness
Detainee's demeanour may include:
Behaviour patterns
Body language
Escape mechanisms
Personality indicators
Physical factors
Psychological conditions
Psychological defence mechanisms
Psychological escape mechanisms
Psychological pressure
Physiological conditions
Legal requirements may include:
Geneva conventions and protocols
International laws
Laws of Armed Conflict
National laws
Rules of Engagement
State/territory laws
Interrogation documentation may include:
Brief to guards
Detainee file
Detainee's mental condition
Detainee's physical condition
Guard log
Interrogation plan
Interrogation report
Session data
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to correctly compile an interrogation plan that will be used during the interrogation process, and to compile an interrogation report to brief support staff on the outcomes of the activity.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of simulated work contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed during an activity or over time within a range of contexts involving simulated and scenario based type assessment activities.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
detainees
interpreter
interrogation centre with support staff
supervisors
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment will be based on observations, questioning and/or evidence sourced from an exercise or workplace.
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