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Operate indirect fire weapons

Operate indirect fire weapons

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL061
State Code
AVQ65
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 safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons. The candidate must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and competent in the application of fire in an operational environment.This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons 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 supervision and receive orders that dictate all actions. 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. Prepare for firing
  • 1.1 Move weapon into position.
  • 1.2 Prepare weapon for firing.
  • 1.3 Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.
  • 1.4 Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.
  • 1.5 Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.
2. Fire the weapon
  • 2.1 Handle ammunition.
  • 2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.
  • 2.3 Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.
  • 2.4 Load and unload ammunition.
  • 2.5 Fire weapon.
  • 2.6 Complete misfire drills.
  • 2.7 Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.
3. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon
  • 3.1 Report defects.
  • 3.2 Conduct operating maintenance.
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