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Operate a grenade launcher

Operate a grenade launcher

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL118
State Code
AVQ30
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 operate a grenade launcher. Operating a grenade launcher involves the ability to safely handle, maintain, operate and fire the grenade launcher. The grenade launcher fires a grenade designed to be used against area and point targets. The weapon is carried by one person and can be fired from normal small arms firing positions.This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a grenade launcher.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 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 range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Handle a grenade launcher
  • 1.1 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition.
  • 1.2 Handle, carry and secure grenade launcher.
2. Maintain a grenade launcher
  • 2.1 Strip and assemble grenade launcher.
  • 2.2 Clean and service grenade launcher and associated equipment.
  • 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
  • 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
  • 2.5 Complete documentation.
3. Operate a grenade launcher
  • 3.1 Conduct weapon drills.
  • 3.2 Apply marksmanship principles.
  • 3.3 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
  • 3.4 Employ weapon equipment.
4. Fire a grenade launcher
  • 4.1 Identify and engage targets to fire grenade launcher.
  • 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a grenade launcher on a range.
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