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Operate a sustained fire machine gun

Operate a sustained fire machine gun

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL114
State Code
AVQ34
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 sustained fire machine gun. It involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the sustained fire machine gun. A sustained fire machine gun is normally fired from a tripod utilising a sighting system enabling direct and indirect fire.This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a sustained fire machine gun.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, 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 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition.
  • 1.2 Secure, handle and carry sustained fire machine gun.
2. Maintain a sustained fire machine gun
  • 2.1 Strip and assemble sustained fire machine gun.
  • 2.2 Clean and service sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment.
  • 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
  • 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
  • 2.5 Complete documentation.
3. Operate a sustained fire machine gun
  • 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 sustained fire machine gun
  • 4.1 Identify and engage targets to fire sustained fire machine gun.
  • 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a sustained fire machine gun on a range.
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