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Defend persons using firearms

Defend persons using firearms

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFSEA004
State Code
AVP50
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
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and evaluates the requirements to deploy firearms effectively to protect persons in an operational situation, minimising risk to self and others. This includes justifying judgements about use of firearms.This unit was written for a Naval Defence environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.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 generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under indirect supervision. They would need to be prepared for a wide of range of contexts that could be unfamiliar and highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform pre-operational checks
  • 1.1 Perform firearm checks by drawing, inspecting and proofing weapon.
  • 1.2 Issue ammunition.
  • 1.3 Receive and acknowledge an operational brief.
2. Assess the need to use firearms
  • 2.1 Evaluate use of firearm against Use of force guidelines, legal requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.2 Determine person’s intentions by assessing risk factors and opportunities.
  • 2.3 Consider capacity to complete action prior to commencement and assess viability of alternative actions.
3. Use firearms
  • 3.1 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support.
  • 3.2 Secure, protect and provide access to firearm carriage.
  • 3.3 Maintain tactical positioning consistent with the assessment of person’s intentions and anticipated range of possible actions.
  • 3.4 Maintain weapons.
  • 3.5 Justify judgements on the use of firearms.
  • 3.6 Select ammunition.
  • 3.7 Select protective equipment.
  • 3.8 Discharge firearm only to stop the progress of life-threatening situations.
4. Contain incident
  • 4.1 Adjust or discontinue response with changing circumstances.
  • 4.2 Confirm resolution and isolation of threat by constantly monitoring person’s positions and behaviour.
  • 4.3 Detain persons.
  • 4.4 Monitor and provide adequate aftercare to persons injured by firearms discharge.
5. Evaluate response
  • 5.1 Review and evaluate effectiveness of response by providing observations of the incident.
  • 5.2 Maintain system, records and reporting procedures.
  • 5.3 Recognise effects of stress on self and use stress management techniques to diffuse.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AD268 DEFSS00010 Maritime Operations Skill Set Skill set