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Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL001
State Code
AVQ89
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 required to reduce one’s personal signature in a threat environment. Detection capabilities may include:auralelectronic (e.g. radio)olfactorythermalvisualThis includes camouflaging oneself (and own personal equipment), concealing movement and minimising signs.This unit was developed for those working as Defence personnel required to use personal camouflage and concealment in a deployed threat environment, but may be relevant to others who work in this field.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 direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of contexts that are sometimes unfamiliar and unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques
  • 1.1 Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques.
  • 1.2 Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation.
  • 1.3 Maintain personal camouflage.
2. Minimise personal signature
  • 2.1 Prepare and pack personal equipment.
  • 2.2 Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours.
  • 2.3 Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices.
  • 2.4 Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations.
  • 2.5 Communicate using non-verbal signals.
  • 2.6 Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection.
3. Minimise personal signature when on the move
  • 3.1 Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue.
  • 3.2 Move according to environment and tactical situation.
  • 3.3 Minimise silhouetting.
  • 3.4 Minimise spoor displacement.
  • 3.5 React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device.
  • 3.6 Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay.
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