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Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons

Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL136
State Code
AVQ11
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of direct fire support weapons.This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to supervise and control all aspects of direct fire support weapons in a deployed operational environment.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 lead a team under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and deploy direct fire support weapons
  • 1.1 Determine and organise resources required.
  • 1.2 Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.
  • 1.3 Deploy direct fire support weapons and establish and supervise the command post.
2. Engage targets with direct fire support weapons
  • 2.1 Confirm accuracy of all firing data.
  • 2.2 Check lay of all weapons are correct before firing.
  • 2.3 Give appropriate firing orders to the direct fire support weapon operators.
  • 2.4 Select appropriate ammunition.
  • 2.5 Direct and control direct fire support weapons operations.
3. Maintain direct fire support weapons
  • 3.1 Supervise operator maintenance activities.
  • 3.2 Rectify reported defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
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