This unit describes the skills required to command, lead and administer groups of between 15 and 35 personnel during the conduct of defensive operations. Defensive operations are characterised by own forces delaying, accepting decisive engagement or withdrawing from action against hostile forces. It is primarily focused on the duties of a platoon second in command who, while mainly employed to administer the group, may be required to supervise group members in a dynamic environment, often acting independently and leading by example.This unit applies to combat arms personnel involved in the conduct of defensive operations 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 typically work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, but also must be prepared to act independently. 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.

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