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Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN008A
State Code
AVV37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to plan and lead counter-surveillance operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan counter-surveillance activity
  • 1.1 Instructions to conduct activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor
  • 1.2 Resource availability and serviceability are identified and constraints are determined
  • 1.3 Situation, terrain and threat forces are analysed to determine operational risk
  • 1.4 Reconnaissance of operational area is conducted to inform planning process
  • 1.5 Research is conducted to inform planning process
  • 1.6 Counter-surveillance plan is developed in accordance with standard procedures and legal requirements
  • 1.7 Counter-surveillance orders are prepared and delivered to team members
  • 1.8 Rehearsals are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.9 Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
  • 1.10 Liaison with outside agencies is conducted as required
  • 1.11 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation
  • 1.12 Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during process
2. Conduct counter-surveillance activity
  • 2.1 Counter-surveillance team is directed and supervised in accordance with counter-surveillance plan
  • 2.2 Situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
  • 2.3 Counter-surveillance tasks are completed in accordance with counter-surveillance plan
  • 2.4 Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
  • 2.5 Technical advice is provided to higher authority or outside agencies
3. Finalise counter-surveillance activity
  • 3.1 Information gained during activity is provided to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner
  • 3.2 Counter-surveillance documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • 3.3 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Reconnaissance of operational area may include:
Aerial reconnaissance
Foot reconnaissance
Map and/or imagery reconnaissance
Vehicle reconnaissance
Counter-surveillance plan may include:
Code words
Communication procedures
Compromise procedures
Cover stories
Emergency rendezvous procedures
Identification of threat
Likely surveillance positions
Routes
Rendezvous procedures
Surveillance detection zone
Surveillance detection point
Timings
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Quality Training Framework
Australian Standards
Defence instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Industry practices
Job guides and other publications
Maintenance schedules
Manufacturers' specifications, procedures and technical instructions
WHS requirements and regulations
Organisational instructions and journals
Organisational policies and procedures
Quality control
Regulatory requirements
Relevant local government by-laws
Routine orders
Security instructions and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Standing orders
Workplace agreements
Written and verbal orders
Legal requirements may include:
Geneva conventions and protocols
International laws
Laws of Armed Conflict
National laws
Rules of Engagement
State/territory laws
Counter-surveillance orders may include:
Actions on detection
Administration and logistics
Chain of command
Command and signals
Drills
Execution
Mission
Monitoring and reporting
Rehearsals
Situation
Outside agencies may include:
Australian Defence organisations
Allied and coalition forces
Civil intelligence agencies
Coalition forces
Government organisations
Media
Non-government organisations
Police
Counter-surveillance team may include:
Briefed individual
Communications operators
Counter-surveillance operators
Support team
Team leader
Appropriate stakeholders may include:
Organisational leaders
Outside agencies
Supporting and supported units and agencies
Team members
Counter-surveillance documentation may include:
Counter-surveillance plan
Maps and charts
Reports
Post activity analysis may include:
Documentation review
Group debrief
Imagery review
Individual debrief
Written report
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to positively identify and track hostile surveillance within the parameters of the counter-surveillance plan. The team leader must be able to plan, organise, monitor and supervise the tasks of all the team members; this planning, conducting and reporting must be in accordance with organisational guidance.The operation must be completed safely and within the constraints and limitations of local laws.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in at least two different contexts.
Counter-surveillance operations are to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
counter-surveillance team with equipment to scale
anti-surveillance personnel appropriate to plan
surveillance team with equipment to scale
support personnel appropriate to task
Guidance information for assessment
This competency is related to the individual performance of the team leader.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD03 DEFINT002 Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation Unit of competency
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