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Operate a direct fire support weapon

Operate a direct fire support weapon

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL120
State Code
AVQ29
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
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills required to operate a direct fire support weapon, including any in service 66 mm or 84 mm direct fire support weapon. Operating a direct fire support weapon involves the ability to handle, maintain, operate and fire the direct fire support weapon. The weapon is designed to be carried by a person. This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate direct fire support weapons.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 supervision, usually as part of a team and will operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Handle a direct fire support weapon
  • 1.1 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition.
  • 1.2 Secure, handle and carry direct fire support weapon.
2. Maintain a direct fire support weapon
  • 2.1 Strip and assemble direct fire support weapon.
  • 2.2 Clean and service direct fire support weapon and associated equipment.
  • 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
  • 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
  • 2.5 Complete documentation.
3. Operate a direct fire support weapon
  • 3.1 Conduct weapon drills.
  • 3.2 Apply marksmanship principles.
  • 3.3 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
  • 3.4 Employ weapon equipment.
4. Fire a direct fire support weapon
  • 4.1 Identify and engage target to fire direct fire support weapon.
  • 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range.
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