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Operate a service hand grenade

Operate a service hand grenade

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL005
State Code
AVQ86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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 operate a service hand grenade, which may include drill, high explosive, and practice grenades. This includes handling, maintaining, throwing the grenade and obtaining a satisfactory throwing accuracy.This unit applies to those working as a member of the Australian Defence Force.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 supervision, in accordance with the Rules of Engagement. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable, focussing on applying safety requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Handle and maintain a service hand grenade
  • 1.2 Identify and select service hand grenade in accordance with supervisor’s instructions and operational requirements.
  • 1.3 Handle and carry service hand grenade.
  • 1.4 Secure service hand grenade.
  • 1.5 Clean service hand grenade.
2. Operate a service hand grenade
  • 2.1 Conduct grenade drills.
  • 2.2 Throw the grenade after adopting throwing position and by applying throwing principles complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ6 DEF21115 Certificate II in Military Skills Qualification