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Supervise sniper operations

Supervise sniper operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL130
State Code
AVQ18
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 identify tasks and collect appropriate information, plan and prepare for sniping tasks, control sniping operations and finalise sniping tasks.This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to supervise and control all aspects of sniper 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 perform independently and lead a team under indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of unpredictable 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. Identify tasks and collect appropriate information
  • 1.1 Determine requirement to conduct sniping tasks from orders, and identify and apply appropriate standard procedures.
  • 1.2 Determine and manage constraints imposed on tasks.
  • 1.3 Identify and address training requirements.
  • 1.4 Identify and address resource requirements.
  • 1.5 Report shortfalls/problems through the chain of command.
2. Plan and prepare for sniping tasks
  • 2.1 Assemble and analyse information and intelligence in support of operations.
  • 2.2 Identify and manage risk.
  • 2.3 Conduct decision making process.
  • 2.4 Identify and advise sniper teams to perform specialist operations.
  • 2.5 Adjust plans to accord with resource availability.
  • 2.6 Prepare and issue orders to participating sniper teams indicating their missions, tasks, resources, constraints and limitations.
  • 2.7 Supervise and conduct battle procedure.
3. Control sniping operations
  • 3.1 Monitor operations to ensure efficient conduct and achievement of the mission.
  • 3.2 Employ appropriate battlespace operating systems.
  • 3.3 Modify plans to reflect requirements in effort, resources and support.
  • 3.4 Coordinate operations as required, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements.
  • 3.5 Liaise with superiors, subordinates, supporting organisations and other operations being conducted as required, ensuring feedback and performance is addressed.
  • 3.6 Action reported problems.
  • 3.7 Provide reports.
4. Finalise sniping tasks
  • 4.1 Document operations in accordance with current instructions.
  • 4.2 Conduct debriefing.
  • 4.3 Conduct post-activity analysis and make recommendations.
  • 4.4 Compile and process reports and returns.
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