This unit describes the skills required to administer, lead and command groups of between 15 and 35 personnel under extreme conditions in high risk environments. Offensive operations are characterised by rapid shifts of the main effort to take advantage of opportunities and momentum to defeat hostile forces through the capture or destruction of critical objectives. It is primarily focused on the duties of a platoon second in command who, while mainly employed to administer the platoon, may be required to supervise the group in a dynamic environment, often acting independently, and leading by example.This unit applies to combat arms personnel involved in the conduct of offensive 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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