Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage infantry personnel of up to sub-unit size (about 130) under extreme conditions in a high-risk environment. It therefore requires supervisors to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently and to lead by example.

Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

Application of the Unit 

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare and plan for infantry operations 

1.1 Ability of subordinates to complete the task is confirmed in accordance with standard procedures 

1.2 Personnel administration  is actioned in accordance with standard procedures

1.3 Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent

1.4 Constraints  and risks  relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures

1.5 Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command

1.6 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Planning decisions to solve operational problems are made based on a logical process 

1.8 Battle procedures  are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

2. Conduct infantry operations 

2.1 Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.3 Support from outside agencies  is organised and directed

2.4 Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies

2.5 All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.6 Command authority is exercised

2.7 Subordinates are led by example

2.8 Mission is carried out in accordance with orders

2.9 Communication is maintained with the chain of command as required

3. Finalise infantry operations 

3.1 Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

3.2 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures

3.3 Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable

3.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

3.5 Subordinates' health and well-being is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• apply administrative requirements
• apply OH&S requirements
• apply recognised safety precautions
• apply the principles of command
• conduct defensive operations
• conduct liaison
• conduct offensive operations
• conduct security operations
• conduct the individual military appreciation process
• conduct training
• control risk
• display initiative
• display leadership
• employ infantry equipment tactically
• employ infantry weapons tactically
• manage resources
• navigate
• prepare reports

Required Knowledge 

• administrative processes
• defensive tactics, techniques and procedures
• employment of battlespace operating systems
• employment of infantry equipment
• employment of infantry weapons
• individual military appreciation process
• liaison requirements
• offensive tactics, techniques and procedures
• OH&S requirements
• military law
• navigation techniques
• principles of leadership
• recognised safety precautions
• resource management
• risk control processes
• security tactics, techniques and procedures
• service writing
• training processes

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to supervise subordinates during the following infantry operations:

• defensive
• offensive
• security or surveillance.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of operational or simulated environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed commanding an infantry sub-unit and should replicate the command requirements described in the Range Statement. The individual should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to infantry personnel of up to a sub-unit size (about 130), its weapons and equipment, and appropriate operating areas.

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

Standard procedures may include 

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Personnel administration may include 

Career management

Counselling

Discipline

Pay

Welfare

Constraints may include 

Environmental conditions

Experience of subordinates

Health

Morale

Operational tempo

Resources

Terrain

Troops to task

Welfare

Risks may include 

Injury

Loss of equipment

Loss of personnel

Threats

Logical process may include 

Individual military appreciation process

Battle procedures may include 

Concurrent activity

Rehearsals

Thorough reconnaissance

Warning orders

Support from outside agencies may include 

Armour

Artillery

Engineers

Logistics

Medical

Rotary and fixed wing aircraft

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil