Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to operate as a team  member during the conduct of offensive operations  in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

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 for offensive operations 

1.1 Offensive operation orders are received and clarified where required

1.2 Battle  procedure is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 

2. Conduct offensive operations 

2.1 Advance  is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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

2.3 Ambush  is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.4 Drills and procedures  are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

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

Required Skills 

• apply battlecraft aggressively
• apply navigation techniques
• apply operational safety
• apply recognised safety precautions
• assimilate orders
• handle weapons safely in an operational environment
• interpret fire control orders
• work in a team

Required Knowledge 

• battlecraft
• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment
• cultural awareness
• fire control orders
• navigation techniques
• OH&S
• orders for open fire
• recognised safety precautions
• requirements
• team work

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; to adhere to all relevant drills and procedures as detailed in the Range Statement; and to attack a prepared position.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment 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 a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; a rifle and ammunition; and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement.

Guidance information for assessment 

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.

An offensive operations team is 

A grouping up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon)

Battle procedures may include 

Cleaning weapons

Conducting rehearsals

Receiving confirmatory orders

Removing non-essential items

Test firing weapons

Testing or checking equipment, which may include:

• ammunition
• load carrying equipment
• personal protective equipment
• day and night vision equipment
• infra-red lights
• rations
• task specific equipment
• specialist equipment
• early warning devices
• communication equipment

Standard procedures may include 

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Reengagement procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Advance may include 

Advance to contact

Advance in contact

Attack may be 

Deliberate

Quick

Ambush may include 

Area

Deliberate or immediate

Linear

Mobile

Static

Triangular

Drills and procedures must include 

Advance:

• quick response force
• contact drills
• counter ambush drills
• mine incident drills
• obstacle crossing drills
• harbour drills
• short and long halts
• rendezvous and marry-up procedures

Attack:

• preparation
• assault
• fight through/close assault drill
• exploitation
• reorganisation fire support

Ambush:

• preparation
• occupation
• initiation
• searching
• withdrawal

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil