Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to effectively conduct battle shooting on operations with sustained fire machine guns in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This Unit of Competency describes similar outcomes to DEFCA407A Operate a sustained fire machine gun, except it requires the operation of additional equipment and is only assessed in an operational environment for example, as a member of a direct fire support weapons platoon. The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under Direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement. |
Application of the Unit
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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. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Prerequisite Unit /s |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
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Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Handle a sustained fire machine gun |
1.1 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat 1.3 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 1.4 Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures |
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2. Apply fire with a sustained fire machine gun |
2.1 Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment , in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Rules of Engagement and Orders for Opening Fire are complied with when firing a sustained fire machine gun on operations, in accordance with operational requirements 2.3 Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment, in accordance with standard procedures |
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3. Maintain and stow a sustained fire machine gun |
3.1 Sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required by the operational conditions 3.2 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Sustained fire machine gun is secured in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement; to fire the weapon using, as a minimum, linked ball ammunition; to apply a variety of engagement techniques as described in the Range Statement; to fire, as a minimum, from any unsupported position; and to recognise limit of own authority. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual live firing contexts. The operational activity is to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition and in a simulated operational threat environment. The sustained fire machine gun operator should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to a sustained fire machine gun, ammunition and a simulated operational environment. |
Range Statement
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RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Weapon drills must include |
Action Checking clearances Degrees of weapon readiness Dismount Firing Immediate action and stoppage Mounting Parallel Safety precautions Scales adjustment Sight calibration Stripping and assembling |
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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 |
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Fire positions may include |
Anti-air High mount Low mount |
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Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment may include |
Aiming posts C2 sight Clinometer Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) Firing tables Navigation equipment Night aiming devices Tripod |
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Operational environment may include |
All seasons, weather and terrain Day Extreme stress Night Primitive conditions Under threat |
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Sustained fire machine guns may include |
MAG 58 MAG 58 12.7 Quick Change Barrel (QCB) |
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Engagement of the target may include |
Destruction Fixing Harassing Neutralisation Suppression Varied rates of fire |
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Defects may include |
Cracks Damaged feeding mechanism Damaged sighting system Faulty gas system Faulty trigger mechanism Incorrect serial numbers Loose tripod head Loose tripod legs |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
