Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA408B Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct battle shooting on operations with sustained fire machine guns, including but not limited to MAG 58 and 12.7 Quick Change Barrel (QCB), in the Defence Force. This is only assessed in an operational environment, for example, as a member of a direct fire support weapons platoon.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a sustained fire machine on 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 work under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Military Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Handle a sustained fire machine gun |
1.1 Conduct weapon drills. 1.2 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 1.3 Secure ammunition. |
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2. Apply fire with a sustained fire machine gun |
2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment. 2.2 Comply with Rules of Engagement and Orders for Opening Fire when firing a sustained fire machine gun on operations, in accordance with operational requirements. 2.3 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment. |
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3. Maintain and stow a sustained fire machine gun |
3.1 Clean and service sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment as required by the operational conditions. 3.2 Identify and rectify defects if within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 3.3 Complete documentation. 3.4 Secure sustained fire machine gun. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA408B Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
