Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to operate as a team member during the conduct of defensive operations in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). |
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. Prepare for defensive operations |
1.1 Defensive operation orders are received and clarified where required 1.2 Battle procedure is conducted |
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2. Conduct defensive operations |
2.1 Defensive position is occupied as ordered 2.2 Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 2.5 Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered |
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 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. Assessment must also confirm the ability to construct the following defences:
Assessment must also confirm the ability to adhere to all defensive routines as detailed in the Range Statement. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace. |
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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. |
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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
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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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A defensive operations team is |
A grouping up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon) |
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Defensive operations |
Are conducted during conventional operations and could include:
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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:
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Defences may include |
Bunkers Early warning Fire lanes Hardening of facilities Illumination plan Obstacles Reinforcement of buildings Shell scrapes Weapon pits Weapon stakes |
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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 |
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Defensive routine must include |
Applying weapon readiness states Camouflage maintenance Clearing patrols Maintaining communications between individual/groups Maintaining hygiene plan Maintaining obstacles Monitoring surveillance devices Observing arcs Range cards Rehearsals Searching ground Stand to/down Standing patrols Track discipline Using the ground |
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Drills and routines may include |
Counter attack procedure Counter penetration drill Marry-up procedures Relief in place Withdrawal |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
