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 reconnaissance tasks in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Reconnaissance operations require soldiers to operate in small teams in close proximity to the enemy in order to gather information to inform their commanders. |
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 reconnaissance tasks |
1.1 Reconnaissance orders are received and clarified where required 1.2 Battle procedure is conducted 1.3 Appropriate equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment |
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2. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol |
2.1 Formations are adhered to in accordance with operational requirements 2.2 Drills and procedures are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 2.3 Movement is completed to ensure that detection is minimised 2.4 Reconnaissance patrol techniques are performed in accordance with standard procedures 2.5 Reconnaissance tasks are completed in accordance with standard procedures 2.6 Patrol debrief is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and 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 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 confirm the ability to complete all:
Assessment must also confirm the ability to use the following equipment:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time 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; weapons 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 reconnaissance team is |
A grouping of up to approximately five personnel |
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Reconnaissance tasks must include |
Acting as a guide Area observation Collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence Collecting topographical information Forming up point marking Landing zone marking Locating enemy positions Point target observation Route marking |
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Equipment may include |
Binoculars Camera Camouflage nets Communications equipment Marking devices Navigation equipment Recording devices Telescopes Video equipment Weapons |
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Formations |
Will be largely dependent on the task, the nature of the threat, terrain and on the need for control, and must include:
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Drills and procedures must include |
Ambush procedure Break contact drill Counter ambush drills Harbour drills Laying-up place drill Marking procedures Mine incident drills Observation post drill Obstacle crossing drills Recording procedures (i.e. field sketching) Rendezvous and marry-up procedures Short and long halts |
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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 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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Reconnaissance patrol techniques must include |
Ground search, which may include the following formations:
Close reconnaissance, which may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
