Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to control snipers on operations and in training. While this work will be undertaken under the command of a higher authority it also requires the individual to provide technical advice and to be responsible for the implementation of the commander's intent. Supervising sniper operations includes the responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling, snipers for the accomplishment of assigned missions. It also includes responsibility for the health, welfare, morale and discipline of assigned personnel. |
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 |
PUADEFCA418B Undertake sniper tasks PUADEFCA421B Supervise infantry operations |
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. Identify tasks and collect appropriate information |
1.1 Requirement to conduct sniping tasks is determined from orders, and appropriate standard procedures are identified and applied 1.2 Constraints imposed on tasks are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Training requirements are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures 1.4 Resource requirements are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures 1.5 Shortfalls/problems are reported through the chain of command 1.6 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force (ADF) procedures, are applied throughout the operation |
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2. Plan and prepare for sniping tasks |
2.1 Information and intelligence in support of operations is assembled and analysed 2.2 Risk is identified and managed in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Sniper teams to perform specialist operations are identified and advised 2.5 Plans are adjusted to accord with resource availability, in accordance with operational and organisational policy 2.6 Orders are prepared and issued to participating sniper teams indicating their missions, tasks, resources, constraints and limitations in accordance with standard procedures 2.7 Battle procedure is supervised and conducted in accordance with standard procedures 2.8 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures |
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3. Control sniping operations |
3.1 Operations are monitored to ensure efficiency of their conduct and achievement of the mission 3.2 Appropriate battlespace operating systems are employed in accordance with standard procedures 3.3 Plans are modified to reflect requirements in effort, resources and support 3.4 Operations are coordinated as required, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements 3.5 Liaison is conducted with superiors, subordinates, supporting organisations and other operations being conducted as required, ensuring feedback and performance is addressed 3.6 Reported problems are actioned in accordance with operational and organisational policies and procedures 3.7 Reports are provided in accordance with standard procedures |
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4. Finalise sniping tasks |
4.1 Operations are documented in accordance with current instructions and standard procedures 4.2 Debriefing is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 4.3 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures 4.4 Reports and returns are compiled and processed 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 plan sniping operations to develop and deliver orders and instructions; to identify the application of legislative requirements; to coordinate multiple activities; and to provide debriefing, reports and appropriate documentation associated with the operations. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of training and simulated operational environments. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed supervising sniper pairs in a simulated environment under conditions that could be expected in the workplace. Specific resources for assessment Access to sniper pairs, operational resources and an operational setting. |
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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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Technical advice may include |
Advice to superiors and subordinates on:
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Tasks may include |
Destroy materiel Reconnaissance Rescue operations Destroy personnel Surveillance |
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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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Constraints may include |
Environmental conditions Experience of subordinates Health Morale Operational tempo Resources Terrain Training short falls Troops to task Welfare |
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Training requirements may include |
Collective training Maintenance and development of sniper proficiency Physical fitness |
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Resource requirements may include |
Personnel:
Materials:
Equipment:
Other allocated support:
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Information and intelligence may be gained from |
Aerial photographs Intelligence staff/units/agencies Maps Other units/organisations Reconnaissance Reports |
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Risk is |
The potential for injury or loss The potential for a hazardous event or hostile action to occur A combination of consequence, exposure and probability/likelihood of a specified hazardous event or hostile action |
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Decision making processes may include |
A doctrinal approach to decision making that allows a battlefield situation to be examined and a logical decision to be reached e.g. the individual military appreciation process |
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Battle procedures may include |
Concurrent activity Rehearsals Thorough reconnaissance Warning orders |
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Liaison may include |
Foreign troops Government agencies Neighbouring units Non government organisations Other services Other corps Supporting arms |
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Debriefing may include |
Questions on the conduct and results of the allocated mission and tasks |
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Reports and returns may include |
Briefs Commander's notebook Confidential reports Instructions Operational reports |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
