DEFMIL024 Conduct military searches

Release: 1

DEFMIL024 Conduct military searches

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	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 DEFCA004B Conduct military searches. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.5 removed PC 2.3 and 3.2 revised

Application

This unit describes the skills required to conduct military searches of areas, routes, vehicles, buildings, property and people to find items of equipment and other material intended to cause harm to individuals and groups and destroy or damage property. It includes detecting, identifying and reporting the presence of any weapon, device or other object intended to cause harm and taking measures to prevent and/or minimise any loss or damage to persons or property. On detecting a device the individual is not responsible for ongoing management of the incident or rendering the device safe.

This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

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 as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be highly unpredictable.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Military Skills

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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.
1. Prepare for search operations	1.1 Identify purpose, timing, environment and type of search from supervisor. 1.2 Establish and maintain the location of other individuals engaged in the search. 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment. 1.4 Identify, obtain, inspect and test tools and search equipment appropriate to the type of search and report any faults. 1.5 Deploy to an incident site or search area. 1.6 Coordinate the preparation of the search site and the conduct of searches with other agencies.
2. Search buildings, structures, property, vehicles, equipment, personnel and the environment	2.1 Erect barriers and signs, as required, to slow down or stop pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and to direct them to checkpoints for search. 2.2 Carry out search drills/procedures applicable to the type of search. 2.3 Identify presence of unauthorised personnel and/or suspect items and material. 2.4 Secure unauthorised personnel and/or suspect items or take other relevant action. 2.5 Protect potential evidence and/or other items or material of interest from contamination, improper handling or removal. 2.6 Record information and complete reports.
3. Maintain and clean site and equipment	3.1 Return any items removed from suspects or the area for further examination in the condition found. 3.2 Conduct periodic and routine maintenance of equipment. 3.3 Identify and report faulty/defective equipment.

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 DEFCA004B Conduct military searches.

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