DEFMIL111 Undertake reconnaissance tasks

Release: 1

DEFMIL111 Undertake reconnaissance tasks

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 DEFCA404B Undertake reconnaissance tasks. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 2.4 and 2.5 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to operate as a team member during the conduct of reconnaissance tasks in the Defence Force. Reconnaissance operations require soldiers to operate in small teams in close proximity to the enemy in order to gather information to inform their commanders.

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to deploy in an 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 independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of 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

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 reconnaissance tasks	1.1 Interpret and clarify reconnaissance orders. 1.2 Conduct battle procedure. 1.3 Select appropriate equipment, check for serviceability and fit as directed and/or required by the operational environment.
2. Conduct a reconnaissance patrol	2.1 Adhere to formations in accordance with operational requirements. 2.2 Conduct drills and procedures. 2.3 Minimise detection when completing movement. 2.4 Conduct patrol debrief.

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 DEFCA404B Undertake reconnaissance tasks.

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