Assessor Resource
DEFCA407B
Operate a sustained fire machine gun
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to operate a sustained fire machine gun in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically, operators usually 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.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
This unit covers the competency required to operate a sustained fire machine gun.
Operating a sustained fire machine gun involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the sustained fire machine gun.
A sustained fire machine gun is normally fired from a tripod utilising a sighting system enabling direct and indirect fire.
The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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