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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. |
Level of search is dependent on threat and may include | Level 1 - high threat, near certainty of device, internal examination, full protection = HRS Level 2 - medium threat, possibility of device, internal inspection, full protection = HRS Level 3 - low threat, little possibility of device, EDD check, LRS rummage search, protective kit only after positive ID of device = LRS Level 4 - no threat, rummage search = occupant check |
Categories of search may include | CAT A - grave, immediate threat = HRS/EOD CAT B - indirect threat, safe wait period, tech intel value = HRS/LRS CAT C - little threat, search after CAT A/B = mainly LRS CAT D - no present threat, marked and left = LRS |
Suspect devices may include | Open booby trap - can visibly identify the main components (firing device, power source, connection, blasting cap, main charge) which may enable the components to be separated (firing device from main charge) Closed booby trap - has the main components concealed by a casing which may/may not contain internal booby trap Improvised explosive device - which is a form of booby trap |
Search environment may include | Aircraft Rural Ship Urban |
High-risk search may be used for | Area search Occupied house Route search Unoccupied house Vehicle search: bike, car, truck, semi, train, boat, aircraft type - primary (all corps), secondary (HRS), detailed (mechanics/specialists) |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations Statutory waterways rules Written and verbal orders and job instructions |
Personal protective equipment may include | Ballistic helmet Ballistic suit (vest and pants) Breathing equipment (WICSH) Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) ensemble (mask, jacket, pants, gloves, boots) Gloves Goggles Hardhat Harness (WICSH) Hearing protection Knee and elbow pads Reflective vest |
Tools and search equipment may include | Assorted hand tools - pliers, screwdriver, etc. Binoculars Block and tackle Caltrops, vehicle barriers, speed humps Camera - video, still (35 mm, digital) Carpenters tool kit Communications equipment Crow bar, jimmy bar, etc. Digging tools - pick, shovel, mattock, crowbar, etc. Electrical tape, string, cable ties, etc Electrical tools, lighting and generator Endoscope Evidence bags Global Positioning System (GPS), compass (navigation aids) Grappling hook and line Hammer - sledge, claw, ball-pane Hand held laser range finder Hook and line kit Ladder Mine/metal detector Mine prodder, bayonet, etc. Mirror telescopic Night vision goggles (NVG) Portable x-ray Record log Torch Trolley - under vehicle Vapour/gas detector |
Deployment into the area of operations may include | Manpack Mechanised Motorised And may be via: air helicopter sea |
Using improvised remote means is defined as | High-risk and will usually initiate a device if present Using block, tackle, ropes, etc to open doors, windows, etc. to prove the entry, ground, floor is clear of devices |
Clearing the site may include | Neutralising suspect devices by disconnecting the firing device from the main charge of a booby trap or munitions, which may involve: replacing safety pins/clips cutting the connection (detcord) of open booby traps Requesting assistance as appropriate |
Stakeholders may include | Civil authorities Civilian population Explosive ordnance disposal technicians Flanking units Operational commanders |
Documentation may include | After action report Incident search report Lessons learned Personnel debriefs Post activity reports Post exercise reports |
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