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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply fieldcraft
   • Orders and instructions are received, interpreted and carried out in accordance with standard procedures
   • Fieldcraft techniques are applied in accordance with standard procedures
   • Tasks are carried out in accordance with standard procedures
2. Employ defensive measures
   • Defensive measures are employed in accordance with standard procedures
   • Enemy offensive measures and tactics are dealt with in accordance with standard procedures
3. Employ offensive measures
   • Offensive measures are employed in accordance with standard procedures
   • Enemy defensive measures and tactics are dealt with in accordance with standard procedures
4. Comply with the conventions of armed conflict
   • Laws of armed conflict are complied with in accordance with standard procedures
   • Rules of Engagement, Orders for Opening Fire and Orders for Use of Force are followed
   • Prisoners of war are guarded in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and operational requirements
   • Prisoners of war, captured persons, detainees and non combatants are cared for, protected and processed in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply obstacle crossing drills apply mine and booby trap incident drills dig fighting pits to directed specifications erect wire obstacles under supervision fire and movement handle detainees prisoners of war and non combatants harden fighting positions tactical movement on foot

Required Knowledge

application of principles of fieldcraft application of Rules of Engagement detection avoidance techniques duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team field routine within a tactical environment Laws of Armed Conflict Orders for Opening Fire Orders for the Use of Force tactical terminology and orders use of field equipment webbing hoochie rope military pack

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to operate in a range of environments such as day and night operations different terrain and weather conditions and under a simulated operational threat environment work as a team member under supervision while employing fieldcraft offensive and defensive measures complywith the laws of armed conflict Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts The operational activity is to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in a replicated operational threat environment The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment Specific resources for assessment Access is required to team simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment rifle and ammunition variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

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Range Statement

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.
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety (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
Fieldcraft may include	Adopting fire positions Applying individual camouflage and concealment measures to minimise detection Applying individual movement techniques Assembling, adjusting, wearing and maintaining field equipment Following fire control orders Identifying and indicating targets Judging distances Living in the field Maintaining individual health and hygiene in the field Moving in patrol formations Observing the battle field by day and night Understanding why things are seen Using field signals to communicate with other team members Using range cards to document distances to discernible features Using individual fire and movement
Tasks may include	Collecting information Participating in defensive operations Participating in offensive operations Relaying information to others Responding to an enemy threat or enemy actions
Defensive measures may include	Acting as sentry Assisting in the employment of early warning and area protection devices Construction of elementary field defences and obstacles under guidance and direction Employing weapons within defined arcs Following defensive area routine by day and night Occupying a defensive position Participating in patrols Withdrawing from engagement with the enemy under supervision using fire and movement
Offensive measures may include participating in	Assisting in battle field clearance Basic contact drill Confirming that threat areas are clear of hostile elements Counter ambush drill Fire and movement under direction Immediate ambush drill Maintaining security at the halt Mine incident action drill Obstacles crossings Tactical movement on foot

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