Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and plan for operations
- Ability of subordinates to complete the relevant tasks is confirmed in accordance with standard procedures
- Personnel administration is actioned in accordance with standard procedures
- Orders are received and clarified in accordance with the commander's intent
- Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures
- Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements, and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems
- Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
- Conduct operations
- Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures
- Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
- Support from outside agencies is coordinated where required
- Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or supported agencies as required
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to, in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
- Command authority is exercised as appropriate
- Subordinates are led by example in accordance with standard procedures
- Tasks and administration are carried out in accordance with orders
- Communication is maintained with the chain of command as required
- Finalise operations
- Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
- Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made, in accordance with standard procedures
- Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
- Soldiers' health and well-being is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed