Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques | 1.1 Environment is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied 1.2 Tactical situation is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied 1.3 Factors influencing camouflage and concealment are assessed 1.4 Threat's detection capabilities are assessed and weaknesses are identified for exploitation 1.5 Personal camouflage is maintained |
2. Minimise personal signature | 2.1 Personal equipment is prepared and packed appropriately 2.2 Improvised techniques are used appropriately 2.3 Techniques for the use or reduction of shadow are applied 2.4 Odours are minimised to prevent human detection, and to minimise scent-trail for tracker-animals 2.5 Electronic signature is minimised or avoided to prevent disclosure of position 2.6 Rations are prepared and consumed using techniques to avoid detection 2.7 Communication is achieved through non-verbal signals 2.8 Waste is carried with the person and/or disposed of appropriately |
3. Minimise personal signature when on the move | 3.1 Appropriate routes are selected 3.2 Type of movement selected is appropriate to the environment and tactical situation 3.3 Silhouetting against uniform backdrops such as the sky is avoided 3.4 Environment is continually assessed to identify the threat or their sign 3.5 Spoor displacement is minimised 3.6 Reaction to unexpected incidents minimises chances of detection 3.7 Rest-areas are selected that provide optimum concealment to facilitate rest and upon leaving, are refurbished to remove evidence of stay |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
assemble personal equipment apply camouflage day movement night movement react appropriately to unexpected incidents visual scanning use non-verbal signals |
Required Knowledge |
ability of technology information that can be obtained through examination of waste issues influencing personal camouflage methods of packing non-verbal signals occupational health and safety techniques physical environment principles of camouflage and concealment reasons why things are seen/compromised tactical situation threat detection capabilities |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to send and receive simple non-verbal signals; and to carry out appropriate health and safety techniques. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for the consistent demonstration of competency. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency must be assessed using simulated tactical situations. When practicable, assessment should relate to the individual's vocational focus. Specific resources for assessment Access to a suitable training area, simulated threat and friendly forces. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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. | |
Signature may include | Aural Electronic (e.g. radio) Olfactory Thermal Visual |
Threat environment may include an area that features a hostile presence in any of the following | Beaches Jungle Open and close country Snow or ice covered terrain Urban terrain |
Personal equipment may include | Clothing Communications and signalling devices Consumables Emergency devices (e.g. parachute, life-raft) Pack and webbing Weapon/s |
Sign may include | Casting clearances Spoor displacement Waste disposal |
Detection capabilities of the threat may include | Aural aids Electronic devices (e.g. radio communications intercepts) ground sensing devices Human intelligence Infra-red devices Overhead surveillance (e.g. airborne or satellite) Sonar sensors Thermal (e.g. heat sensors) Visual aids |
Personal camouflage include | Equipment Self |
Maintaining personal camouflage include | Effectively disrupting shape, shine and surface Focusing on the consistency of the camouflage with surrounding environment |
Preparing and packing personal equipment may include | Minimising interference with the individual's freedom of movement Removing distinguishing marks Removing or minimising noise |
Improvised techniques to minimise personal signature may include | Covering clothing and equipment by staining with natural colours Covering personal equipment using vegetation, scrim or hessian Making physical outlines less distinguishable |
Techniques for the use or reduction of shadow may include | Maintaining awareness of the sun and associated light sources Minimising presentation of personal shadow Optimising use of existing shadows |
Odours may be personal or artificial and may include | Aftershave Aromatic foods Body odour/personal smell Chewing gum Cooking smells Deodorant Fuel Hexamine Insect repellent Tobacco Toothpaste |
Electronic signature may include | Electronic devices (i.e. night aiming devices) Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) Mobile phone Radio |
Preparing and consuming rations may include | Maintaining alertness against the threat Maintaining noise, light or smell discipline |
Waste may include | Cigarette butts Faeces Food containers Food scraps Medical equipment (e.g. Bandages) Spit/mucous Tea bags Urine Wrappers |
Disposing of waste appropriately include | Preventing detection or tracking by the threat |
Appropriate routes are those which | Prevent detection or tracking by the threat |
Appropriate routes are those which | Optimise personal concealment Retard the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue |
Type of movement may include | Leopard crawl Monkey-run Roll Rush Walk |
Minimising spoor displacement may include | Anti-tracking methods such as: selection of foot placements buffering of footwear minimising disturbance of the environment Employment of deception techniques such as: break track double-back fish-hook Use of river/road sections to re-enter at different spots |
Unexpected incidents may include | Flare Shot Shout Tripping device |
Refurbishing rest areas may include | Covering latrines Inspecting for litter and dropped equipment Replacing ground litter/foliage Returning changes made to the earth (depressions, humps) to their original state |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.