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Supervise the operation of mortars

Supervise the operation of mortars

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL135
State Code
AVQ14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of mortars.This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of a mortar in a deployed operational environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would lead a team under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and deploy mortars
  • 1.1 Determine and organise resources required.
  • 1.2 Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.
  • 1.3 Deploy mortars and establish and supervise the command post.
2. Engage targets with mortars
  • 2.1 Confirm accuracy of all firing data.
  • 2.2 Check lay of all weapons are correct before firing.
  • 2.3 Give appropriate firing orders to the mortar operators.
  • 2.4 Select appropriate ammunition.
  • 2.5 Rectify minor incidents.
  • 2.6 Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager and take action as directed.
3. Maintain mortars
  • 3.1 Supervise operator maintenance activities.
  • 3.2 Rectify reported defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
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