DEFMIL004 — Operate a light support weapon

1 Handle a light support weapon

• 1.1Handle and carry light support weapon.
• 1.2Identify, select and handle ammunition.
• 1.3Secure light support weapon.

2 Maintain a light support weapon

• 2.1Strip and assemble light support weapon.
• 2.2Clean light support weapon and associated equipment.
• 2.3Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
• 2.4Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
• 2.5Complete documentation.

3 Operate a light support weapon

• 3.1Fill and empty light support weapon magazine.
• 3.2Conduct weapon drills.
• 3.3Apply marksmanship principles.
• 3.4Adopt fire positions according to environment and threat.
• 3.5Employ weapon equipment.

4 Fire a light support weapon

• 4.1Fire light support weapon.
• 4.2Identify and engage targets.
• 4.3Comply with safety brief and/or practice brief when firing the weapon.

What does an assessment tool for DEFMIL004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFMIL004 needs to address all 33 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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