DEFMIL129 — Observe and direct machine gun fire

1 Occupy and prepare a location

• 1.1Occupy appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout operation.
• 1.2Establish occupied position.
• 1.3Establish and document reference points.
• 1.4Monitor possible threats and prepare an appropriate plan of action.

2 Plan the engagement of firepower

• 2.1Use standard terminology so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained.
• 2.2Establish target position.
• 2.3Determine altitude of target from map.
• 2.4Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout the operation and ensure personnel safety in the target area.
• 2.5Describe target to stakeholders.
• 2.6Determine type of engagement and convey instructions to the gun line.

3 Direct fire onto target

• 3.1Transmit planning information to the command post.
• 3.2Transmit direction to fire to the gun line.
• 3.3Complete target analysis after impact and if appropriate refer to supervisor.
• 3.4Complete or terminate adjustments of fire.

4 Withdraw from an occupied location

• 4.1Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.
• 4.2Withdrawal from the occupied position.

What does an assessment tool for DEFMIL129 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFMIL129 needs to address all 21 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFMIL129?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFMIL129 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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