This unit describes the skills required to observe and direct machine gun fire onto targets in accordance with standard procedures in the Defence Force.

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to observe and direct machine gun fire 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 work under the commander’s direction, and must also have authority to act independently. They will perform specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.