Firearm Handling
Handle firearms in accordance to standard operating procedures
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Security Operations
Levels
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to operate firearms
Perform hand over of firearms to another person
Perform takeover of firearms from another person
Perform loading of firearms
Perform unloading of firearms
Observe safety rules and precautions drills when handling firearms
Perform stoppages and immediate actions
Apply correct marksmanship principles to operate firearms
Carry out live firing
Conduct inspections and recommend appropriate corrective mechanisms
Inspect regularly all firing incidents and sites and document observations and conclusions
Identify rectifying actions required of officials to ensure adherence to procedures
Act promptly to all incidents within ambit and with appropriate intensity as befits the incident
Create policies for accurate handling and nil incidents
Modify procedures appropriately while ensuring that any modification follows due process
Conduct thorough enquiry into each incident and all 'suspected' pre-incidents to understand the underlying causes behind incidents
Develop a defensive strategy to use of firearms for the unit