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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding of ground based forces and CCD principles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244529  Demonstrate an understanding of ground based forces and CCD principles 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air Defence 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2007-08-16  2010-08-16  SAQA 0572/07 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-08-16   2014-08-16  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners will obtain in depth knowledge about camouflage, concealment and deception principles and tactics. The competencies acquired in this unit standard will be used in an image interpretation environment. This unit will enable learners to have an understanding of the aspects of terrain, functions and tactics of conventional and unconventional warfare. Learners will also have underpinning theoretical knowledge of ground based weapon systems.

Qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of terminology used in the military environment.
  • Analyse terrain on an image.
  • Apply doctrine and tactics of conventional warfare as an aid in the analysis of imagery.
  • Analyse weapon systems on an image.
  • Apply doctrine and tactics of unconventional warfare as an aid in the analysis of imagery.
  • Detect and analyse camouflage, concealment and deception (CCD) on an image. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication at NQF Level 4.

    Learners are assumed to have the competencies outlined in the following unit standards:
  • Perform scaling and mensuration of vertical and oblique aerial images at NQF Level 5.
  • Apply image analysis techniques at NQF Level 5.
  • Collate information into a structured image analysis report at NQFLevel 5.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of geographical space and spatial relationships at NQF Level 5.
  • Apply map and related spatial information skill for decision making in the workplace at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Camouflage, concealment and deception principles and tactics is applicable to any forces on the ground only. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of terminology used in the military environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Standard terminology is used when compiling an image interpretation report on conventional and unconventional operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Conventional refers to but are not limited to low intensity conflict, high intensity conflict, bridge head, area defence, primary position (artillery, mortar and armour), mobile defence, arc of fire, strong point, defensive station, defensive post, intermediate position, defensive area, surprise, assembly area, delay position, outpost and section.
  • Unconventional refers to but is not limited to Revolution, revolutionary warfare, insurgent, terrorist, guerrilla, power bases (political, military, economical, welfare/social).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Standard terminology is used when describing concealment tactics on aerial imagery. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Terminology refers to but is not limited to camouflage, camouflage net, concealment, deception and dummy positions.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse terrain on an image. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Terrain refers to both natural and man-made landscapes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Terrain on an image is analysed in terms of its features. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Features refer to but are not limited to broad landscape types, rock types, rivers, coastal zones, dams and lakes, swamps, water points and the ocean.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Natural landscapes on an image are analysed in terms of their geomorphology. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Geomorphology refers to but is limited to topography, landforms, drainage, and vegetation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Land coverage on an image is described as a precise type. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types refers to but is not limited to forests, range lands, barren land, Mediterranean plants and shrubs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Man-made surface features on an image are described in terms of its characteristics. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Features refer to but are not limited to settlements, systems of communication, access routes and agricultural areas.
  • Characteristics refer to but are not limited to ocation, quantity, dimensions and applications.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply doctrine and tactics of conventional warfare as an aid in the analysis of imagery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Doctrine and tactics of conventional warfare are applied when analyzing imagery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Military installations are described the in terms of their functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Installations refers to but is not limited to Barracks, ammunition dumps and rifle ranges.
  • Functions refers to but is not limited to housing, storage and workshops.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse weapon systems on an image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Weapon systems are described according to types. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types refers to but are not limited to mortars, small caliber mortars, field guns, grenade launchers and anti-tank guns.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Weapon emplacements are described in terms of fighting positions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fighting positions refer to and are not limited to trenches, rifleman positions, antitank positions, uncovered machinegun positions, bunkers, revetments, mortars and artillery sites.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Armoured vehicles are described in terms of their characteristics. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Armoured vehicles refers to but is not limited to military vehicles.
  • Characteristics refer to but are not limited to uses, structure and shape.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply doctrine and tactics of unconventional warfare as an aid in the analysis of imagery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Doctrine and tactics of unconventional warfare are applied when analysing imagery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unconventional warfare is described in terms of its elements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Unconventional refers to but is not limited to revolution, revolutionary warfare, insurgent, terrorist, guerrilla, power bases (political, military, economical, welfare/social).
  • Eements refers to but is not limited to indoctrination and misinformation.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The activities of unconventional warfare are described in terms of their phases. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Activities refer to but are not limited to sabotage and insurgence.
  • Phases refer to but are not limited to phases organisational phase and guerrilla phase.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Factors that may influence national security are identified for decision-making purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors may refer to but is not limited to possible training camps, logistic camps and refugee camps.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Detect and analyse camouflage, concealment and deception (CCD) on an image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles and methods used to achieve concealment are assessed for detection purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Methods refer to but are not limited to hiding, blending and disguising.
  • Principles refer to but are not limited to sighting, discipline and construction.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Decoy installations are examined in terms of the underlying principles of camouflage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Image interpretation techniques are applied to overcome CCD. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Image interpretation techniques refer to but are not limited to tracks, shadow and pattern.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency; assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Military history case studies pertaining to image analysis.
  • Geography as it applies to terrain.
  • Military Doctrines and Tactics:
    > Tactical level of War.
    > Operational level of War.
    > Strategic level of War.
  • Film:
    > Black and white film.
    > Colour infrared film. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems when detecting, recognising, identifying and interpreting information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly when conducting research regarding information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information when compiling an image interpretation report. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that information has possible consequences for future actions and decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Abbreviations:
  • CCD: Camouflage Concealment and Deception.

    Definitions:
  • Geomorphology: A study of the form and shape of the earth. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58784   National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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