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Some tasks a commando may be required to perform include but are not limited to:
  • Accurately employ a range of advanced weapon systems (including night aiming devices);

  • Fight at close quarters with weapons;

  • Participate in a Commando fighting patrol in both urban and rural operations;

  • Destroy targets using explosives;

  • Parachute onto land or into water;

  • Participate in Tactical Air Land Operations from both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft;

  • Embark and disembark from Commando amphibious insertion craft in surf (beach and rocky landings) and from parent craft;

  • Ascend and descend vertical obstacles using military roping and caving ladder climbing techniques;

  • Operate intra-platoon communications equipment;

  • Conduct manual entry to urban structures;

  • Comply with the Laws of Armed Conflict (LOAC), Rules of Engagement (ROE) and adhere to Orders for Opening Fire (OFOF);

  • Conduct airborne rappelling and fast roping (including suspended extraction); and

  • Operate Commando amphibious boats as coxswain / bowman as part of a flotilla.



ORGANISATION


4RAR(Cdo)
  • Battalion HQ

  • A Company

  • B Company

  • C Company

  • Tactical Assault Group (East)

  • 126 Signal Squadron

  • Operations Support Company

  • Logistics Support Company




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