Command Task & Tips

Command Task (CT)

In this task each member of the group turn wise gets an opportunity to be nominated as a commander and is to required to tackle one out door obstacle of moderate difficulty independently.

The entire responsibility of the decision-making and completion is that of commander, who ever to assist the commander. He can choose any 2 to 3 subordinates as specify by the GTO to assist you in completing the task. In case that you happened to to subordinate of a commander just do what commander tells you as a true subordinate.

The rules are generally same as that of PGT. Each commander gets 10 minutes for the task.

Tips

1.Accept the responsibility willingly. i.e., without any hesitation.

2.Make judicious choice of your subordinates. Select those you feel are the best.

3.Your outline plan should be ready even before the arrival of your subordinates.

4.Commense your task after a short briefing to your subordinates, which should include your plan in outline.

5.take pride in your task as a commander by displaying interest and enthusiasm and urgency.

6.Have a total control over team.

7.Give orders like orders. i.e., be firm and clear in your instruction.

8.Though you are the commander be polite in your dealings at no stage loose temper and display aggressive tendencies.

9.Don’t give vague instructions.

10.No stage you should take suggestion from your subordinates in this task.

11.As a commander you should physically work along with your subordinates.

12.Take quick and correct decision particularly when you face difficulties.

13.As a commander do take initiative when you get an opportunity.

14.remain cool and composed when in difficult situation. 

15.remember there are many a solution in the task, there fore when you get stuck think of alternative solution opened to you.

16.When the task is completed thank your subordinates before you sending them.

17.At the end of the task when the GTO calls for other solution offer as many solution as possible.

18.Ensure you follow the rules and your subordinates also follow it. In case any rule is broken do the remedial action without delay.

19.Also read tips for PGT.

Half & Final Group Task

Half Group Task (HGT) 

In this task the group is divided in to two equal halves and each half group is required to tackle one out door obstacle of moderate difficulty since the task is same for both. When one group is doing it the other group will not permit to watch. Each group will get 10 minutes. The rest of the conduct and rules are same as that of PGT. 

Tips 1.All tips applicable to PGT are applicable in this task also. 2.Since the task of moderate difficulty and members are few all of them are watched closely so that your performance should be better. 

Final Group Task (FGT) In this category this is the final task where in the group together to tackle one major task in about 15 minutes. Rest of the conduct and rules are same as that of PGT. 

Tips 1. All tips applicable to PGT are applicable in this task also. 2. Don’t being relaxed during the last task.

Progressive Group Task (PGT)

Let us now discuss PGT, an outdoor task. The group as a whole required to tackle four obstacles. These are arranged in such a manner than the first obstacle is simple and each successive obstacle becomes progressively difficult. 

Each obstacle is bounded by a set of parallel lines called the start line and finish line and the ground between the two is declared out of bounds. It is a leader less task. That is there is no specific authority and individual. However to tackle this ground certain permanent wooden structures are there and at the start line of first obstacle certain helping materials (planks, bellies and ropes) provided which could be made use of to help you to crossing over. 

In addition a common group load is provided of the start line of the first obstacle, which become the group responsibility to take it alone as the final responsibility. Total time is 15 minutes. While negotiating this obstacles certain rules are to be observed which the GTO will explain to you and this rules are the same for other outdoor as well. 

Rules 

1.Out of bound rule: The ground between the start and final line is out of bound for both man and material. 

2.Group Rule: Unless all the members of the group reach the finish line of previous obstacle you can’t proceed to the start line of the next successive obstacle, which means at one time the whole group tackling one obstacle. 

3.Distance Rule: You can’t jump across between two points having a distance of more than four feet.Either you bridge the gap or reduce the gap to make it less than four feet with the help of helping material so that you can jump. This distance restriction is applicable both in horizontal and vertical plane. How ever in case you decided to swing any distance with the help of a rope you may do so because swinging in any case is not jumping. 

4.Color Rule: a. White: Any thing painted white can be used by both men and material. b. Red: Nothing can touch what is painted red. c. Black: It has no significance there for consider black as the color which is immediately above it. d. Forth Color: GTO will specify it.It may be yellow, green, blue or brown. Only human beings can touch it, not helping material. 

5.Rules for helping material a. Two rigid helping material can’t tied to each other with the help of a rope, but it can be placed one at the top of other as long as its not tied. b. Any number of helping material can tied separately to any number of structures. c. Any number of ropes can be joined to each other. 

Penalty: In case you break any of the above rule even unintentionally get back to the previous point to the breaking of the rule and there after repeat it or change your idea so that you will not break the point again and again. This remedial action , you do it on your own without pointing out to you by GTO. 

TIPS: 

1.Be an active participant through out the outdoor task, which means you must make both mental and physical contribution towards achieving the progress for the group. 

2.Give as many ideas as possible even it is minor in nature. 

3.In case your idea is superior to those of other try to convince them to accept yours. But in case some one else idea better than yours accept it. But there after don’t withdraw but physically involve yourselves in the completion of that idea. 

4.Always be there in the active orbit of activity. 

5.Display interest, enthusiasm, zeal, buoyancy, and urgency in the task. Your own body language should be smart and energetic. 

6.Take initiative to step in first and when ever you get an opportunity. 

7.Show concern for the weaker member of the group. 

8.No stage show, aggressive words or action. 

9.Display a cooperative attitude in the task otherwise the group would not progress. 

10.Be conscious on observing the rules and take remedial action whenever you break it. 

11.Show interest in the common group load. 

12.Last person at each stage is going to pose problems and there fore have to plan something to take him along. 

13.every obstacle is at least three solutions therefore when you get stuck at any stage think of alternative solution open to you (left, right, centre). 

14.To get the ideas frequently look at the structure as well as helping material then alone you will be able to establish the link between two which come to you in the form of an idea.(use the plank as cantilever beam,both end supporting beam etc..) 

15.when the task is terminated GTO call for ideas of our as many as possible.Talk loudly, clearly and convincingly. Otherwise member wouldn’t pay attention what you say.

Planning Exercise (PE)

In Planning Exercise, GTO will explain a situation of events having different problems to be reacted by the group. Each one in the group has to study the situation and to prepare his/her action plan for the group, as he/she is the leader of the group. Then the group has to discuss individual plans and arrive at a final plan of the group. 

Now let us see how we should approach the situation to derive our own solutions. It can be done in the following steps: 

1.Identify the problem in the situation. 

2.Identify the priorities of the problem. 

3.Identify the given resources. 

4.Identify the hidden resources. 

5.study the following: a. Location of problem areas b. Type of routes and distance to them. c. Type of transport available to you. d. The suitability of particular transport in a particular route and their speed on such routes. e. Various timing f. Allocate the resources g. Write your solution 

Tips for writing solution :

1.Be very attentive when GTO explains the model. Because, that will help you to identify the hidden resources. 

2.Properly understand the situation, aim to the change you want to bring in the situation at the end and prepare the action plan/solutions according to priority. 

3.Approach the situation step by step as explained before. 

4.Be fast in writing the solution, so that you can complete on time. 

5.While discussing for a common solution from the group,the tips given for Group Discussion is also applicable here. 

6.Be active and convince your points with supporting reasons. 

7.However, when your point being opposed by valid reasons, except it and continue to be involved in the discussion. 

8.Don’t get in to heated arguments and loose temper. 

9.Do give weaker member a chance. 

10.after half way through the discussion take on the role of a moderator to help the group to reach to a common agreed solution. 

11.Back the leader when he gives out solution. But minor points/changes can point out.

12.In case you have to be give group solution do give that group have arrived not own.