Command Task
Lead an obstacle with subordinates you choose
You're made commander, you pick two or three subordinates, and you complete an obstacle as their leader. The GTO is watching one thing above all: can you direct people clearly, confidently, and decently under a bit of pressure?
Brief clearly — the 5 parts
- Situation — what the obstacle is and the goal.
- Plan — how you'll cross it.
- Tasks — exactly who does what.
- Check — 'Any doubts?' before you start.
- Go — start with energy, adjust as you go.
Use your subordinates. A commander who does everything himself has missed the entire point — your job is to direct, not to be the strongest body on the obstacle.
Stay composed when the plan breaks
The GTO often injects a failure mid-task. Don't panic or blame your subordinates — pause, re-brief quickly, and carry on. Recovering calmly scores higher than a plan that happened to work.
Be decent to your team
Give clear instructions without barking. Thank and encourage. Officers lead people who'd willingly follow them again — that quality is visible in thirty seconds.
Strong vs. weak — side by side
"Right — we cross using the plank from drum A to B. Arjun, you steady the plank. Rohan, you carry the load across after me. Any doubts? Let's go."
"Just… follow me and do what I do." (no plan, no tasks, no use of the team)
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Doing the whole obstacle yourself and ignoring your subordinates.
- ✗A vague briefing nobody can follow.
- ✗Losing composure or blaming the team when a plan breaks.
- ✗Barking orders instead of leading decently.
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