Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Cross the obstacles together, by the rules
The PGT is a series of increasingly hard obstacles the whole group must cross, carrying a load, using helping material (planks, ballis, rope) — without touching the out-of-bounds 'enemy area' or breaking the rules. It's the GTO's clearest view of how you behave in a working team.
Know the rules cold
- Out of bounds — don't touch the ground inside the marked enemy area.
- The load must travel with the group; it can't be abandoned.
- Helping material (plank, balli, rope) has rules about where it can rest.
- Structures (colour-coded) can only bear so much / be used certain ways.
- Rule breaks send the group back — composure matters when that happens.
Breaking a rule isn't just a reset — how you react to the reset is being watched. Stay positive and re-plan; don't sulk or blame.
Give ideas and help execute
You score by contributing usable ideas, helping others physically, and keeping the group moving — not by doing everything yourself or shouting over others. A good idea offered clearly and then executed as a team is the sweet spot.
Balance leading and following
Sometimes your idea wins and you lead it. Often someone else's is better — back it wholeheartedly and help. Both are officer-like. Quietly stepping in to steady a balli for a teammate counts as much as the clever idea.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Hogging the obstacle and doing everything yourself.
- ✗Going silent and just following physically.
- ✗Breaking rules in a rush, then losing composure at the reset.
- ✗Arguing over whose idea to use instead of just trying one.
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