COMMAND TASK :)
Physical TasksFor these physical tasks you should be carrying white short
shirt, while shorts, white canvas shoes and white socks.
Command TaskIn this task, each candidate in the group, is selected in turn
as commander by the Group Testing Officer. The commander chooses three
or four candidates as his assistants for tackling an obstacle. The commander
will be successful in his task if possesses qualities of a leader. He should be
very intelligent in the selection of his assistants, in imparting them proper
brief instructions, in getting labor out of them and assisting them properly
whenever required. The assistants of the commander should also strive for
the success of their leader. All the way, they should carry out his orders with
sincere spirit and loyalty. The main purpose of the Group Testing Officer in
the performance of command task, is to assess the value of the candidate as
a commander. He also gets a glimpse of the qualities of the assistants of the
commander, The candidates should also prove themselves to be useful,
sincere, and loyal subordinates.
The time allowed for the execution of the command task is usually 10
minutes.
Helpful Hints
As a commander he should avoid seeking any suggestions from his
subordinates.In order to perform the duty of a commandership the candidate
should avoid to do the work himself. He should supervise the whole work. At
times, if necessary, he can extend his helping hand to others in the
performance of smooth work.The candidate as a commander, must see that
nobody stands idle.He must give utmost importance to the items of planning,
supervising and execution of the work.He should select a place which can
enable him supervise the work in a most efficient manner.
ExampleIn this problem, the commander is supplied with a little wooden
ladder P and a small wooden plank Q. The portions of the material which are
indicated in the black shades are allowed to touch the ground between the
finishing line and the starting line. Otherwise it is, for material and men out
of bounds.Command Task
