SSB Interview Tips & Coaching | SSBCrack: Command Task and How To Tackle It

Command task is one of the most interesting and important GTO Task. Unlike other Group Task, it is not a leaderless exercise. In this test, you are the commander and you have to accomplish the given task within allotted time. Here, your ability to give command is tested by the GTO.

Depending upon the performance of the candidate, GTO selects a task for every candidate .So if you have performed well in GTO tasks, the task allotted to you in the Command task will be rather challenging. Some simple tasks are allotted to the weak candidates.

Manner of Conduct: The GTO calls the candidates one by one and interacts with them.

He will explain the task allotted to you along with the helping materials. He then tells you to choose your Sub ordinates from your Group. Then you have to finish the job within the allotted time. There may be a load to be carried along with while you are negotiating the obstacles.

Tips To Tackle the Command Task

While the GTO is explaining the task, listen to him carefully and clarify the doubts on the spot as you may not be allowed to ask anything after commencing the task.
You can spend one or two minutes to form a broad plan. Use your common sense and think of a logical solution for the task.
Never allow nervousness to overpower you as your intelligence shall not work properly when you are nervous.
Be judicious in selection of your subordinates. They will be the ones who have to help you to finish the job. As you have spent a few days with your group, you may know the weakness and strength of each Group member.
Make your subordinates stand in a line and explain the allotted task, your plan and materials at your disposal.
If you are stuck somewhere while doing the command task, you can ask suggestions of your subordinates, but you may have to lose some marks.
If you find that your subordinates are not doing the task according to your directions, ask them politely to follow your instructions.
If you feel that your plan will not work well, you have to change it. Be logical and systematic.
Do not be harsh and rude to your sub ordinates. You may encourage those who are cooperating and working well.
Do not get nervous. Be cheerful and optimistic about your success and have confidence in your planning
GTO might increase the level of difficulty by asking you not to consider some structures or changing the colour code. He may ask for multiple solutions.
When you are a helper, show maximum cooperation and loyalty.

Command task is to assess the common sense of a candidate and his ability of giving commands. He also evaluates the candidate’s ability of working under stress by increasing difficulty. This task is used by the GTO to change some of his former assumptions about a candidate and to know each candidate in detail.

What kind of task you have got during Command task, was it hard or simple. Do share your experience in the comment box below.

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