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Section 3 – Group Testing

Progressive Group Task (PGT)

How the PGT is conducted

This is the third activity in the GTO test series and first among the practical
tasks. The competition stage of the group discussion continues through this
stage at least in the beginning. In this task, there are four obstacles which the

group has to cross in 45 minutes following certain rules. The group is also
expected to carry a load which is in the form of a blue drum/barrel. The
obstacles are nothing but a certain area of the ground will be marked by a

start line and a finish line, and the ground between the lines will be declared
as out of bounds, and since you have to cross this out of bounds area without
stepping on the ground, it becomes an obstacle. The distance between the

start and finish lines is normally 10 to 15 feet. To facilitate tackling these
obstacles, certain helping materials are provided which are in the form of a
plank, balli (a round thick wooden piece similar to a bamboo) and ropes. The

length of the plank and balli are normally 5 feet and that of the rope is
normally 6 feet. Also, there are certain structures placed in the out of bounds
area which can be used. Using the structures and helping materials, the group

has to cross the obstacles. Pictures are given for a better appreciation of how
the obstacles look.

There are five rules that are required to be followed while tackling these

obstacles. A clear understanding of these rules is important as the same rules