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Picture 31

Obstacle 8

This obstacle is called the double ditch. In this, there are two ditches – first a long one and then a
short one. These ditches are separated by a flat surface in between. The longer ditch has a rope

hanging in the middle. You are expected to come running from a little distance, take a jump and hold
the rope. Due to inertia you will swing farther. On reaching the flat surface separating both the
ditches, you must leave the rope and land. Thereafter, take a second jump and cross the smaller ditch.
Remember, you are not permitted to first take the rope and then swing. You have to come running from
a distance and take a jump to grasp the rope. Picture 32 provides a view of this obstacle. For lady

candidates, this obstacle is optional, which means that if this obstacle is not attempted, no adverse
view is taken.

Picture 32

Obstacle 9

This obstacle is called the commando walk. In this, there is a narrow plank with a victory stand in the
middle, fixed at a height of about 10 feet. On either side there is a ladder. You can climb the ladder

from either side, walk on the narrow plank, climb on the victory stand and come down from the other
side. The sides of the ramp and the victory stands are painted red. Hence, do not touch the sides and
walk straight on it. Do not look down. Keep looking at your own height. Picture 33 provides a view
of this obstacle.