General
no-go
What does no-go mean?
A failure to meet the standard on a graded training event; the opposite of a 'go.'
"Two no-gos on that station and you recycle."
Origin
U.S. Army training terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'no-go'?
It is a failing result on a graded training task — the opposite of a 'go,' which is a pass.
What happens if you get a no-go?
Depending on the event, you may have to retest, and repeated no-gos can mean being recycled to redo training.
Where does the term come from?
It is standard U.S. Army training terminology for pass/fail evaluation of graded tasks.
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