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[podsu]

Conditioning runs are typically run at your own pace, but staff will be everywhere along the route making sure you're actually trying and not sandbagging

My class team gave out demerits to anyone caught walking, especially at that one big hill, but yea morning PT runs were about 3 miles self-paced.

 

[serrd03]

What’s the pace that is typically run at OCS? My mile and a half is at 15 minute and within range for my prt, but im curious for runs that are longer if you keep that same pace or it’s slower. I’ll be starting in a winter class if that makes a difference

I think that’s good. I’m at 12 mins I’m sure at the beginning people’s pace will be a little bit slower. Longer runs I’m sure will be a slower pace

 

[elariosa95]

My class team gave out demerits to anyone caught walking, especially at that one big hill, but yea morning PT runs were about 3 miles self-paced.

"Oh your heart rate's not in zone 2? Give yourself 2 demerits"

 

[JFinley]

Would getting sailor of the year help my package at all? I know some things don’t matter much, just curious

 

[carviator]

Would getting sailor of the year help my package at all? I know some things don’t matter much, just curious

It certainly wouldn't hurt. But it probably won't end up making a difference on your selection.

 

[JFinley]

It certainly wouldn't hurt. But it probably won't end up making a difference on your selection.

Thank you, I know the 3 interviews are required, but do the 3 interviews and LORs influence it a lot? Or is it mainly just ASTB scores? I’ve heard both

 

[carviator]

Thank you, I know the 3 interviews are required, but do the 3 interviews and LORs influence it a lot? Or is it mainly just ASTB scores? I’ve heard both

It's hard to say what goes on at the board. But to go back to your original question, the 3 officers who do your interviews will look at your entire package so you will at least look better in their eyes if you win SOY.
I believe there is also immediate selection criteria and it looks like you may qualify. I haven't read the PA in over a year so I could be wrong. When I was applying, scores were the main factor and everything else was bonus. Definitely try for all 10s on your appraisals, don't submit them if you get a low one.