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Based on how many times he's skied, the immediate answer to whether you should send him off is an absolute, definite, no.First off, just saying he's mastered parallel turns on blacks, isn't really in the same ballpark as a race development program. He could be very talented or just a naturally good athlete but neither would suggest to put him in race training on their own. Just having grown up in a ski town, many of us were on some of the steepest double blacks in the US at 5 or 6 years old, and many of us raced for a long time, starting at about that age. But, just being able to ski an arbitrarily graded slope, isn't really a metric in itself to base a decision like whether to have your child race or not.Moving on. I would first allow him to have way more experience than just skiing a handful of times. Don't even consider something like formal racing yet. Get as much mileage as possible and if he can ski with people whom are much better, he'll get better that much faster. But make sure it's something he's going to stay interested in.After that, if racing is actually something he would like to do, once he's gotten some serious mileage on the skis, then you can start looking at what opportunities exist.Many ski areas have jr. races that he can join even if he's not on a ski team. Especially at this age, they're still fun and low pressure, and you can get a quick gauge on how he is compared to others in his age group, and how much experience and training he's going to need to be competitive.Best place to look for a formal ski club is the USSA website. You can look up ski clubs in your area or anywhere in the country. USSA Club Lookup | USSASince you're not living at a ski area, things get complicated fairly quickly, especially at this age. To put it simply, you either need to move to a ski area or find a boarding ski school which probably doesn't exist for this age group.Most ski programs do not have anything close to boarding facilities so parents are the assistant coach and the shuttle driver for their kids races and practice. This is very time consuming, and the level of involvement goes up over time. By the time you have a high school racer, you basically have a second job. But, for this to work, you basically have to be living near a ski area with a USSA program. Costs for these programs ranges from about $1000 per season to tens of thousands, plus fees for gear, travel, passes, and race entry. Cost depends on the ski club, schedule, trainers, etc., but this is the cheapest and easiest way to get into serious racing.After that, things get pretty crazy and committed which is boarding programs. There are basically 2 types of boarding programs that benefit skiers.The first are normal private schools that have their own ski teams. Skiing is basically a scholastic sport, like Basketball or Football is in many schools. These programs usually train and travel to USSA and other race events on the weekend throughout the winter. They many have after school skiing if the local ski area has lighted runs. These programs cost as much as the private school costs, plus whatever additional fees there are for the skiing.The second type is the ski specific programs where kids basically ski all winter and go to school in the summer, a reverse of the normal US school schedule. The ones I've seen are in Park City, there's probably a few other ski areas where they exist, but they're not common. These boarding schools are unbelievably expensive. At this point, $50,000 per year probably isn't unreasonable if not a bargain. Many of these schools will not accept any applicant, they basically have to qualify to get in. But, you get the best and most complete training possible in the correct season.So, not sure if I even answered your question but hopefully gave you enough information to pursue further if you want.Another good training tool are ski camps. Mt. Hood and Whistler are probably the most common, but they offer summer ski camps that are a great way to get a lot of experience in a short amount of time, often under the instruction of professional racers. At his age, it's probably too early, but in a few years might want to look at some of these.

Throughout my life I've been running a lot and for different reasons.I started running near the end of Junior high when I was a bit overweight. That was the first time I signed up to a gym. It worked out well and I've lost some weight before high school, but I didn't really enjoy it back then and it was a task more than a hobby.In high school I was assigned to the same class as the basketball team, which was an athletics oriented class (real athletics coach instead of gym teacher, extra gym classes and a bit of theoretical studies). I'm super competitive by nature, and while most of the guys were way more athletic than me, I figured running was something I could compete with them. I started running to actually improve instead of just losing weight and ended up in pretty good shape. Our "finals" that year was a 10K run, which I finished around the top 5 in my class. I can't say running was fun back then, but I was feeling way better about it than when I was just running to lose weight, and felt much more driven to work out.Before my military service, I tore my ACL playing football. I had to have surgery on my knee, so I couldn't run for around 5 months, and my fitness deteriorated badly. I still remember the day my physical therapist cleared me to run again for the first time and let me go on a short 1K run. I felt horrible about what I've lost and this was probably the single time I've been most motivated to run. I was aiming to enlist into one of the elite units in the army and in order to get accepted you had to pass sort of a 'hell week' which includes among other stuff a ton of physical exercises.When I finished my rehab I had 2 months left before this week, and I've been running a ton to get ready. I eventually didn't get accepted to the unit I wanted, but at least I was back to shape after the surgery. Although I can't say running was fun back then, feeling that each run was driving me closer to my goal was super satisfying.I got into a different unit in the army, and throughout 3 years of mandatory service we were constantly training to stay in shape. We mostly grumbled about having to run a lot, but there was a healthy competition within our team as to who runs the best times, so it motivated us to give our best effort during those runs. Still, the fact that we were running because we were told to and while we didn't have almost any free time anyway made all of us kind of resent it. I really didn't like running back then, but I got used to it.A month or two after I got discharged, I was volunteering with an organization that works with victims of terror, helping them sign up people to their running cause before the Jerusalem marathon. The day before the event, they asked whether I wanted to run for them as well, as they had extra race entries left. Thinking I was still in good enough shape I figured it would be a nice challenge and signed up to the half marathon course. This event really changed my perception of running. The course was beautiful the atmosphere was awesome and I enjoyed every single minute of the run. I finished with a decent time of around 1:50 (one hour fifty minutes), and shortly after I decided I'm going to go for a full marathon.I was scheduled to fly to the states 3 months later to work in a summer camp and then to travel to Alaska. I was looking for running events, and found out that the Equinox Marathon will be held during my last day in Alaska, and will be going out of Fairbanks, which was my last destination there. In short, great fit.The only problem? Well, the Wikipedia article about the race referred me to this article: The World's 15 Toughest Marathons - weather.com, where it was listed at number nine.Still, imagining this would be a cool experience I decided to go for it. I joined up with other staff members in the camp that were preparing for other marathons and we started practicing together. I can honestly say running was a ton of fun. I ended up running the marathon, and consider it one of the best experiences of my trip. The feeling of achievement combined with the joy of running those beautiful trails is impossible to describe.Today I don't have any goal, but I still run for fun. So instead of following a set pattern for 2 times a week or something like that, I just run whenever I feel like it, usually for around 20 kilometers at a slow easy pace. I think I will probably try another marathon some day, but for now I'm just taking it easy.So, this came out totally longer than I expected... I'm honestly surprised you are still reading. :) In conclusion I would say that I've had a ton of different reasons to run, but I really started enjoying it when I was running for myself, and not for a different goal other than running itself.

Required Qualification to get into Indian Navy as a Commissioned Officer or Sailor, may vary depending upon the type of entry, once chooses to opt.Induction of officers in the various Branches of the Indian Navy is undertaken through one of the following modes/schemes:-Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) entriesDirect Entry Permanent Commission /Short Service CommissionUniversity Entry Scheme (UES)UPSC ENTRYThe UPSC entries are under the aegis of Union Public Service Commission with IHQ MoD (Army)/ADG (Recruiting) as the nodal agency. Inductions under these entries are held twice in a year. These entries are National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA/NA), Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) and NCC. The details of these entries are as follows:-National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) ExamThis entry is controlled by UPSC with IHQ MoD (Army)/ADG (Recruiting) as nodal agency. It consists of written examination conducted by the UPSC followed by conduct of the SSB interview, medical test by Indian Navy (naval candidates only) and final preparation of merit list by UPSC. The appointment letter for NDA (Navy and Naval Academy) are issued by IHQ MoD (Army)/ADG (Recruiting) and IHQ MoD/DMPR respectively. The training of officers selected through this entry, commences in the month of Jan/Jul every year. The advertisement for this entry is published in Jun/Dec. Tentative examination schedule of NDA entry is as follows:-Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE)This entry also consists of written exam conducted by the UPSC, followed by conduct of the SSB interview, medical test by Indian Navy (naval candidates only) and final preparation of merit list by UPSC. The appointment letter is issued by IHQ MoD/DMPR. The training of officers selected through this entry commences in the month of Jan/Jul and the advertisement is published in Nov/Jul. Tentative examination schedule of NDA entry is as follows:-NCC EntryThe vacancies for Naval Wing Senior Div NCC ‘C’ certificate holders are published along with CDSE advertisement. No written test is conducted for this entry. The eligible candidates are required to forward their application directly to IHQ MoD (N)/ DMPR through DGNCC. The candidates are deputed for SSB interview. After qualifying SSB these candidates undergo medical examination and if found fit, are inducted in the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit. The training of officers selected through this entry normally commences in the month of Jan/Jul every year.DIRECT ENTRY PERMANENT COMMISSION/SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (DEPC/DESSC)The Direct entries are controlled by IHQ MoD (Navy) /DMPR and cater for both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). Advertisements calling for application from eligible candidates for such entries are published in the leading newspapers and Employment News twice in a year between Feb to May and Aug to Nov. The applications are received and candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on cut off decided by IHQ MoD (Navy)/ DMPR. The SSB qualified candidates undergo medical examination and if found fit, are inducted in the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit. The entries are 10+2 (B.Tech), Direct Entry Short Service Commission (GS (X /Hydro)/ Tech/ NA/ IT/ Sub/ Pilot/ Obs/ Edu/ Log/ ATC/ NAIC/ Law/ Sports and Permanent Commission (Log / Edu/ NAIC/ Law/ Musician). The training of officers selected through these entries normally commences in the month of Jan/Jul every year. The List of various Direct PC/SSC entries with tentative notification schedule is as follows:-Note:- THIS IS TO INFORM THAT WITH EFFECT FROM JAN 2018 COURSE, FOR WHICH THE ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MAY/JUN 2017, THE SHORTLISTING OF CANDIDATE FOR SSB FOR 10+2 B TECH ENTRY OF THE INDIAN NAVY WILL BE BASED "ONLY ON JEE(MAINS)RANK" AND "NOT ON PCM PERCENTAGE OF XII". ASPIRANTS ARE THEREFORE, REQUESTED TO APPEAR FOR JEE (MAINS)-2017 EXAM, THE REGISTRATION FOR WHICH WILL BE OPENING IN DEC 2016.UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEMEUniversity Entry Scheme is under the control of IHQ MoD (Navy)/ DMPR and caters for both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). UES is conducted once a year, coinciding with the induction for Autumn Term at Indian Naval Academy. Various teams are deputed to different technical colleges all across the country for Campus Interview (CI). The Candidates of seventh semester, who have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% up to fifth term, are graded by the team as per their performance during the CI. The selected candidates are deputed for SSBs. The SSB qualified candidates undergo medical examination and if found fit, are inducted in the Indian Navy on the basis of All India Merit. The branches on offer for UES includes Technical (Engineering, Electrical and Naval Architecture), Executive (Pilot, Observer, Logistics, General Service and Information Technology), Aviation Technical (E/L) and Submarine (E/L). An advertisement for this entry is published once a year in the month of Jun/Jul. The campus interviews are conducted and coordinated by IHQ MoD(N) and the three Commands HQs in the following states:-Following list of tables will help you find eligibility according to your qualification.Now this was the part of Application, Next Comes SSB Interview.I believe even before setting in for above tasks and planning for them, invest good amount of time in yourself. Without Knowing yourself, one can never get through SSB, and that’s how each task is designed to get qualities out of your personality.Self Introspection of your qualities is very crucial. Knowing ones’ Strength and Weakness are the building blocks to success.Coming To Various Stages of Interviews, you can scroll down to the part which says SELECTION PROCESS, if you are interested knowing more about how to Self Introspect and Improving Ones Quality, you can read further, otherwise i would suggest, you can stop your reading here.Now, as you have chosen to read further, well first of all congrats because You have PATIENCE my friend. Even before keeping any points in my mind for SSB, my friend you need look into you,i.e.Self Introspection is crucial aspect of SSB, and indeed Life.Unless and Until you don’t know about you Strengths and much more important your weaknesses, it will make things a lot tricky.SSB as a whole is rather very easy testing process, and why not it was designed to be like that, so that your real self can come out, its Us who make tough for us by trying the shortcuts, and this step is taken when someone is to much crazy about achieving something, well both this things don’t go well with SSB.I will what i did, for a start for self introspection, you can have your own way for it, I took a A4 sheet and started with my Strengths, an you know what i got a hell lot of strengths on the paper, but then came climax, When i started jotting down myweaknesses, i could only make 4–5 points max,if you see this in normal scenario its good that i have less weaknesses and even anyone would see it that way,and i am no different, but i took a random thought process, i thought why is it that i have so less weaknesses but then too i am not able to hit the target, answer was obvious, i was not looking in for weaknesses deeply, what my mind did while writing down weaknesses was it started categorizing them common, small or negligible weaknesses, whereas same didn’t happened in case of Strengths, there i had it, I broke down classification, and started finding weaknesses of mine, and believe and made me realize that there were many incidents which overlooked instead of learning from those mistakes.Sorry, for long explanation , but i guess you must have got my point, but don’t just stop at Strengths and Weaknesses, think of what you daily, your hobbies, you sporting activities, this will help you to confidently answer question about yourself, and believe me or not, when you don’t know yourself completely its this Questions On you which take you down.So, when you are out there in SSB, you need to make sure of this things in broader aspects,BE YOURSELF - let others response may sound how much interesting and thrilling, its your response and reaction that matters at that moment, from my experience i thing which i observed, SSB majorly focuses on how you do itordeal with a certain situation. Even if you give an interesting and impressive answers, which you have mugged up, it wont do any good, and in fact do a lot bad, Instead, you can give your answers, and think before answering so that when stressed upon, you can confidently support your point.PRESENCE OF MIND - Its very crucial, a lot go down just because they neglect this aspect. Presence Of Mind not brings in “A” Game of yours, it broadens your horizon of thinking, instead of getting excited and running just for the sake of running without any direction. This Aspect brings in Patience in you, and its no secret staying calm in stressful situation is key to go through it.BE POSITIVE & OPTIMISTIC - Putting you under stress is what SSB does to take your real out, so many times things don’t go the best way you would have hoped for, now at this point you need to have a optimistic view, analyse your mistake and move on, instead of crying and getting worried over it, as doing this just starts a chain reaction which will destroy all your tests.All the above mentioned three points together power up your CONFIDENCE, and it goes in your favor in a big way.Some simple points such as,Be at your Formal best when asked to be, How you pull yourself is reflective of you Personality.Listen to Instruction very keenly and follow them, Instruction given are very clear in nature and if you hear it properly, you won’t have any Doubt.And, Last but not the least, Enjoy it, yeah you heard it right Enjoy it, its a whole new experience which you feel in 5 days, you will make lot of friends and some of them will be there for long time in your life.for simple outline of the SSB Process you can visit this link → Join Indian NavySELECTION PROCESSThe aim of five day testing is to assess personality of candidates by three pronged approach – Manasa, Vacha & Karmna, Translating into your thoughts, speech and deed/actions. These three approaches are termed as techniques and they are assessed by Psychologist, Interviewing Officer and Group testing Officer independently. The summation of three approaches in conference gives inputs for identifying a potential and a trainable Armed Forces leader.TESTING SCHEDULE AT SSBThe selection process is spread over five days testing schedule and is conducted in two stages. Stages I is conducted on the first day and the candidates having some chance of getting selected are retained for Stage II based on the performance of candidates in written test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP & DT) conducted on Day 1. The brief program for five days is given below and the same is elaborated in subsequent sections.STAGE -1DAY 1 - Written Test, PP & DTSTAGE – IIDAY 2- Psych Test ; InterviewDAY 3- GTO 1 Day; InterviewDAY 4- GTO 2 Day; InterviewDAY 5- ConferenceREPORTING DAYRECEPTIONYour day of reporting starts with the reception as per the details given in call letter/ SMS sent to you, a reception is organised for all candidates at the railway station. You have to report to the Movement Control Office (MCO) at the time and date given in call letter/SMS. Here a representative of the SSB manning the reception will receive you and direct you to a bus that will take you to SSB.Candidates arriving late or by road/air should proceed directly on their own and report to the SSB. On your arrival at the SSB, you will be given sufficient time to settle down.OPENING ADDRESSThe first organised event at the SSB is the opening address. The duty officer gives and introductory talk, explains matters of administration arrangements, the DOs and Don'ts at the SSB and the routine at SSB in the brief for the next five days. Listen carefully to what he says.DOCUMENTATIONAfter the opening address Documentation check is the next event. You are required to produce your original certificates for verification and fill up certain forms like the TA form on the reporting day itself. You will also be allotted chest numbers for your Stage I testing.DAY 1 – STAGE 1OIR TESTMorning of the Day 1 begins with the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test. The test would start early, so ensure that you have a good night sleep and wake up in time to be ready for the tests. The tests themselves include verbal and non-verbal tests which require simple and analytical reasoning.PPDTThe second test of Day 1 is Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT). During this test a picture is flashed on screen for 30 seconds and candidates have to broadly note down certain basic parameters i.e. No of characters, their age, sex, mood and thereafter write a story relating to the situation in the picture. A story that could cover, what according to the candidate’s perception led to the situation in the picture, its present and future development? The time allotted for the story to be written down is 4 minutes.GROUP DISCUSSIONIn this test the picture and your stories would be discussed in a group. For this phase the batch is divided in small groups. The strength of a group is around fifteen candidates. To start the Group Discussion, each candidate would be required to narrate his perception and individual written story. Subsequently, candidates will discuss among themselves and achieve a common consensus about the characters and the theme of the story.RESULT OF STAGE 1Once all candidates have undergone this stage the results of Stage I are declared. Successful candidates are retained for Stage II testing and the balance are asked to leave after a short brief on general shortcomings. The candidates are provided with lunch and transport to go to the railway station. Candidates will also be paid the entitled Travelling Allowance for AC 3 tier class. This travelling allowance is paid to candidates appearing for the first time in SSB on production of the original tickets.STAGE 2The candidates retained for further testing in Stage 2 will be divided into groups of eight to ten candidates. Each candidate will be allotted a new chest number. It is important to remember that you are not competing with other candidates, all of you will be assessed against the common standard of suitability and it is possible that everyone in the group is selected or rejected. You will require to fill up Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) with correct and exact details about your life. In case of a large batch some of you may find yourself facing Interviewing Officer in the evening of same day.DAY - 2PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTThe second day sees the testing in the earnest and begins with the onset of Psychological Assessment. The candidates are taken through a series of situations projected as words, pictures and narrated situations. The reaction timings are stringent to bring in natural and subconscious behavioral pattern of individual. As the Psych tests takes time and one has to be fresh and natural, the tests are started early in the morning. Before the tests are administered you will be briefed by the Psychologist about the various tests you have to undergo, also before you undergo actual tests you will be familiarises with the example tests of each type. Psych test are administered on candidates to access the psychological profile acceptable for candidates of particular age group.THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TESTThe first test among the battery of Psych tests is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). In this test a total of 12 pictures including a blank picture will be shown for 30 seconds each, one after the other. Candidates are asked to write story around the picture shown, covering issues like what led to the situation, what is going on and what would be the outcome of the situation perceived in the picture. The picture is selected in a manner to allow your creative mind to evolve a number of stories.No story is correct or wrong, what matters is it must be a story triggered in your mind by the picture. Remember that the picture is shown only for 30 seconds and then you are asked to write about the picture within four minutes. In the blank picture, you have to imagine a picture of your own choice and write a story around that. Since the timings are stringent you are advised to write the story that occurs to you first on seeing the picture, that way your response will be natural and you will be able to write the entire story within the limited time available to you.WORD ASSOCIATION TESTThe next psych test is the Word Association Test (WAT). In this test a total of 60 words are shown to the candidates. Each word is flashed on the screen for 15 seconds. The candidate is required to write down the first thought or idea that comes to his mind on seeing the word in the space provided in the 15 seconds before the next word is flashed.SITUATION REACTION TESTThe third psych test is the Situation Reaction Test (SRT). This test consists of 60 routine life situations regarding day to day activities. The situations are printed in the booklet and candidate is asked to write his reaction by completing the sentences as to how he would feel, think and act in these situations. A total of 30 minutes are given to candidates to write down reactions to all the sixty situations in the booklet.SELF DESCRIPTION TESTThe last in the battery of Psych tests is the Self Description Test (SD). Each candidate is given 15 minute and is asked to write 5 separate paragraphs on the opinion of his parents or guardian, friends, teachers or superiors, self opinion and qualities the candidate would like to develop/ inculcate in himself.Following is the way how you will mostly probably sited for Psych Test.DOS & DON‘TS PSYCH TESTDOsListen and adhere to the instructions properly.Clarify all your doubts before the commencement of each test.Be as imaginative and spontaneous as possible.Give your first reaction to picture/word shown to you, don’t think twice as there is no right or wrong answer to the situation, everyone is like to respond in his own unique way.Be realistic and logical in your responses and keep track of time.Don'tsDo not use coached/ tutored ideas while responding to psychological test battery.Do not create mental sets about pictures during run up to the SSB as it may restrict your spontaneity and imagination.INTERVIEWOn completion of Psych tests and subsequent refreshment break, some of the candidates have to appear before the Interviewing Officer for Personal Interview. The interviews will continue in the afternoon and evenings of Day 2, 3 and 4. You will be interviewed only once and will be informed well in advance about the time and place.The atmosphere throughout the interview is relaxed and informal. The questions are generally based on your every day experiences and relating to your work, education, family and spare time activities, hobbies and interests. Each candidate is interviewed for a duration ranging from 45 minutes to an hour. The Interviewing Officer will discuss by way of questions and answers the opportunities you had in your life and utilisation you made of them. The Interviewing Officer is fairly senior and experienced in the armed Forces while he interacts with you, he assesses whether you have the essential qualities to be trained to become an officer in the armed Forces. What you have done till date with regard to your academics, your achievements and extra curricular activities, your interest in life, interaction with your parents, friends and society at large. Candidates’ general awareness, physical and mental fortitude, form important facets to assist him in his assessment. No one is perfect and the Interviewing Officer understands and gives more than adequate benefits for the shortcomings or mistakes which you may have committed thus do not try and hide anything. The tendency of lying and making false pretences is easily found and is viewed negatively.DOS & DON'TS – INTERVIEWLook smart, cheerful and enthusiastic.Be audible but not too loud and appear keen to speak and respond to questions.Sit straight and comfortably, do not fidget, do not keep moving your hands and legs as it may distract the interviewer from your responses.If you have not understood anything politely ask for clarification or to repeat the question.You are expected to be aware so as to touch upon current events if asked.DAY 3 - GROUP TESTINGThe third day is full of exciting physical activity in the Group Testing Grounds. The candidates will be briefed by the Group Testing Officer in the morning about all out door activities. The primary concern here is to see how you will face the obstacles and the tasks allotted to you and your attitude towards other members of the group both while working with them and while directing them. Group tests do not require specialised individual skills on your part, logical thinking, coordinated team efforts, work ability to receive and give suggestion is what is looked at by assessors. You will be provided with Sketch Board, Ladders, Ropes, Planks and other such things as your tools to help you in the assigned task. You are given few minutes to form plan and thereafter execute the task within the given timeframe. The battery of GTO tests consists of nine tests/ tasks.GROUP DISCUSSIONThe first task of GTO battery of test begins with Group Discussions on a debatable topic, which is usually given on a current event/social issues. In the first group discussion the group is allowed to select one of the two topics offered.In the second group discussion the topic is of the GTO’s choice. Each discussion will last for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Each candidate is expected to participate in the discussions. Remember that the discussions involve the exchange of ideas and thoughts. It is not a traffic of words.GROUP PLANNING EXERCISEThe Group planning Exercise is the second test of the GTO test series. In this test a story on a model with a few problems is narrated. What you are required to do is to identify the problems and evolve the practical solution within the given time. You are expected to write down your own individual solution on the paper provided to you. A candidate while giving solution should think logically, write and draw neatly and also examine alternate solutions of the problem. Thereafter your group collective solution will be discussed by the group and you are expected to participate in evolving the group plan acceptable to everyone. One of you may then be asked to explain the acceptable group plan.PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASKProgressive Group Task is the next GTO test. Four obstacles are required to be collectively negotiated by your group along with a heavy load. Certain helping materials in the form of Rope, Planks etc are provided for the task to be completed within 40 minutes. Ground rules will be explained to the candidates in detail before the commencement of the tests. Make sure you and your group adheres to the rules strictly. Also remember that all of you and the load need to negotiate the obstacle together to move on during this test.GROUP OBSTACLE RACEUnlike other tasks here the entire group competes with other groups of your batch over a set of six obstacles. Each group has to carry a roll of tent/ stuffed gunny bags in the shape of snake from the start point to finish point. Therefore the task is commonly referred as Snake Race. The rules of the race will be explained to you, the winner is the group that cover all the obstacles against the challenge posed by opponents. Not to forget to include time, obstacles and load within the framework of rules of the race. After the race there is a short 20 minutes break for rest and refreshments.HALF GROUP TASK (HGT)After the break you will participate in the Half Group Task. This task is similar to the PGT except that it is conducted over one obstacle with smaller group.LECTURETTEOn completion of HGT the GTO will conduct the task called lecturette. Each member of your group will deliver a three minutes informal talk on a topic selected by candidate from the set of topics offered separately to each candidate.Approximately three minutes are given to the candidate to prepare the talk and thereafter speak for three minutes in front of group on the subject chosen by the candidate.DAY 4 - GROUP TESTINGThe balance of the Group Tests are conducted on fourth day. The test begins early in the morning with Individual Obstacle (IO) course.INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLESIn the individual Obstacle there are ten obstacles designed to test candidates individual ability in negotiating them, you are given three min to negotiate as many obstacle as possible on your own. If the course is completed within the time limit, you may repeat the obstacle of your choice. You will be given short break after all members of the group have completed their individual obstacle course.COMMAND TASKThe next task in line is the Command Task, each member of your group will be put in command of the group in turn, the objective being completion of the specified task as commander of a group. You will be first briefed by the GTO regarding the task and thereafter you will explain the task to your group as commander and give instructions to them and also monitor the completion of the task personally.FINAL GROUP TASKAs the name suggest the last GTO test is the final group task, here once again the entire group gets together to complete an assigned task within the stipulated time frame.DOS & DON'TS for GTO TESTDOsPerceive the problems posed correctly and assimilate all details.Have adequate awareness about general/ current affairs.Be quick enough to think and write solutions.Solutions should be logical and realistic.Be spontaneous and forthright in expressing yourself, participate actively.In outdoor task, be energetic, participate and contribute to the group activities.Understand the requirement of the task, plan and try to evolve/suggest workable ideas.Keep the group aim in mind.Be confident and develop perseverance in pursuing the aim/goal.Be effective in communicationDon’tDon’t limit yourself to one type of media-explore various types of media to acquire knowledge/awareness about topics of general interest.Don’t try to put pre-conceived knowledge / ideas, utilize them to generate own ideas.Don’t sit/stand back and wait for opportunity to come your way – grab the opportunity.Don’t shut out others’ ideas.DAY 5 – CONFERENCE DAYCLOSING ADDRESSThe last or the 5th day is spent in the conference. In the continuation of the process of selection, the day begins with the closing address. Closing Address is generally given by Dy President of the board before the Board Conference. During the address officer will highlight the merits of selection system, explain the qualities that we in the Armed Forces are looking for in your personality and provide clarification to any doubts or question that may arise in your mind. This is also interactive forum for you to put forward any problem complaint or any suggestion that you may have experienced during your stay at SSB.BOARD CONFERENCEThe Board Conference is the final event of the five day testing process, during the board conference which is chaired by president, Dy president and all the assessors that is the GTOs, Psychologists and Interviewing Officers, who have assessed you will be in attendance. Each candidate is discussed in detail by the three assessors, who have examined his demonstrated performance through the specific technique independently to arrive at consensus on acceptability of each candidate. Detailed process of validation and counter validation is undertaken to arrive at final decision about the candidate. Candidates will be asked to appear individually before the board. You will be asked some question during the conference. Your answers during the conference are also important. The board makes final recommendation about the suitability of the candidate as well as final marks to be awarded to each candidate.DECLARATION OF RESULTAfter all the candidates have appeared before the board and the result has been compiled, the Technical Officer of the board will announce the result. The candidates who fail to make the grade are seen off at the railway station. All those who are recommended by the board will stay on for the medical examination which may take one week.MEDICAL EXAMINATIONRecommended candidates appear before the medical board for carrying out their medical board after the SSB results. It takes 4 to 5 working days for the concerned Military Hospital to complete the medical board and after that the candidates are dispersed. NDA candidates are examined both for Army and Navy unless otherwise instructed and endorsement of fitness status will be made accordingly. President of the medical board will guide the candidates for Appeal/Review Medical Board procedures. Candidates may seek the advice of President Special Medical Board for review/appeal in case they have been declared unfit.Few Tips from my personnel experienceBE YOURSELF and I mean it, not just for the sake of saying. Trust you actions and Thoughts.Little Self Introspection such as your strengths & weaknesses will give you more clarity about your personality.If you don’t do physical exercise much, start jogging, it will help you to keep up your breath during GTO.Smiling brings positive thoughts. Make a habit to converse with others with smile on your face, but of-course don’t do it for serious moments otherwise i am not responsible for Slap…!!!!!!Don’t over do thingsStick to truth & facts, and they will be happy, go otherwise, and you will be sunken boat.and Once you get Recommended, Medically Cleared,Merit In, you can tuck me in for having a Pizza Party, after all it will be great mile to celebrate upon.All The Best.Source: - Join Indian NavyThank You.!