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Familiar with term "X-Div"?
My "other son" who is attending A-School in San Diego posted something last night on a social network that has me concerned.... he posted "I am now in X-Div. (If you don't know what it is, don't congratulate me for it.)"
Does anyone know what he means? Is this bad? I haven't been able to reach him...
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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I've not heard the term, but sounds like he's on either mandatory study or restriction. I can't think of much else it could be. Bad? Probably.
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Now that would make sense. His schooling is very intense. He was home over Christmas and said he had been threatened with mandatory study stuff... Thank you for your help : )
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Never heard of X-divsion at "A" Schools....but yes I would guess it is bad. There is a chance he is on restriction and can't answer your calls or e-mails....message him on that social network site and ask him what it means though it might be some time before he can answer you.
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Are you positive he said "X" division? The reason I say this is almost all the time this isn't a
good thing. It usually means you're in trouble. Pre-1970's era they actually had a "X" division, but
it has sinced moved to mean you are being crossed (x) out of the Navy.
I wonder if he's in there to oversee (to watch) the others that are being discharged. I'm just guessing.
Here is a good expanation (and how I was taught) what "X" division is.
btw: I'd love to know what the 2010's era thinks "X" division is.
http://iwusnucmcms.fe-works.com/navycni/groups/public/@pub/@southe/...
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Hi Craig, yes I am positive that's what he called it. I did speak with him this morning and he confirmed that he has been kicked out of his education program. I believe his rating was cryptology (?) He had. Been learning Arabic. His understanding is he will now have to meet with the career counselor and be re-rated. He said he could possibly be made undesignated. Eek. He is a very intelligent young man, scored 98 on the Asvab. Unfortunately he's really young and has never been very disciplined. Could this possibly cause him to be separated? Or is that a basic training term?
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A sailor can be separated anytime if the offense is serious enough. If he simply did not keep up with the program, then he's likely just going to be re-rated. Undesignated is likely if he lost his security clearance for some reason (underage drinking is a big one for that).
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Unless there is other issues (he got in trouble) than he will just go see the CCC...request a new school (if there are any open) or get undes and move on with his career.
NOTHING is wrong with being undes...it will help teach him that discipline it sounds like he needs.
Just wait to see what happens..no reason stressing over something until you know if you need to stress or not :~}
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Shmommy - It all depends on why he got dropped. If he was out drinking and chasing women and the Navy can see he wasn't trying, then they will send him to the fleet undesignated. However, if he actually tried and just couldn't understand the material, then they will probably crossrate him into another rating, but who knows in todays overmanned Navy era. My guess is he will either be a IT or an CTR since they have already worked on his SBI access. Choose CTR, it's much better.
There is nothing wrong with not understanding the material. Even though he scored a 98 means nothing. Just like me, I'm an Electrical Engineer. I understand math, but put medical stuff in front of me I'm totally lost. I could never do the medical field, even though I scored high on the ASVAB saying I could.
He needs to read this instruction. Because he is probably going from a 6 year program, down to a 4 year, then he needs to get his contract changed. The Navy probably won't tell him, so he needs to address it himself. Don't give the Navy anymore time. Give them what is needed, then when the time comes, decide if he wants to reenlist or get out.
Dis-enrollment from "A" school
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Also, go talk to Dee at the CTI group. She is an awesome lady that really knows her stuff about the CTI rating. You will get really good info from her and that group....
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He has not been in any serious trouble. In fact, he is the DD (designated driver) for all of his friends. He seems to be pretty levelheaded in that regard. Though I also would not say he does not understand the material, he has made poor decisions with completing homework and prioritizing.
I will absolutely send him a copy of all of the input and advice here. Thank you all for the great information!
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X-Div is (was) the "crew on hand"; I believe still known as the "ship's office" its members are the MAA, the Brig, the Yeomen..gun cabinet; at Pearl, both Port & Starboard Watches had Liberty on 7 Dec..it was the X-Division of the Arizona who returned fire..U.S.S. Ranger and DLIWCB were my duty in 1970..
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