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MY RECRUIT (SON) CALLED AND SAID HE MAY NOT GRADUATE WITH HIS DIVISION 11/15/13

I am very heartbroken and upset for my son, he called last night and said that he had bad news, don't make plans to come to graduation on 11/15 unless he calls me back. He couldn't let me know anything, but I am certain he has failed one of the test to advance him to Battlestations. I have many friends and co-workers that are trying to comfort me, but I couldn't even go to work today and am working from home I am so worried. I emailed RTC and asked them if he was hurt, they replied and said - no - he is not hurt, just working to pass a test. Are there any other parents out there going through this heartbreak? My son is 18 - right out of high school. He has had positive letters and passed everything to date and this call knocked the wind out of my sails as I am sure he feels the same or worse.

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Comment by Majorityrulz on November 7, 2013 at 3:40pm: Im so sorry! Im praying my phone dont ring.Can his recruiter tell you. Maybe he has info. I know if they don't pass the run they can try up to battle stations. Keep the faith, and pray

Comment by Hayden's Mom on November 7, 2013 at 3:43pm: Thank you, we did call his recruiter but he didn't have any information and said he couldn't find out, but it sounded like it could be the physical test.

Comment by Hayden's Mom on November 7, 2013 at 3:44pm: He is on ship 12 div 003

Comment by Majorityrulz on November 7, 2013 at 3:45pm: I'm waiting for mine to pass the run. He needs to drop 30 seconds. I'm going nuts. But he still had the final one to do. His pir isn't till the 22

Comment by Hayden's Mom on November 7, 2013 at 3:52pm: I think they will put him in a different division called FIT - and they work closely with the recruits to help them pass, I am sure the Navy wants him to pass as badly as I do!! But the not knowing is the hardest thing I have had to endure.

Comment by Majorityrulz on November 7, 2013 at 4:14pm: I am with you on that. Sending him positive vibes!

Comment by BunkerQB on November 7, 2013 at 5:50pm: OK, moms please take a deep breath. Now take another one. Hayden's mom, you son didn't say he was NOT graduating, just not graduating with his 11/15 class. My son was at Officer Candidate School in 2007. He called and was furious that he had been rolled back because he failed his RLP (Room, Locker, Personal) inspection by ONE (that is correct one lousy $%*(#%@) point. Even though his academic standing was stellar, he was rolled back. His CO basically laughed at him. With the next class, he tutored a number of prior enlisted candidates in math in exchange for shining his shoes, folding his underwear and getting rid of all those loose threads coming out at the seams of his pants. He swears if his friends hadn't come up with that fair exchange of services they would all still be at OCS. Now, did this have any effect on his Navy career? NO, NO. Let me repeat - NO. Your sons/daughters are young and they might be experiencing their first hurdle as a working adult. Along the way, there will be more obstacles. They will be fine - as long as they don't do the stupid stuff, like DUI (underaged or otherwise), drugs, fighting, getting married w/o approval ... etc. etc. they can't play stupid because the Navy keeps them informed of what is acceptable and what is not - and the consequences. So tell you kids to listen up and don't test the system. Good luck to all.