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1.01 HISTORYThe Divisional System came about over 200 years ago out of necessity. At the time, sailors dealtwith the following conditions:• low pay• poor living conditions and food• long and difficult working conditionsOnce the Divisional System was in place, concern for the sailors living and working conditionsbecame the primary concern of the officers in charge.This created a better working atmosphere and helped promote TEAMWORK!!! .Today, every navy in the world runs based on the Divisional System (including Navy League andSea Cadets).1.02 HOW DOES IT WORK?Called the Divisional System because everything is broken into “divisions”:• division of groups of sailors• division of responsibility and workThis makes it easier to take care of the needs of each individual sailor.• In Navy League Cadets, divisions normally consist of 1 officer and a group of cadets (numbersdepend on corps strength). Larger corps may split up their cadets into divisions based on thefunctions at the corps (Band, guard, etc…).Division names may be applied to further distinguish the groups as well as providing some “espritde corps” for the cadets. Divisions are normally named after a particular class of naval ships (ie.Halifax Class Frigates) or the phonetic alphabet.(refer to the diagram on the next page as you read the next four paragraphs)• If a cadet has a question or concern, they will normally go to the Divisional Petty Officer (DPO)or Chief. The DPO will then go to the Divisional Officer (DO). At times, the cadet will godirectly to the DO, which is understandable since the DPO is often a child, like the cadet.• If the DO is unable to answer the question or solve the problem, they will proceed to theExecutive Officer (XO) who is responsible for all Divisions.• If necessary, the XO will approach the Commanding Officer (CO).• The response should come back down divisional system in the same manner as it went up. Ifthe cadet asks the DO a question, the DO should deliver the answer.NL(232)E – 01 Sep 2004 34
COXODODPOCADET1.03 DIVISIONAL OFFICERSThe Divisional Officer is the most important job. The DO will care for and promote the welfare ofcadets in their charge.Within the normal divisional system, all matters must always start with the DPO. However, whendealing with cadets, the DO must always have their ear to the ground. There is nothing wrong withallowing your DPO to handle questions of a routine nature, but when necessary (conflict resolution,personal matters, etc.), the DO must intervene. The DPO must also know when to pass problemsto the DO, which enforces the necessity for a strong relationship of the divisional staff.• The DO has the responsibility of determining the best action to take in any given situation. Anyproblem of a personal or behavioural matter will most often move up the Divisional System tothe XO. Any other matter, if not handled by the DO, will be directed to the appropriate officer inthe Chain of Command.For Example:A question about missing a week of training – Training OfficerA problem with a uniform item – Supply Officer• The problems or requests that may be brought to the DO are many and varied. It may be asimple request for leave, a personal problem, a service matter concerning rank, etc. If they sodesire, every member is entitled to meet with their commanding officer, provided they gothrough the proper channels.• There is no better way to assist in morale than by the DPO and DO taking a personal interest ineach cadet. There is no excuse for the DPO and DO not knowing the name of each cadet intheir division. Whenever possible, the DPO/DO should be aware of a cadet’s personal situationand circumstances (strengths, weaknesses, hobbies, physical disabilities, impairments,brothers and sisters, school situation, etc).NL(232)E – 01 Sep 2004 35
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