Any laws regarding midnight shifts for National Guard soldiers right before a drill?

Please see some of the other comments. There isn't a regulation there is a law. I'm not sure I'd feel safe getting into a car with someone who hasn't gotten a lot of sleep either. Nor should that person be allowed to perform any duties without proper rest.

Although it's a new day and age, and everyone seems to be a bit apprehensive about some details on human existance, I for one know I never take a risk doin anything I do. So, in stating that, not everything said by our military leaders and advisors is absolutely correct, but a mere fail safe to, for lack of a better term, cover their own ass, or in this case, collective asses. The soldier I spoke about in my initial post has been in since 2004. He's been to Iraq (2008) and know ls a sleepless night or 2. Concerning our little drives on Saturday (or Friday) mornings at the beginning of each month, this soldiers resiliency in a lack of sleep state knows no bounds. I used to when I toured Korea in 2010-2011.
Even in his state while on these drives, I'd trust him with my life (in these such cases I do anyway) and have actually never doubted his ability to drive and have the capacity to do such a thing while having worked the night before.
I appreciate the concern, but with some human beings, it is a drive to see the mission through than ever fail yourself or others. He and I are such human beings.
Now, there's a law against such horrendous conditions? That's fine, but when it comes to keeping your lively hood and a constant check in the bank, even on that extra night before drill, to him is worth it and has been since he acquired that particular job.
As to performing his duties after arrival to our unit after so many hours without sleep? This soldier is the best of his shop and will continue being the top until he ETS's. He's an awesome mentor and has an amazing reputation for being a leader, follower and soldier through our battalion.
A blanket law, that covers the asses of our leaders, is in good intentions, and, furthermore, protects a good deal of military folk through the world. But that law does not protect against that one day of missing work whichwill result in almost $120 loss off either of our checks.
Although that seems like an insignificant number, I assure you, especially in his case, that's a very valuable piece of meat, so to speak.
I would never put myself at risk for money, but when the risk is non existant, I don't see the problem. If it were apparent that he was not in any condition to drive, I as an NCO and as his friend would do my due diligence and recommend i drive or that he stay home for this drill until he feels "up to snuff". After notifying his leadership of course.
With all that said, I do believe, in these rare cases, that the law does protect one thing but harm another and that since some believe my actions reckless, I am entitled to my decisions, and the ability to ascertain the risks affecting my health, body and soul, and should be given the right to make such decisions without being criticized for them.
If I'm being offensive, I do apologize, that is not the intention. I merely want to grant you access into my perspective as you did so yourself, though, not in so many words.
I do appreciate your concern, SGT, but believe me, the situation is not as serious as others I have encountered.
Enjoy your Monday.
Peace

Tell your buddy about USERRA. He can surely benefit from some much deserved and legal rest before UTA.

I shall Chief. Thank you very much.