Posted on Jun 12, 2019
I am being told to go to PT by the command on only 4-5 hours of sleep. As a junior enlisted, how do I solve this problem?
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We have a new 1SG and new commander. The 1SG noticed one day that only 5 people in the whole company showed up to PT. Now he put out to all the platoon Sergeants that everyone must show up to PT at either the 0530 formation or the 1600 formation.
However, my section is the only one in the hospital that has a 1600-0000 shift. I am being told by my first line that the 1SG says that I have to be at the morning formation, no exceptions.
I don’t want to sound like I’m whining but at the same time it’s unfortunate that I have to explain to myself as to why this isn’t right.
As a junior enlisted I do feel stuck.
How do I bring this issue up and solve this effectively and professionally?
Also: Do you know of any Army Regulations that can support anything?
However, my section is the only one in the hospital that has a 1600-0000 shift. I am being told by my first line that the 1SG says that I have to be at the morning formation, no exceptions.
I don’t want to sound like I’m whining but at the same time it’s unfortunate that I have to explain to myself as to why this isn’t right.
As a junior enlisted I do feel stuck.
How do I bring this issue up and solve this effectively and professionally?
Also: Do you know of any Army Regulations that can support anything?
Company Commander
Physical Training
Army Regulations
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Edited 6 y ago
Posted 6 y ago
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I would be upset about a 13 and a half hour shift. It will blow over best thing to do is go to PT and reach out to your first line NCO 1sgt probably has no idea your on shift for afternoon PT.
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Just do your job, Stud. When you question yourself, ask if there is anyone in your section going through the same shift(s) with the new PT (first) formation time.
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PO2 Joseph Fast
o.O She is a grown man? Holy fuck, this gender shit is really starting to confuse me. I thought XX / female anatomy was woman. Dude, this transgender shit is too hard to keep up with. I think I will keep calling her a female though. Enjoy your pronouns ma'am. It is ma'am to you right? If she is "man", I'm assuming you're "woman". Ahh forget it, I'll understand these weird pronoun games you progressives invent.
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Sgt John Merrick
All I see is a silhouette on the post, I can't tell if the person is male or female. So I guessed wrong. The point I made is the same, male or female makes no diff. I hope you get over your confusion.
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Embrace the suck that is the amount of sleep if we were lucky going through boot I am 52 and that is still the normal amount of sleep I get suck it up cupcake
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It has to be done. Your unit, to include You, must be Mission-Fit!! No Exceptions!!! So when times are permitting your 1SG will ensure his/her soldier's readiness at all times!! Otherwise he/she fails at their position as well as being an NCO!!
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Tuff ..... in warThere’s no substitute for victory. If you train hard you can live in combat.
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This is an easy problem to solve. Adjust your work/sleep schedule. Most people do not go to sleep right after work, so you can do the same only at different times of the day. Report to formation at 0530 then go to bed. That gives you plenty of time to sleep before reporting to work at 1600. If you need to do something during the day before work, you can get 7-8 hours sleep and still have a couple hours before work to take care of things. Problem solved.
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Just like anywhere else in the world you need to adjust your sleep schedule. If you work 1600-0000, adjust your sleep so that you wake up at 1400-1500. Enough time to shower, eat and be to work on time. And just like if you worked a day shift you'll be awake 4-6 hours after you get off. Do your PT, shower and go to sleep. Don't try to get some sleep and do PT and then sleep again.
This is why, when soldiers are on patrol and stop for some rest. The best watches are either the first one or the last one. That way you get the most uninterrupted sleep.
This is why, when soldiers are on patrol and stop for some rest. The best watches are either the first one or the last one. That way you get the most uninterrupted sleep.
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you would of never made it as a tank wrench in Germany. Gunnery? 72+ hr days. lucky to get 2 straight hours. Reforger? sleep HAHAHA. suck it up buttercup
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