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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get up off your ass and go to PT , I can remember going on operations where I didn't sleep for three days straight , it's part of the job , the mission does not stop because you only got 4 hours sleep , if you can't do it then get out , your a risk to your fellow soldiers lives.
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You have plenty of time. Rather than bucking PT, have someone look at the work schedule. 16:30 to midnight is an odd one anyway.
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Go to PT in the morning. Then surface your issue to your immediate supervisor in the chain of command. That places you in the drivers' seat. Remember in a combat environment you often get only 2 or 3 hours if you are lucky.
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4 to 5hours of sleep is not bad. You can function on that. If u were on the battlefield or a serious
Exercise you barley sleep. Being in the military can be tough but push through. Imagine being at NTC and having to pull guard......no rest for the weary.
Exercise you barley sleep. Being in the military can be tough but push through. Imagine being at NTC and having to pull guard......no rest for the weary.
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This seems to be a recurring thread. It seems to me like the military needs to stop allowing pansies to join!
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As a 3rd shift (civilian) nurse, I work 10 hour shifts and I’m lucky to get a solid 4 hours of sleep in between household chores, grocery shopping, paying bills and keeping appointments during daytime hours. Sleep is a luxury and in time you’ll figure out what your priorities are. I also hold down a part time job working as an armed security officer on the weekends, giving me only one day off during the week. I’d gladly trade you places!
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