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
Policy
Edited 6 y ago
Posted 6 y ago
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Ask about an alternative time or location. You should also realize that being able to perform on limited or intermittent sleep is what being a soldier is all about.
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I wish I could say I read this without my mouth wide open. Unfortunately, when you enlisted, someone may have hinted that it would be an easy paycheck, you can't get fired, or that you would have choices. Here's the thing- when I signed up after 911, it was clear that when I signed on those millions of lines, I gave up my freedoms to fight for the freedom of others- that includes giving up sleep so others may. If you are still in basic, I may suggest a change of careers back into the civilian sector- there's no promise it will get any easier from here. If lack of sleep is taking you out, perhaps this is not the fight for you. Just my input
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Embrace the suck, go to PT and adjust your sleep schedule. End of discussion.
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As someone who has worked shift work while in the Army, a possible solution (and this would be something to push up through your section sergeant/platoon sergeant to the command) would be to have section-level PT rather than company level PT. I worked rotating shift (5 day shifts with weekend followed by 5 midnight shifts with weekend, switching back and forth for several years). We either did PT before the shift (for the day shifts) or immediately after the shift (for the midnight shifts) as a section.
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Omg you sound like such a pussy. You shouldn't be in the military. Get the hell out you wimp
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Go to your 0530 PT session because you’re a Soldier first and being physically fit is mandatory! 4 to 5 hours is enough plus you can go back and sleep a few more hours afterwards. I don’t see the issue here other than you don’t want to PT. By all means bring up the issue but don’t be surprised if you’re told to go pound sand. Embrace the suck!! You signed the contract!
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When you deploy you'll be fortunate to get 5-6 hours of sleep a night. I recommend that you discipline yourself to get there on time. We've all done it. You can too.
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