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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Suck it up butter cup! As a few troops here have mentioned being on time after a hard night's drinking just in time for a 5 mile fun run and a day of humping 204 pound projectiles! You can do it!!!
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Your in the military lack of sleep is normal. As the saying goes suck it up and get to pt or get out. When you get into battle the enemy isn't gonna say go take a nap and we'll come back. Sheesh I bet you can party all night and still go party some more
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I would work a 10-12 hour 3rd shift, go to PT in the morning, then go home and rack out. If there's an opportunity to switch shifts, I would say go for it. If not, then you may need to work better at your time management during your off time from when PT ends to when your next shift begins which seems like a pretty large gap in time.
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I am encouraged that most officers and senior NCOs here agree on the same solution; namely take it up the chain of command. Good NCOs take care of their men. Good officers take care of their men. But don't forget that the guy in charge makes the final decision. Otherwise we don't have an army - we have a mob. That answers the kid's question. Nuff said. Let's move on...
Oops, sorry about only talking about the army. The same goes for the rest of the other lesser branches of military service as well. Just kidding!!!
Oops, sorry about only talking about the army. The same goes for the rest of the other lesser branches of military service as well. Just kidding!!!
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This is the job. The military doesn't give you the option of making a schedule for sleep, you have to make do. During PMCS you may be able to sneak in a nap but all lower enlisted goes to work with very little sleep at times. Suck it up soldier...
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Back in my day, (damn I sound old) FM-22 only mandated you get 4 hours... now it's 7 non consecutive hours in a 24 hour period so... get 4, do PT, shower, eat, and go back to sleep. Problem solved.
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