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
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Option #1. Go to PT formation, do what you are asked / told, You are in the military, remember, and suck it up. Option #2. Get out, go back to being a civilian where people will listen to your whining and actually care. Option #3. There isn't one, pick 1 or 2.
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I spent several nights in Viet Nam with no sleep. You can surely do PT after 4-5 hours sleep.
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How is this as you put it 'isnt right?' Did you think when you volunteered for the Army that it was a 9-5 job? Suck it up, do your job, then over time maybe something will change.
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Sounds like someone is suffering from tiny hear syndrome it's called man up drink an energy drink and power through once pt is over go about what you normally do because if you think 4 hours ain't enough try being a god damn cook quit bitching if it's that big of a problem you should not be in the army.
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Go PT and quit crying. This why we have problems in the military now because you can reach out on social media to complain.
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You "solve this problem" by going to PT and performing as required. If you are tired, you suck it up. In my day, your type comment would label you a "candy ass" and you would have to work your tail off to regain any respect from other soldiers.
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My response is to propose that your group attend the 1600 formation, shower and then go to work. Most afternoon or midwatch shifts don't start until 1700 or 1800 hours anyway.
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LOL!!!! We would close the bars and show up to PT still drunk as drunk can be. We all survived you will too
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Are you an actual Soldier? You sound like you’re crying. Stop being a bitch and thank your Sergeant for letting you sleep 4-5 hours. Wait until you’re a Drill Sergeant and then cry about getting 1-2 hours of sleep before you have to give PT 3 times that day. Wow, Soldiers today.
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I'm late to the party here but let me get this straight your shift is from 1600-0000 And you're whining about PT at 0530. You can always go right back to bed afterwards. I remember getting back to the unit just in time to do PT either drunk or hungover. And by the way the army only need to give you 4 hours of sleep and not all at once. stop whining and do your PT.
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If you're looking for sympathy, it's in the dictionary somewhere in between the entries for "shit" and "syphilis". Just hope for the remainder of your time in service that you don't have to do a hell of a lot of things more strenuous than PT on even less than 4-5 hours of sleep. Suck it up, buttercup.
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Here’s how ya solve it- your Junior enlisted and your command issued an order- you go to pt- plain and simple.
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Suck it up, bunko. If you get deployed to a combat area you will consider four to five hours of sleep a luxury beyond definition. My daughter-in-law was in Afghanistan where among other chores she was responsible for throwing a wired Afghani rebel out of a helicopter at 10,000 ft. They all got to watch The rebel blow up halfway down. It's tough out there my friend but always remember that you asked for it. Now grow the balls to do it.
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