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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Oh good grief! What is my Army coming too. Hell I can remember when we would come in and just have time to change and get in formation then work all day and then go at it again.
In this case, sleep during the day. Problem solved. Oh yea, man the fuck up. Get in a combat situation and see what happens. this sounds as bad as the damn stress cards.
If you did not know what was in store for you, you do now. Suck it up.
Poor baby.
In this case, sleep during the day. Problem solved. Oh yea, man the fuck up. Get in a combat situation and see what happens. this sounds as bad as the damn stress cards.
If you did not know what was in store for you, you do now. Suck it up.
Poor baby.
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So this is a real question?!? I realize the army has gotten really soft but seriously? This is really a question? Suck it up
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i suggest you leave the military move to ca and live with the other woke gen z cry babies
as a ex 1st 75th c co wpns plt ranger we did pt when ever we were told complaining was not a option and it keep us alive later ...lol we never got 4/5 hours of sleep anyway unless on r&r
as a ex 1st 75th c co wpns plt ranger we did pt when ever we were told complaining was not a option and it keep us alive later ...lol we never got 4/5 hours of sleep anyway unless on r&r
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You don't, the 1st Sgt. says attend so you attend, very simple, follow orders. Semper Fi
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You can't.
Why? During combat it's about perseverance and survival, especially if War is in the horizon. There is a saying;
"it doesn't rain in the Army. It RAINS on the Army"!
Why? During combat it's about perseverance and survival, especially if War is in the horizon. There is a saying;
"it doesn't rain in the Army. It RAINS on the Army"!
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My humble opinion….suck it up ! If you ever find yourself in combat it will or could be considerably worse. There were days where I went on night ambush and then humped for 4 to 5 miles or more the next day in 96 degree plus weather with almost 100 % humidity and then had a 2 hour on and 2 hour off watch that night only to hump another 4 miles the next day and beyond. Just my grunt Marine opinion.
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Seriously? I see that you placed a (P) after your rank, most of the time this stands for "promotable" but from your attitude it may stand for permanent.
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If there is a problem, you are it. Get off your candy-ass and go to PT. If you ever have a chance to engage with an enemy, he won't care how long you slept or how long ago it was.
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Suck it up buttercup! PT is to keep you ready for combat situations. You can't complain about being tired if they attack.
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