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Isn’t systematic sleep deprivation part of military training too? Or is that just used in training for some branches? If so, I imagine that would be a big drive
by rotexo 5y ago
Isn’t systematic sleep deprivation part of military training too? Or is that just used in training for some branches? If so, I imagine that would be a big driver in rebuilding sleep habits from the ground up. If I’m not mistaken, sleep restriction is a big part of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. People force themselves to only be in bed for say six hours a night, so if they don’t sleep in that window, they are so tired the next night that they are more likely to fall asleep quickly.
- cyberlurker 5y agoI’m not sure for all branches, but I’ve read/heard it’s part of the Navy seals training and exam. Although I’ve never come close to trying, I’m sure it would be one of the hardest parts for me.
- throw1234651234 5y agoGoogle "Hell Week" if interested. Basically any "special operations" (including Rangers) unit training will put you through sleep deprivation for a week as part of selection, regardless of country.
- scruple 5y agoWe were typically awake for about 48-72 hours straight during field training exercises in a combat unit. Somewhere between 36 and 48 hours you start micro-napping, even in the middle of performing other tasks. I remember falling asleep while walking between buildings multiple times. I'm not sure what goes on today, I separated nearly 20 years ago, but back in the early 00s we were doing these FTXs at least twice a year between deployments.