Does my profile exclude me from doing 24 hour duty?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 09:30:26 -0500

I'm currently undergoing an MEB for a BH condition and receiving treatment for said condition. I am on a permanent profile for it, as well. Part of my profile states "Ensure the opportunity for eight consecutive hours of sleep every 24 hour period for the duration of the profile..." does this exclude me from doing 24 hour CQ/Staff Duty?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Dec 29 at 2016 9:54 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 09:54:10 -0500

Thats a conversation for your commander and your units senior medical provider to have. The profile might be valid AND needed, or it might not be.... but it IS..so the unit leadership should seek clarification from their assigned care management senior person, be that BN, Bde PA (or Doc) or Div surgeon

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Dec 29 at 2016 11:14 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:14:24 -0500

You are required to have 8hrs of sleep. Doesn't say anywhere that it has to be at night.

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Dec 29 at 2016 7:33 PM

CPL Anthony Slaughter — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:33:28 -0500

I actually saw something similar to this happen with a Soldier when I was on Fort Bragg. The Commander decided to have another Soldier cover the portion from 0900 until I think it was 1800 or 1900, and then the one with a profile covered the rest.
My advice to you though, is don't try to be excluded from duties such as CQ or Staff Duty, since everyone else already has to pick up the slack whenever someone is injured, on Profile, etc, and taking on duties when you can will help the unit overall. I'm not telling you to violate your Profile in any way, but it will go a long way in your favor to maintain professionalism and help out where you can.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2016 11:41 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:41:50 -0500

SGM Marquez said it perfectly. Your provider and your Chain of Command need to be on the same page here. In a battle of "who is right" the PFC never wins; maintain your bearing, be transparent, be humble, and accept whatever decision is reached as long as it honors the profile. If it doesn't, raise the concern again in a tactful manner. Your Chain of Command cannot deny you medical care ... but they can deny you just about everything else.