[Severa]

Looks like you know all too well the madness that is a Navy schedule *s* My husband is an STS3(SS) aboard a fast attack sub. They now schedule 'mandatory sleep' periods for those on duty before they go to stand watch, and he says it makes a big difference (especially when he gets stuck with the midwatch again).

[Diddle E. Squat]

I can see young guys being able to handle not having a regular sleep pattern, but its something else for persons their 40's and 50's.

[cva66snipe]

They now schedule 'mandatory sleep' periods for those on duty before they go to stand watch, and he says it makes a big difference (especially when he gets stuck with the midwatch again).

There were some days I got zero hours sleep. Especially during our readiness evaluations. About the time you got good and asleep "General Quarters" decided to pay a visit. There's plent of civilian jobs that operate on a on extended hours too. Hospitals, firehalls, ambulance services, and more.

Notice the statement made by the transportation offical about the bridge? Maybe the concrete & steel needs a good look see also. With the Arkansas being a fast current river it would be crazy not to allow for some probable impacts in the construction of it. I've seen big ships tear away from piers and not to this much damage even to the pier itself.