Sleep

Sleep is the critical requirement for brain health and function. Sleep readiness is the ability to recognize and implement the requisite sleep principles and behaviors to support optimal brain function. In turn, sleep readiness underpins a Soldier’s ability to meet the physical and nonphysical demands of any duty or combat position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win.

To achieve optimal readiness, Soldiers must have sleep and the more sleep obtained the better. Inadequate sleep weakens Soldier performance and jeopardizes the mission. Sleep readiness consists of three components: Duration, Timing, and Continuity