By The Numbers: 22 January 2024
5.25 hours
The "surface force-wide average" of hours of sleep per day in the U.S. Navy, according to a recently published report by the Government Accountability Office -- Navy Readiness: Challenges to Addressing Sailor Fatigue in the Surface Fleet Continue. 7.5 hours per day is the recommended standard, according to the report.
The Navy's report states that it has mostly met its three goals for managing fatigue, however some obstacles remain. For example, ongoing crew shortfalls, limited real-time fatigue data, and persistent mattress problems prevent the Navy from more effectively managing fatigue in the surface fleet. Fully implementing GAO's recommendations will help the Navy address these obstacles.
5.25 hours
The "surface force-wide average" of hours of sleep per day in the U.S. Navy, according to a recently published report by the Government Accountability Office -- Navy Readiness: Challenges to Addressing Sailor Fatigue in the Surface Fleet Continue. 7.5 hours per day is the recommended standard, according to the report.
The Navy's report states that it has mostly met its three goals for managing fatigue, however some obstacles remain. For example, ongoing crew shortfalls, limited real-time fatigue data, and persistent mattress problems prevent the Navy from more effectively managing fatigue in the surface fleet. Fully implementing GAO's recommendations will help the Navy address these obstacles.