How Soldiers Sleep: Field Ops, Combat, LP/OPs

[@GruntProof]

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[@aidantruax9716]

As a soldier I can sleep anytime anywhere... except at night in my bed.

[@justanameonyourscreen5954]

Truth!!

[@mihir8325]

Thats deep

[@johndoe-po1hl]

yes

[@freedomwood1972]

Real talk.

[@jackkeyhoe7072]

DEEP TRUTH . I SLEPT BETTER IN THE FIELD. THEN I EVER DID AT HOME I STILL REMEMBER SOME OF THE VERY BEST DEEPEST MOST RESTFUL AND RESTORING SLEEP I EVER HAD WAS IN THE FIELD . WISH I COULD SLEEP LIKE THAT NOW.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

I definitely wasn’t like this in high school. Used to take me 45 min to an hour to fall asleep every night. The Army cured that. I’ve been out for about 20 years now but my wife gets jealous. By the time I lay down all the way and all the cracking and popping and groaning stops, I’m out. Sometimes mid conversation. I’m probably still just catching up on lost sleep.

[@fordwk]

I liked reading this...

[@Snowman.1989]

Same here!

[@armyofshea7941]

28 years in so far, but my favorite memory of “grunt sleep” was when I fell asleep on the plane in airborne school between taking off and jumping. This is maybe a 20 minute flight. I was out cold, but somehow heard “outboard personnel, stand up.”

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Droning is the best, until you come out of it and can't remember your name lol.

[@thomasrush5417]

I remember. H-MINUS

[@boscodog4358]

Can a old Soldier with Vietnam experience explain how. "LP " were deployed??

[@ThomasTooMuch619]

Your adrenaline keeps you in the game

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Lucky they didn`t let you sleep and threw you by the door ;)

[@kevinfee6511]

I never slept as a infantry soldier..stayed awake for 5 years.

[@kevinfee6511]

@Russ Calligan I was 11b with the 3rd infantry in the 2003 invasion where were you?

[@kevinfee6511]

@Russ Calligan omg you were one of them, I tell everyone about you guys. We were in iraq 5 months and it seemed like forever I couldn't imagine 2 years at that time. Thankyou for your service I'm glad you made it back. I got out in 06 with a medical also.

[@itsjustbaseball1986]

Thank both of you for you service I can't even explain how much it means to me for amazing ppl like y'all to fight for our great country

[@kevinfee6511]

@@itsjustbaseball1986 it was a pleasure, wish I could do it again.

[@rajalopez9357]

Einstein would only sleep 3 hours per year. Its possible. Sleeping 5 minutes every 2 hours. You wouldn't even notice it

[@jasonbailey9302]

11B, 8 yrs, 2 combat tours here. Love to see a Grunt dropping real knowledge on folks.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@ianolsen4344]

(Not in the military, i'm 17 but I plan to join) A little tip/method I learned from Boy Scouts on staying warm at night is heating up water (not completely boiling, but definitely hot), then filling up your water bottle with it and keeping it on your body as you go to sleep/rest etc. Very useful. First tried it while snow-caving on Mount Rainier and it was a life saver.

[@ciguana2mlgprovideo388]

mre heating pack

[@SirNinja-horse]

Very good advice.

[@joeydr1497]

Man you’re lucky to be in such a cool unit. I’m a scout in England. I live in an area of outstanding natural beauty but in the uk we don’t have wilderness anymore. It’s all farmland, you can’t camp there I’d love to be able to visit some of these places in the USA.

[@stephenmyers7076]

@@ciguana2mlgprovideo388you can’t use that it heats up too high a temperature. It’ll burn the crap outta you.

[@ciguana2mlgprovideo388]

@@stephenmyers7076 get a bag iver it

[@TJackSurvival]

After a few days, it doesn't matter. You just fall over and fall asleep wherever.

[@ghostmost2614]

Yup

[@redflag2613]

Indeed.

[@visamedic]

Huh....kinda like EMS 🤪

[@tc1uscg65]

Hear that. Took me a like 3 days to learn how to sleep on an ice breaker. Sleeping through a 5.0 quake. It got to where it was like listen to a light rain on a poncho, crunching the ice would put you right out.

[@Mocha69A]

Unless its but ugly cold and also wet

[@pdxrooster2000]

One thing I learned from the army was how to sleep anywhere.

[@matthewgibbs6886]

at anytime

[@dedeeded6602]

You can learn that with drinking aswell

[@notyou2353]

In some ways it's actually easier to sleep in armor. Sit down on stairs, hoist up the armor onto the next stair up, and you can sort of slightly lean into it while you nap while staying mostly seated. The helmet can be worn to make concrete walls or stairs into comfortable pillows, too.

[@stephenmitchell2121]

One thing I've hear from everyone I've ever chatted to in the army as well, wish I had the opportunity

[@wolfza2630]

Slept in a tree once. Necessity is a motherfu&ka

[@josepheller8395]

I appreciate that you took the time to make this video. Many of us who haven't served in a combat environment don't have a clue. I was fortunate to have a bed every night.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks! Glad to help

[@HawaiianTROOPAH]

"You're never really gonna get good sleep in the field." 0311s: yes we shall sleep here. On a 45 degree angle with Poison oak all around. Oh it's raining? Fantastic. We shall sleep well in Gods Tears. If it ain't rainin we ain't trainin

[@jonnyrtn5933]

Hey fellow 0311. Think it’s kinda funny he’s not latched on to his weapon when he sleeps. Simper fi

[@HawaiianTROOPAH]

@@jonnyrtn5933 if u ain't big spooning ur weapon. Sr. Lance grabs that shit and wakes you up to take the remaining 4 hours of fire watch in the rain without you Gortex. It's not hazing Ssgt. Its "Training with an H" Semper Fi, First to Die

[@jonnyrtn5933]

Shade From A Tree That’s the dead truth. 2/1 1st mar div echo 1st plt

[@HawaiianTROOPAH]

@@jonnyrtn5933 1/1 Charlie 1st plt Armpit of the corps Horno

[@jarheadzader]

@@HawaiianTROOPAH Alpha 1/9 87 to 90 Happy Horno

[@erikekholm9617]

Being a grunt for 4 years is why I have so much gratitude for my civilian bed and pillow for the rest of my life

[@DenvaProbablyDraws]

I have no military experience, but I have gone on a pioneer trek, where we packed just what we could carry (a sleeping bag, our clothes, and water mainly), and slept up in the mountains. We pushed carts like they did in the pioneer days, so it was quite a lot of work, and then at night, it got so cold! That was the first time I’d ever known what it felt like to literally freeze in my sleep, I got 3 hours of rest that night. That’s probably as close as I’ll get to the military experience, but cudos to anyone who is able to endure that for four years! Oh, on a completely unrelated note, all the girls had to where ankle dresses WHILE pushing carts and climbing hills. Not fun.

[@mediocrates1937]

@@DenvaProbablyDraws I've known plenty of civilians that have slept rough more than 99% of grunts ever would and they enjoy it! Some of these camping/hiking types have a screw or two loose it seems...

[@yfelwulf]

My worst sleep ever on the sand bagged floor of an M113 APC while on the move with a headset on with squelch in 2 deg temperature. Hatch open of course.

[@GruntProof]

Good times

[@williamwalker1277]

I wish I was 18 years old again. I'd join the Army.These boys have it made. Back years ago,like 68 years ago we slept in the rain and snow. The ponchos are all we had. And they weighed a lot more.bulkey and once you got them in your Alliance pack you basically couldn't get anything else in it. Maybe a pair of socks and a MRE or two.

[@tony7106]

Never apologize for the time of a video. The longer it is the more knowledge youre dropping on the viewers. Keep on keepin on brother!

[@torsten4757]

Hi, This is an interesting topic, especially for me as a civilian who usually doesn't need to worry about how, where and how much he sleeps ... Thanks for the insight. Great video series! Ciao Torsten

[@GruntProof]

Thanks! Next will be survival 👍🏻

[@torsten4757]

@@GruntProof Sounds good to me 👍

[@HankHill757]

Good video. This is why I joined the Navy. I actually had this conversation in my head when i went to the recruiting office. “I like camping, but do I want to sleep in the mud, crap in a cat hole and eat CRats” or “ Sleep in my own rack every night, shower every day, cooked meals and other comforts”. I turned into the Navy door instead of the marines or army. I have mad respect for grunts, because you guys have to live and work in the miserable environment 24/7, and you are great at it!

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@DonaldWheelis-xb1lu]

I was in a tin can. Adam’s class. A shower twice a week at sea no milk after 2wks no fresh fruit after a week. Shaving in fresh salt water. Air back blasts in the head underway. Limited ac underway and no heat in the winter. Hooya I love the navy. Remember this is our life for 8 months at a time lol. Did I mention rice and beans and beans and rice after 120days underway.

[@TexaStunna187]

Thank you and all vets, those that have served before and those yet to serve, your sacrifices are NOT in vain

[@abelq8008]

Ditto, it's funny it's sacrifices like never getting decent sleep for weeks/months at a time that doesn't get mentioned.

[@josephsaude6298]

And missing important events to essentially play pretend war in the wood.

[@Town101]

Mr. Grunt, I appreciate you pointing out the reality and the suck factor of the combat sleeping process. Many should see this before they make foolish moves.

[@harrycurtis2087]

Turn the tent bag inside out. Stuff with leaves. Use as pillow. Turn back the correct way round and all the leaves will drop out ready to pack up again..

[@XHollisWood]

Thank you for sharing along with your service, courage and sacrifice 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

Great video. When I was a young joe on a fire team, me and my battle figured out volunteering for 2 person LP/OP when moving and doing LRRP for days at a time was a good way to make life a little easier. We could cop some zzz when the night halt was called. When I went to 1/75th, even more pairing down of sleep equipment was had. We packed our basic load, specific to the mission, AOR, time of year and average weather prevalent in the AOR. I liked moving in smaller elements because that gave us flexibility. The small hammock, poncho and poncho liner made for good sleeping in the hotter jungle environments. When the rains came, as long as your ruck was “waterproofed”, no worries, the ruck was fastened to the tree above the hammock cord at the head. I’ve slept in the rain and got soaked, even under an A-Frame poncho, wind pushes the rain side ways, after days on end you just didn’t care about creature comforts, keep on, driven on. The desert was a completely different way to sleep. It really was like those pics you showed... flop and cop zzz, ruck as a pillow. The only time I ever took my boots and uniform off to sleep was in basic training, and that was because the drill sergeants told us we had to, and then put the uniform in the sleeping bag to keep them warm so when getting dressed the next morning (it was winter), you wouldn’t be cold. That lasted about 2 days, I loosed everything up, took off my uniform blouse and stuffed it in the sleeping bag, field jacket folded as a pillow. But that was basic training. Everything was designed to be difficult lol.

[@ImTheDeedz]

Thank you for your services!💪

[@Simon-nn4kf]

Hey Grunt proof How about doing a vid on how to deal with parasites while in a tactical situation . I.E , ticks , tapeworm etc . Also dealing with foot rot and hygiene .

[@GruntProof]

That's a good idea

[@George-pf8zb]

I agree that's a great topic for another video. because sleeping outdoors in the warm and hot months, defense against bugs (skeeters or creepy-crawlys) is so important for a good night's sleep.

[@Simon-nn4kf]

@@GruntProof just trying to cover all bases in the bush . Out here in cz the forest is full of ticks etc

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

@@Simon-nn4kf I have come to realise that ticks are like wasps, mozzies, and leeches in that they serve very little practical purpose, they will seek you out if you are in their territory, they gain from your loss and the outcome of that is harmful. My cure is not certain as am trying it out: tiger balm. Seems to fix most ills in Asia and I believe in it. Camphor, eucalyptus etc. So a small tin (not glass jar) is in my first kit I take to places with such risks.

[@Simon-nn4kf]

@@Surv1ve_Thrive Hi Nick Thanks for your input to this subject . Next time I'm in the city I will pick up some balm . Another problem out here is the notorious deer flies , they are like fighter jets , so bloody fast and bam your bitten .

[@Not_on_u_tub]

Poncho and liner when needed was all I usually used on patrol. The poncho helped hold in some heat. I spent a lot of time trying to stay low. It was not uncommon after 1-3 of "sleep" to wake up in a puddle. When dry, depressions provide cover. After some rain, they become a puddle. I could wear the poncho/liner and move. Combat medic, combat engineer, light infantry, (recon team lead along the way).

[@recon1986]

As a marine vet I can attest to the lvl7 tops and bottoms being used because I still have mine in coyote brown and that's what's in my pack as my sleeping system along with a tarp and poncho& woobie 😅😅😅

[@carlbernsen1290]

I can’t imagine not having my thin foam sleeping mat with me in the cold. Surprised more soldiers don’t carry them. They fold up fast and flat, keep your heat from being lost to the ground, keep you dry and you can wear them inside your clothes or around your legs like a kilt to stay warm when walking in cold, wet and windy conditions. It’s a staple of my basic gear.

[@drive-byguitarlessons1858]

Hell, yeah. I don’t miss those small windows of “sleep”.

[@drodriguez3935]

My inner drill Sargent was screaming as you packed up...😂🇺🇸

[@BB-nw6cs]

Noise discipline lol

[@darrylwillhite7880]

It was very refreshing to see a realistic video so many preppers and people think it’s all just fun and games

[@jhanick]

After having been in the USMC for six years, I'm starting to understand why I'm on my third back surgery....

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

Ever try an inversion table? It helps me alot

[@jhanick]

@@disgruntledvet11b18 yes but it doesn't last.

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

@@jhanick well fuckin eh. I just bought one a few weeks ago and have been using it every day. Are u saying that soon itll just be trash?

[@jhanick]

@@disgruntledvet11b18 no just saying it doesn't last. It is not a long term solution. The only real mitigation is to strengthen core and back muscles but thats getting hard to do in my mid 40's.

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

@@jhanick what if I get a thai hooker to give you happy ending?

[@susied.3376]

Great Video, thank you. Always wondered how our guys slept. I did ask a family member and he refused to talk about Vietnam. He did tell me they slept in the mud or slept then wake up in a puddle. They even slept in ponchos leaning back to back with another soldier. Thank you for your service.

[@Drexus76]

Haha!!! I basically slept like this homeless for a few years, most of us had ALICE packs or the swiss rubber ones, pack as a pillow, change out the poncho for a tarp and throw some cardboard from a dumpster under the bag for heat retention.

[@memathews]

Very similar to wildland firefighting sleep in wilderness, except the trees don't shoot back and we can generally sleep with no top cover around a burning root system to keep us warm underneath. Those hot coals heat up the MRE nicely, too.

[@GruntProof]

You guys are serious badasses! ❤

[@memathews]

@@GruntProof Well, like I said, trees don't shoot back. You've got a great keep-it-simple aesthetic, too much stuff or gear that fails just makes the carry heavier and the mission harder. Thanks for your ideas.

[@KirkHermary]

Excellent! This is really interesting seeing so many ways to get shut eye in tactical/not fun situations. My method is to always have a piece in my hand and my face in pile of coke. Honestly I've not been in these situations you have. However when I've had to sleep light and be ready to act at a moments notice it's been in my full gear propped up against something. My experiences can't even come close to comparing to what you've been through.

[@hecller22]

As a milsim/reenactor/airsoft guy. This is GOLD knowledge! Nice finally somebody show it up what I only hear earlier how it work ideally.

[@LenserX]

My favorite was falling asleep in a puddle- in a tactical fighting position of course- and waking up in an ice sheet, frozen to the ground. RLTW!

[@christopher2206]

I like this. Simple, honest and not flashy. Re inforces my plan for weekend camping in AK.

[@derekmorgan8534]

Tactical sleep on the field, same clothes forever, no showers.....and the smell is beyond rank lol

[@reickuhibata]

Only the grimiest of nutz

[@boscodog4358]

After about a week in the field, Make a Staff call at 2200hr at TOC in a GP small tent ,. 😜. Give you a new meaning to B O.

[@nodemever3291]

Got to love those stream crossings except for the leaches

[@derekmorgan8534]

@@nodemever3291Miss them at this point lol

[@derekmorgan8534]

@@boscodog4358Nope

[@Kevinhobbytime]

I can sleep at a packed concert, long story no drugs just tired. But if i was a soldier the enemy would find me immediately after i fell asleep, my snoring would sound like someone clear cutting a jungle with a competition style 350sbc driven chainsaw. Maybe if i slept with the gas mask on…..

[@brc6137]

British army make you go on stag every couple of hours and make you pack up in the pitch black with no light in only a couple of minutes

[@nicholask7347]

Stag=Fire watch?

[@christianapiago1995]

I slept with my rations in my pockets to save having to boil water to heat them up to shave any time I could off the little time we had.

[@christianapiago1995]

Why it's called 'stag' no one knows, explaining it to civis leaves them looking at you like your stupid. @@nicholask7347

[@johningle8439]

Two tours in Vietnam. Slept in rain, in water, on muddy hillsides, etc. No sleep system except poncho and liner (maybe).

[@artiknanook9189]

Hope that you find peace in your sleep now buddy. Take care.

[@indianacitizen]

Ranger roll for the win

[@maddogwillie1019]

Put a towel over my head, lay down anywhere and hope the hell i didn’t get eaten by insects or bitten by a two step snake

[@visamedic]

Never been in the military, had a lot of friends that have been, so I’ve learned a lot of this stuff though years of discussions and training. In EMS were pretty use to getting sleep in minute increments , in fact a Friday night was the first time in a long time that we got a solid 4 hours. But the load and go approach is best. Even when deer hunting back country, if I’m not planning on being out more than two days I’ll just roll out an SOL bivy with a fleece liner and I’m good to go. And that’s like spoiled. I have just thrown on my cold weather pants over my camos and my thick coat and slept up against a tree a few times. Currently I’m liking my Swagman attached to my poncho. Sweet set up.

[@embersuhnuhk346]

Can't beat the Swagman with a poncho.

[@HardcoreFourSix]

I retired from the Army in 1998..I never had the MSS. We had poncho and ponch liner (never heard "woobie") and sometimes the intermediate fart sack.. Sometimes only had a poncho..not even a liner, no pad, no sleeping bag. We did have goretex jackets and polypro plus wool sweater..always try to cram extra snivel gear in your ruck.

[@Bsquared1972]

Very interesting! As a retired USAF guy I can certainly appreciate the suck you guys had to deal with. Salute to the big green machine!

[@GruntProof]

I'm sure many have

[@calvinmurry1096]

Never been deployed. But as a hobo and drifter I used all these methods. We called it sleeping with one eye open. I can sleep standing up. I can sleep through all noise but wake up the minute I hear a twig break near me. And I can't sleep well in a bed. Same problem you vets have. Mine is ptsd though. I should point out that i have extensive military training in viet nam era ROTC. I was drafted for OCS because of rotc. Back when there were 11 general orders. So that's how I survived living in woods and parks and abandoned buildings. Much love and respect to all you guys who served and sacrificed.

[@pisuarez]

awesome!!! been trying the gore-tex bivvy myself and it works GREAT!!!

[@GruntProof]

It's def a favorite among us

[@oscarruvalcaba7999]

@Donald J.Trump I love you mr president 🙏😼

[@mikehawk892]

Best invention for a infamyman!

[@RAINSMAN79]

I use one backpacking with a tarp. Works awesome

[@jackkeyhoe7072]

WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE GORTEX SLEEPING BAG COVERS BACK IN 1998 WE GOT STUCK IN THE FIELD WITH A HURRICANE COMING AND THEY WOULDN'T LET US DRIVE BACK TO THE REAR CAUSE THEY SHUT DOWN ALL THE ROADS ON BASE SO I GOT IN THAT SLEEPING BAG COVER AND HOPED FOR THE BEST I WAS DRY AS A BONE ALL NIGHT . I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO PACKED IT CAUSE IT WAS SUMMER TIME AND NOT ON THE PACKING LIST . EVERYONE WHO TRIED TO ROUGH IT OUT IN THE SQUAD TENTS GOT SOAKED. THOSE GORTEX SLEEPING BAG COVERS WHERE AWESOME.

[@larryjanson4011]

as a long time truck driver. yes you can sleep anyplace. i once stoped in traffic from a road work stoppage. i remember setting my brakes, next thing i knew a chp was on his pa shouting at me to move my truck. there was nothing in front of me all the way to the point of construction. at least 1/2 mile. ( it was about 3-4 pm)

[@coppertopv365]

My Army Time we Took boots Off to Air them, and changed Socks before Sleeping. We Tied the Lace ends, backed Laces out, so When we slept, we Could Put feet in our Boots without lacing them if need be to get moving. We could tie them later. In cool environments taking boots off to Air, dries the Sweat and a Change in Socks helps your feet so they arent as Cold or Damp in the morning, which was a Bonus in cool environments. If we were able too! We have slept in full gear in the Vehicle. Quick stop, change of Socks, add powder.. maybe baby wipe a few areas and Stay with that vehicle all night and Rock and Roll in a Moment's notice. I still do boot laces like I did. And Yes I still tuck boot laces as well.

[@mysteryman1940]

Great presentation and well communicated,it is obvious that you have been deployed many times.Keep posting more of these videos.I surely learned from you.

[@GruntProof]

I couldn't find another video like this on the tube, so here ya go! Hit me up with your requests below 👍

[@elijahmontgomery4146]

Everything is relative and based off your mindset. When you continually tell yourself that it's not that bad, it starts to not be so bad. In other words, it is what you make of it.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

An idea: 'how to find out what the f is really going on if you are in a warzone.' With the growth of false media and news channels owned by politicians etc, the decline of so called reliable sources such as BBC world service. What will soldiers rely on in the future to see what is happening around them? News from the front. Reading true accounts from e.g. from WW2 it's amazing to see how important the BBC radio was for example. I doubt one can pick up digital radio in conflict zones! Getting 4G signal is a tactical liability. FM still maybe possible at a pinch. can people find an AM radio if BBC is even still on AM frequency (it was a few years ago may have been cut now.) Newspapers...maybe.

[@GruntProof]

That's awesome

[@jamesauld5145]

@@elijahmontgomery4146 perfectly put mate. I have a job, but live in a van. Fact is, no matter what people say, its not practical or possible to heat the van all night. From October to April being cold and waking up to ambient temperature is a fact of life. Most western folk couldnt/wouldnt do it. People say "arent you cold?" I say "no its ok". But yes I am cold, and if I told myself its shite, it would be shite, but I cant afford to do that, so after many years Im ok. Its a state of mind, and what you make yourself used to.

[@CC-mb8fi]

As a vet in my 60’s i really appreciate your video In a time when your kit was not what it is now we were told to just suck it up Largish patrols better cause you got a bit more cover and buddy aid The two man recon patrols sucked cause you light and fast So sometimes upto 52 hours with no sleep and having to continuously move..... funny how you can smell food a loonnnggg way off... even if its cold Could track guys that smoked just by the sweat odoirs rubbing on the vegetation When you merge with the environment anything that should not be there jumps out at you.... Minimalist is then a whole new meaning Water and ammo 14 day recon you can use maybe 5 days rat packs Food too heavy to carry Ammo and water (days before filters and other fancy stuff) - carried up to 5 Litres in varying stages of purification and simply spat out the debris.... Once again, thanks Salute!

[@bradprather6749]

We are blessed that our country's Marines have us covered. Thank you.

[@pinchpentatnic]

I have been wanting this video for years !!!

[@lentztu]

thanks for this. I see a lot of videos of dudes by themselves in the woods talking about their Army-issued tents. There was no way I could imagine a platoon sleeping in tents everywhere. Not to even mention there aren't that many trees in the desert or cities that we've been fighting in for the last couple of decades.

[@GruntProof]

It really depended on the unit, and mission constraints. For most combat units, we didn't even bring them with us. I did a few road trips that were pretty lax and we brought them. That's pretty rare though.

[@budwilliams6590]

I was a Marine (1980 - 1984) in an infantry weapons company. When we went out as platoon to train it was a do it like you want environment. Any time we went out as a larger group (company, battalion) we had to have the full kit and set up shelter halves in a nice neat rank and file formation.

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Ex military here so its always great to support a fellow battlebuddy! Much love -TTO

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@stephendulajr.8124]

That was a great video. Info packed. Thanks for sharing your experience. Respect

[@GruntProof]

Thank you!

[@valfalcohn7310]

Awesome video, thank you for ur service.

[@matthewshannon6946]

Been a while but there was a lot of "sleeping" in the back of a deuce & a half going down the trail...😂😂😂

[@davidherzog58]

I am amazed at some of the equipment you Youngin's are issued now days. when i was in, No Gortex, No Bivvy, Definately No tent. we had Poncho, Poncho liner, and sleeping bag, field jacket and liner. Like you , most of us were issued a sleeping mat, but rarely carried it. we used our Poncho like you use the bivvy, poncho liner when into the sleeping bag with us. some occasions, the poncho on the ground as a barrier, and just the poncho liner with no sleeping bag.

[@nicholasmiller4621]

Hey man, wanted to say that I just discovered your channel, and it's awesome. You have super solid ideas for videos and your presentation is excellent. I'm currently binge watching your videos so I'm sure you'll see more comments from me. Keep up the good work brother!

[@GruntProof]

Thank you! 👊

[@luckyhiker3434]

Very good. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Looks like a dinner reservation for ticks. Was that ever a problem? I want to send some goody packages to oversea military. And suggestions of what is appreciated most!

[@mrhalfstep]

All I can say is " Thank you for your service"!

[@Williameagleblanket]

2003 summer in southern Afghanistan, we set up a 360 perimeter set up claymore mines, drew up defensive overlays showing all obstacles, fields of fire, etc. And winter we had to sleep in the snow multiple times. Did use the sleeping bags. Once, we used the Mickey Mouse boots, Arctic mittens, yes, it was that cold in Afghanistan. 10th MTN DIV. 🇺🇸

[@47464hock]

Climb to glory!!!

[@morpheon_xyz]

Thanks for the vid, it's been really helpful for my prepping. Currently don't have a lightweight tarp/poncho setup, but planning on getting one hopefully soon. Also need a proper bag for storing my items etc, because my current bag is so out of shape and flimsy, I cant use it as a pillow either haha. Been sleeping outside in the back yard for a few nights, different setups, and actually had 2 nights of good sleep on the bricks with just a flimsy sleeping bag, as long as my neck was in good position haha. Not fun, but great to experiment just to get a feel for how things would be if shtf and I don't have my bed to sleep in for the night. Thanks for the vid, and defs earned a sub. Looking forward to seeing more of your vids ✌️

[@GruntProof]

Thank you!

[@embersuhnuhk346]

I'd highly recommend the Swagman poncho liner that doubles as a sleeping bag. Just add the poncho and you're in business.

[@unseenadventures8130]

Thank you US military for all you do god bless ya. Mostly every day in the summer here in the arid west I take my dog and a blanket and wander into a field and sleep to get away. I own a concrete company where I am the main guy for everything. It's stressful job but a pretty consistent climate dry and beautiful star filled nights. You-all have to deal with so much more on top of a variety of climates away from loved ones. I love videos like this even though I'm not on your guys level nor probably never have to because of the sacrifice all you give for me. So thank you

[@blingbling574]

My middle son was on that deployment to Eastern Europe when you were there.

[@ORIGINALUSRNM]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@randolphangeles4955]

You sleep where you can, how you can ,as fast as you can.

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Sleep as fast as you can I like that saying!

[@hughsonj]

I did a few rotations as an O.C. at Fort Polk, and as such, we each got a M998 to travel from garrison to the field. I took a sleep mat and put it on the dog house of the vehicle. The only precaution I took was to put the chock block down.

[@brickcerra6829]

I've been looking for a channel like this so it is really cool of you to put this info out there. I am hoping to join the marine infantry out of high school and then go marsoc after that.

[@timbateman7202]

I found this very informative, many thanks. Thanks for your service.

[@montieluckett7036]

WWII grunts always talked about how if they stopped for any length of time or were told to start a bivouac, the first thing they did was start digging a hole. Didn't matter if they were there 15 minutes or fifteen days, start digging. The longer they stayed, the more elaborate the holes would become.

[@matthewgibbs6886]

they had holes damn

[@caucasoid5645]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@MGlobal111]

How soldiers sleep: *THEY DONT*

[@MikeArnold-i5c]

LOL. 22 years. 0311/19D (AeroRifle Plt)/11B2V (LRSU)/0311...again. Poncho (liner when cold), xtra pr socks, & maybe a sweater (if room),everything else...MEE. As a scout/lrsu, ruck never came off in tac training and missions. Cut the roll mat into 4 pieces, duct taped them, folded, and stowed them between the ruck and frame (for base camp use). Didn't see gortex until late 80s. "Buddy bundled" in cold and in hide site. 👍🙂

[@davidtilley354]

These are the people we depend on to keep us safe. GOD help us

[@istoppedlaughing5225]

My uncle was a captain on a ship and at the very first of joining ship he use to sleep in a tiny space and have to maintain a lot of rules there his seniors are use to shout at them and than all these became his mental illness,he can't sleep on bed and use to shout like senior to his family members and still now these illness continued to happen. Is it true most of army personnel became mentally ill after a certain age??

[@GruntProof]

I think most of us already had issues before joining 🤣

[@DisgruntledMarineTheGrunt]

@@istoppedlaughing5225 sounds like your uncle either wasn't cut out for military life, or they've used it as a crutch to be an asshole the rest of their life Semper Fi

[@GP187GW_FU]

good for nothing

[@floydvaughn9666]

@@GruntProof I got asked, by a VeetNyam vet, do you wanna be a @#&?ing HERO or something? My answer was I joined the @#&?ing ARMY mother@#&?er. 3.6 seconds of silence was followed by So did I...

[@nicholastham4373]

hi, greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... ya, never find any video like this on the tube... thanks for sharing. at least now i hv an idea in setting up a simple, quick & easy shelter. TQ to you all military pers for all the shits & inconveniences not to mention those "dangers" you guys gone thru in the field while keeping us safe! Salute...

[@stephenmitchell2121]

They taught us that in the private industry aswell, never take your boots off

[@mbigatti]

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@GruntProof]

Thanks for watching!

[@joetousley8024]

If you aren't in full kit passed out on your pack you aren't doing it right

[@whatabouttheearth]

Here's my opinion. My rig: -Old USGI bivy ( not the newer USMC stuff ) -Jelty cosmic 20° ( yes, down is problematic and easier to destroy but its warmer, lighter and above all more compactable) -Thermarest pad -all of this in a Sea To Summit dry bag -Kelty Redwing 50 I used this set up when I was a homeless travellar after I got out, (USMC 0311/8152, US Army 25U/11B), and you will habe different personal prefferences but I almost religiously swear by this system. I have a Kelty Eagle and many other packs but I think the ALICE or Kelty Redwing 50 are the most practical, not to big, not to small

[@GruntProof]

Sounds great!

[@tbrad110]

I very often slept in my full kit with just my bivvy. If you lean back on your Kevlar just right its pretty much a pillow. Tents took too long to set up.

[@matthewgibbs6886]

you had tents

[@tbrad110]

@@matthewgibbs6886 yeah our whole unit had the Warfighter tents

[@indianacitizen]

The "ranger roll" is a life saver in kit.

[@johnreed6856]

Subbed ya... thank you for your service. I was in the navy Seabees from 95-00... plenty of sleepless nights in foxholes and up against a tree....

[@johnscott750]

When I was in the army, we had a saying, if given 5 mins rest, you slept for 4 1/2 seconds.

[@leonslickwilson]

Facts! I served as a grunt from 98-06. You sleep when and where you can. My ruck was my pillow a lot!

[@axreeus20]

ironically i fell asleep while watching this

[@attiumeyami417]

me: mr. recruiter sir, is this true recruiter: now hold on there! do u really wan to flip burgers at mcdonalds for the rest of your 20s me: sold

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

One thing about having been in the military - is that it gives you a certain perspective for the rest of your life. .

[@lovecraft4780]

Great vid brother. Thank you.

[@Robin6512]

if you tired enough even a BMG will work as a pillow :)

[@wolffo999]

great vids - thx

[@orangemanta1050]

Fricken nailed it, last FTX I just took off my OCP Top and slept in my boots.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks! Stay safe 🇺🇸

[@taemien9219]

When I did Satcom in the Army we would sleep in MGPTS with cots. Was pretty comfortable. In addition I would bring extra 'comfort' items like pillows, gatorades, and snacks since we had a FMTV 5 ton truck with shelter transporting extra stuff. In the field we separated into day shift and night shift (12 hours each). Now for the thing that's gonna tick off the grunts a bit, the shelter (back of the truck) where the equipment was running for Satcom had two A/C units. However they were for the equipment and ran even in freezing conditions, so if it was in the winter months, you had to use cold weather gear while inside. Glad I went Signal.

[@Ramcharger2Travel]

Great video, I come from the wilderness search and rescue community. I'm interested in preparing for a rainy day and was wondering how the military moved through inhospitable landscapes. Thanks for any information you can share. I would like to add, we usually place the hot water bottle in a sock between our legs to warm the blood in the femoral arteries.

[@GruntProof]

SAR is awesome! I was considering doing a video on movement. Thanks

[@ToyodaMaster-tq6ht]

Coleman’s Surplus Angola Poncho (Button, snaps & grommet edges) 2-3 can be snapped together to build rain shelter!

[@donmckeoun7990]

I was an infantryman in the 1st armored division and I am here to tell you sleep is not in the job description

[@davidnieve6444]

Thank you fore your service, thank you fore the info. God Bless!

[@Michaelsloncehammr]

🐔chicken arise !

[@bigguyprepper]

Someone call corporals corner!

[@arcticblue248]

When I was in the army at 1992 we slept out for a week in a makeshift (we call them kneppetelt) tent, made out of every soldiers diamondshaped tarp that you can connect together into a larger one and make a tent for the team. That was outside Lillehammer in freezing conditions, I slept well in the old sleepingbag we where issued hehe, every morning I had to rip the bag from the tent as it had frozen to it, we had our cloths off in the bag, but we kept them in the bottom of the bag so they where warm when we took them on us. Today I think the army gives a Fjellduken bag for every soldiers, they work as both tent and sleepingbag and can even we worn as a poncho if needed. and they don't take much space either.

[@markspringman5665]

Thanks to the Army i can sleep at the drop of a ruck..💤

[@notyou2353]

And wake up to a sound as minor as a change in someone's breathing.

[@TL-uk2zj]

Excellent video. Hands down one of my fav channels.