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Sleep deprivation is common among members of the US Marine Corps

Members of the US Marine Corps experience combined stressors, including physical exertion and the threat of enemy fire. Sleep deprivation, which can result in fatigue, is another factor that can impair troops' vigilance and decision-making with potentially dangerous consequences.

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