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In most branches of the military, a service member who wakes up under the weather is expected to, well, suck it up. In extreme cases, though, he or she can inform the commanding officer of an ailing condition when reporting to first formation?a daily physical-training session at 6 or 6:30 a.m. that might include four-mile runs, push-ups, and sit-ups. It?s up to the commanding officer to decide whether to force the sick person to participate in the dawn routine or allow him or her to kill time with some stretching until sick call begins. Sick call, "a daily lineup of military personnel requiring medical attention," takes place at the aid clinic, or infirmary. Enlisted medics assess the gathered troops, treat minor complaints, and issue further recommendations. An ailing service member might be assigned to ?indoor? or ?light? duty, which would exempt him from physical training and perhaps have him cleaning the barracks. Or he could be referred to the physician?s assistant for further evaluation. Depending on the severity and contagiousness of his symptoms, he might then find himself restricted to ?quarters,? or put on bed rest. (Navy sailors so confined are known as SIQ: ?sick in quarters.?) If the soldier?s illness is so serious the on-site medical personnel can?t treat him, he might be sent to a nearby hospital.

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