The U.S. Army has updated its health and fitness plan for the first time in 8 years, and there are a few changes that stick out. Most notably "strategic and aggressive napping."

Taken from the manual:

"Soldiers can use short, infrequent naps to restore wakefulness and promote performance. When routinely available sleep time is difficult to predict, soldiers might take the longest nap possible as frequently as time is available."

Now, whenever a commanding officer says "Roll out!" he will need to specify if he means "we're leaving" or "roll out the cot to catch a few Zs."

"The Army has always had an internal dynamic that real men don't need sleep and can just push on, and it's incredibly stupid," said Lt. Gen. David Barno, who was commander of combined forces in Afghanistan from 2003 to 2005. "Combat is a thinking man's business and your brain doesn't function without sleep."

Sleep is definitely important for proper brain function and good decision-making. Now if the boss catches you catching a few winks at the desk you have the most legitimate excuse ... training for the Army reserves.

And, once again, George Costanza proves to be way ahead of his time.

This is a great move by the army and a wellness plan we can all get behind. But I've always been a fan of fitness. Fitness joke in whenever I can.