A question for the masses.

As a soldier, and a leader of soldiers I am expected to accomplish a multitude of tasks and complete a variety of missions on a daily basis. Many of these tasks require a great deal of administrative paperwork, thusly requiring computers, printers, faxes etc. (Like any other company or corporate venture) In addition I run an Allied Trades shop for a maintenance company. This includes welding, machining, carpentry, glass and canvas repair, radiator repair, and body and fender repair.

These things are all done in conjuction with my requirement and responsibility to train soldiers in their various warrior tasks, that is-being a soldier.

So my question is this: Does the average civilian employee, male or female have to deal with "Scheduled Power Outages"?? This morning I received a memo from the Department of Public Works, "Requesting" a "Scheduled Power Outage" which will affect the entire installation from 1300 to 1600 hours.

First of all what if we said no?? Secondly, what is it that is broken, that requires fixing? (The power works fine on the camp) Lastly, why does it require turning the power to the entire installation off?

Do IBM executives have to contend with stuff like this??