Operations Security (OPSEC)
Operations Security (OPSEC)
This list is rapidly growing (HooYah) and now may be a good time to remind not only the newcomers but all of us about certain Navy security issues. Many Navy dads, family members and friends are new to the Navy (or perhaps the military in general) and should keep in mind something the Navy refers to as Operations Security (OPSEC). As proud parents of our sailors, we want to let the world know of their accomplishments as well as our immense pride in them. Sometimes we get so excited about our sons or daughters Navy life we can't wait to share the news. This is when we need to be reminded of OPSEC. The following information is given out on the Family Readiness Group from the public website of the USS Truman (CVN-75) and stresses points we all need to follow:
"....rumors will fly about the ships schedule. The command is committed to keeping Sailors and families informed and getting schedule updates to you as soon as practical. Flexibility is the key. Navy schedules do change but the command will keep its crew and families informed. The best way for family members to keep informed is to attend the Family Readiness Group meetings every month and to avoid listening to or spreading rumors. The command will only release official schedule updates so why rely on rumors and hearsay?
With the knowledge of the ship’s schedule we must all remember Operations Security (OPSEC) in order to guard this information and protect our Sailors from those who may use schedule information for harmful purposes. Schedule information should NEVER go in an e-mail, over the phone, posted on websites, discussed in public or on Facebook, Twitter etc. PROTECT SCHEDULE information.
Listed below are the OPSEC rules, remember they keep our loved ones safe.
OPSEC Rules:
• Don’t discuss future destinations or ports of call
• Don’t discuss future operations, exercises or missions (including Family Day Cruises)
• Don’t discuss dates and times of when we will be in port or conducting exercises
• Don’t discuss readiness issues and numbers
• Don’t discuss specific training equipment or lack thereof
• Don’t speculate about future operations
• Don’t spread rumors about current, future, or past operations or movements
• Don’t discuss deployment or homecoming dates
• Don’t assume the enemy is not trying to collect information; they always are
• Don't discuss Security Procedures, movements, or arms
• Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC when using email, phone, chat rooms and message boards. There is no guarantee that a chat room or forum described as 'military' has any security for transmitting information or restricting membership to military personnel and their families only
"REMEMBER, OPSEC SAVES LIVES”
OPSEC is ship or operations specific and doesn't have anything to do with your sailors accomplishments in boot camp, “A” or “C” schools or rate increases or any other info that is personal in nature. Take pride in your sailor and share it with us all!! This is a great open forum that we have and in order to keep it that way we need to remember OPSEC. Basically, just remember this: if the information is shared on a public Navy website or newspaper, then it's ok to post and discuss that information on Navy Dads. When operational information comes directly to us from our sailors that is when we need to apply the OPSEC rules.
Not to diminish the importance of OPSEC, but you will remember this:
Do you like OPSEC and ham?
I do not get it, Sam I am.
I do not get OPSEC and ham.
We must use it here and there.
We must use it everywhere.
You CAN share it in a car.
But you CANNOT in a bar.
You CANNOT share it in a text.
You CANNOT share it at the NEX.
You CAN say it in your house.
But should NOT tell a random spouse.
You CAN say it in the shower.
But do NOT go sharing at happy hour.
DON'T make the Ombudsman sweat.
DON'T post it on the internet.
You CANNOT share it in a tweet.
That would not be very sweet.
Beware of Facebook and Myspace too.
It's tempting to let your feelings through.
You Cannot tell it to a friend.
NOT even at the very end.
It is a privilege to know a date.
DON'T tell ANYONE or they may be late!
Oh, I get it, Sam I am.
Now I get OPSEC and ham!
I will not tell anyone. I will keep hushed until they're done!
I will not tell him or her. I will not tell my dog with fur.
I will not tell my child's teacher. I will not tell any creature.
Thank you, THANK YOU, Sam I am.
Thank you for clearing up OPSEC and Ham!!!
- App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/opsec/id1031272509?mt=8
- GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracen.opsec
Below is a link to a PDF presentation from the NAVY regarding OPSEC and the use of social media......
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Permalink Reply by John on
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My son earned his FISH not too long ago. He told me a story of how someone, not thinking, attempted to send an email home stating the day they would be home at port. My son, being the Radioman, called his Shipmate on the ship's communication box (?) and asked him to come up to the Radio Room, and look at what he sent. My son politely showed him his mistake, and said this info was not going out on the next email transmission.
The Radiomen must stand up to those on board, and politely, tell them not to transmit when the vessel will arrive in port. They must read others' emails. Sad , but true. Did you read the book, " Tales of the South Pacific ", by J.A. Mitchner (sp) ?? There is a funny story in there about a man sending letters home to his wife, with explicit details about certain activities. It is a good book about the old days, in the Navy.
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Yes, thank you. A very good read, and way better than the musical, ..... Thanks again.
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Permalink Reply by Joseph E McCray on
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NAVY TIMES USS BATAAN REMOVED from FACEBOOK -OPSEC and WHIDBEY ISLAND on chopping block! another article " Loose tweets sink Fleets"
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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on
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OPSEC Warning form the Bush:
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Yesterdays slogan: " Loose Lips Sink Ships" Todays' motto: Loose Tweets Sink Fleets!"
sr. Chief Trent is quite correct! I have a "Snipe", a "Spook" and a "Pencil Pusher". Neither from which i hear much, primaraly the "Spook". I recently had a blood clot pass thru my heart into my lung. Could not shut pencil pusher up. One call from the "Snipe" hoping i was ok. Lasted abt two minutes. He is going to be "Haze Grey and Underway" soon. I am proud of my Sailors but learned long ago not to ask when or where. Sure it hurts not to know but not knowing until it is all over is best, for them and our country, as a sad shape as this country is in i would prefer at my age (71) that i did not have to learn another language.
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I appreciate the posts on this subject. I'm new and have a lot to learn, so keep it coming!
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Permalink Reply by Andrew Obermeier on
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Thanks for the info.
Sincerely,
Navy Newbs
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thank you all for the information. I would ask her she woulnt tell me and i would ask her she shes gonna get back always gave me a different day or time..and it makes plenty sense, and I do agree tmi ..
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When I was on active duty they taught us "lose lips sink ships". I believe that was a WW2 thing but they were teaching it in '75
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Kelsey on
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Loose lips sink ships was a big saying back in WWII. I wish the stupid media would follow these rules. Todays media has little or NO regard for the safety of our men and women in all of our armed forces. I the Pentagon would release them they would post the name and addresses of all of the members of SEAL Team 6 who participated in the recent Somalia operation and Bin Laden operation. Someone need to explain this to the media!
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Permalink Reply by Ray Norberto on
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Agreed. There was a good Saturday Night Live sketch several years ago when Robert DiNiro was the guest host, and the stupid questions asked my the actors was almost too close to the idiocy you see in real press conferences. I don't think the American people need to know everything the military does, especially in these clandestine operations. Need to know basis!
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Google's new privacy policy.....beware and read:
http://www.securitynewsdaily.com/1456-google-privacy-policy-affect....
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