Do you practice OPSEC in your personal lives?

2015-05-03T10:33:52-04:00

OPSEC is not something we often think about, aside from our jobs. There have been many times when a military member has posted things they shouldn't have and they went viral.

But what about the things that don't necessarily go viral? Aha about the little things that could give out enough info to be used against you?
Do you practice OPSEC in all aspects of your life?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 11:19 AM

2015-05-03T11:19:17-04:00

Everyone should be cautious in their public communications.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 11:29 AM

2015-05-03T11:29:21-04:00

I do. It only takes one time if you let your guard down. One of the best rules I learned in Infantry School was "Complacency Kills".

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 12:52 PM

2015-05-03T12:52:35-04:00

Yes, I rarely post anything on Social media and when I do, it is usually after the fact. I was an Air Force "brat" and my dad's job required OPSEC, so I have been practicing it since I was a kid just not realizing it at the time.

Response by SSG Kenneth Lanning made May 3 at 2015 2:29 PM

2015-05-03T14:29:31-04:00

I think it's crazy not to; my wife and children both hear it from me on at least a weekly basis lol...I know it's working too-not a day goes by that my wife isn't criticizing someone on "Housewives of Ft. Meade" on Facebook for posting something they shouldn't be.

Response by SGT S Sharpless made May 3 at 2015 5:11 PM

2015-05-03T17:11:51-04:00

I do. I am always conscientious about what I post especially regarding military stuff. My Facebook page doesn't display any PII on it that the public can see. I am a strong believer in not letting strangers know about the details of my life such as what I look like, my occupation, my location etc.