What are some ways units can go about enforcing a stronger OPSEC posture and spread OPSEC awareness.

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 03:58:24 -0400

Just looking for some creative and effective ideas. I've heard of unit's banning social media sites, and I'm not so sure that's the best fix for the problem.

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made May 1 at 2014 2:21 PM

MAJ Steve Sheridan — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:21:10 -0400

Education is key.

Repitition, repitition, repitition.

I've been some places where they block social media sites and others that don't. Not sure which is better.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2014 3:09 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:09:36 -0400

There are actually some good power points out there that break down social media and OPSEC together. Even I learned something with one a found a few months ago for company training. The problem is most soldiers these days grew up on social media and haven't taken time to think about the consequences. Just have to keep educating them...one day they might get it. If you want the Army approved social media training I found please feel free to message me and I will send it your way.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made May 1 at 2014 3:25 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:25:38 -0400

Talking about OPSEC is the best way to improve OPSEC. I went through the OPSEC training a few years back and being vocal and teaching others is the ideal method to increase awareness and effectiveness of OPSEC.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2014 3:31 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:31:08 -0400

First things first banning social media is actually against Army policy. Not regulation but the Army wants people to use social media.

Also OPSEC is not an intel function. Hopefully your unit knows that. It's just a pet peeve. Neither is PHYSEC.