What does the DOD regulation say about recording daily activities for YouTubers/influencers AKA entertainer money?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:40:28 -0500

What's the word.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2021 1:17 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 01:17:57 -0500

I'd say talk with PAO and JAG

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2021 2:59 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:59:56 -0500

You cannot monetize any of portions of your duty. I have seen this from an "influencer" that was selling products but also had photos of her in uniform on the same IG page. There is a Drill Sergeant that tried and if you watch him now, he wears his older uniforms that are not worn today. Do you have a page?

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Nov 25 at 2021 8:36 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:36:43 -0500

This is not regulation but a link I found that's a discussion about those in uniform who are influencers who make money and it seems like the DoD maybe needs to update regulations to address the realm of social media influencer while on active duty.

https://prsawesterndistrict.org/can-military-influencers-ethically-use-their-status-to-sell-services/

I concur that you should definitely go talk to JAG at the closest base to you (since your profile says your Guard) to see since it seems to be grey area - and even more so if you're Guard/Reserve it may be.

Can Military Influencers Ethically Use Their Status to Sell Services? - PRSA Western District

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Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2021 8:55 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:55:27 -0500

Would that be considered outside employment? I know of at least some local polices for active duty soldiers that require a commanders approval for outside employment.