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The Ten OPSEC and COMSEC Points:
Don't discuss future destinations or ports of call!
Don't discuss future operations or missions!
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!
Don't discuss people's names and billets in conjunction with operations!
Don't speculate about future operations!
Don't spread rumors about operations!
Don't assume the enemy is not trying to collect information on you so he can kill you, he is!
Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC and COMSEC when using email or phone!
Rules of thumb for parents and loved ones:
*If your sailor indicates to you they can't tell you something, believe them. Don't try to coax them into telling.
*If it is published by the navy about where a ship or unit has been (not going), that is when it's okay to share.
*If your sailor is in a high security area, say a nuke or EOD, consider using a nick name for them and you, a seperate email without your name on it, and don't even tell where YOU live. Let them tell you what they want you to tell others or if they are worried about info, always let them know you are on here. That's why they are careful on here about only putting first names on your profile page.
*Be aware, the OPSEC 10 points are about what they can't talk about. Think about what YOU might share as a parent or loved one of a military member that could cause trouble. You also have a responsibilty.
*Be respectful and teach other parents if they don't know and say too much, no need to be disrespectful or mean to them about it. Just guide them and let them know they maybe need to rewrite or delete the post. There isn't a member on here that wants to cause trouble or harm. They just aren't thinking or don't know.
Don't discuss future destinations or ports of call!
Don't discuss future operations or missions!
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!
Don't discuss people's names and billets in conjunction with operations!
Don't speculate about future operations!
Don't spread rumors about operations!
Don't assume the enemy is not trying to collect information on you so he can kill you, he is!
Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC and COMSEC when using email or phone!
Rules of thumb for parents and loved ones:
*If your sailor indicates to you they can't tell you something, believe them. Don't try to coax them into telling.
*If it is published by the navy about where a ship or unit has been (not going), that is when it's okay to share.
*If your sailor is in a high security area, say a nuke or EOD, consider using a nick name for them and you, a seperate email without your name on it, and don't even tell where YOU live. Let them tell you what they want you to tell others or if they are worried about info, always let them know you are on here. That's why they are careful on here about only putting first names on your profile page.
*Be aware, the OPSEC 10 points are about what they can't talk about. Think about what YOU might share as a parent or loved one of a military member that could cause trouble. You also have a responsibilty.
*Be respectful and teach other parents if they don't know and say too much, no need to be disrespectful or mean to them about it. Just guide them and let them know they maybe need to rewrite or delete the post. There isn't a member on here that wants to cause trouble or harm. They just aren't thinking or don't know.
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Comment by Jean C 5 hours ago -
Dougs Mom,, Good girl- it's hard to hold our tears back sometimes, but your so right about letting them see how sad we are. They know we love them, and are worried,, Hang in there,,,, and know that we are here for you!!! Hugs
I hope you all have a good thanksgiving,,,,,, we do have alot of be thankful for, even tho some days we question exactly what it is. Bless our Seabees and all their families and friends that miss them!
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Comment by doug's mom 5 hours ago -
Yes SeaBeeMom Wanda, it is hard. I am feeling it, and I have broke down and cried everyday now so far. I cant and dont want to cry in front of my son, cuz I dont want him to be worryiong about me when he will have to have his mind on his job and his undivided attention in AFG.
I got my box out today for servicepeople for christmas, with cards, goodies, flavored coffee creamers, teas in c/o the Red Cross.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. God bless you and your families.
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Comment by Tresa Taylor 13 hours ago - I finally got an address from my son to mail him packages, it only took 3 months to get it. LOL. He is in Okinawa and gave me his address. He said he ordered something online and it took about 2 weeks to get to him. So hopefully his treats will get to him by Christmas.
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Comment by Seabee Mom Wanda 17 hours ago - My son will not be home for X-mas or Turkey Day. It is so HARD!!! He is getting ready for deployment. I wish everyone a happy thanksgiving and treasure your time with your seabees: and may God bless each adn everyone of you +)
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Comment by doug's mom on November 22, 2009 at 10:51pm
- I just about fell off my chair onto the floor. My son's GITMO/Nicaragua deployment is on hold, and his orders read 440 days Gulfport, then to Afghanastan. He leaves the day after Thanksgiving. Wow, what a difference a day makes. We are making plans to go to the Christmas Tree Farm to cut down our tree the day after Thanksgiving like we have done every year, and now he is deployed instead. Looks like my son wont be home for Christmas. I am thankful that we will have this Thanksgiving meal together, but that will be the last meal we will have together for a longg, long time.
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Comment by janie/Div931 Arthur's Mom on November 22, 2009 at 5:35pm - becky my son also went to kuwait this wek and will join NMCB 74. we recieved an email that he arrived , he sounded really good. i also hope to get an address soon so we can get some pkgs out for the holidays.
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Comment by JCSELLMACK on November 22, 2009 at 3:35pm - Is it true that some Seabees will be denied mail in certain parts of Afghanistan? My son called about a week and a half ago to say "Don't bother..." He was not happy and neither am I... What will happen to the holiday boxes we send? Any ideas on contacts or information would be appreciated.
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Comment by Becky on November 22, 2009 at 3:18pm - Kelly, He has been able to send some emails, I will try to get an address from him soon that way. Thanks for getting back to me. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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Comment by Kelley on November 22, 2009 at 3:00pm - Becky, he will have an address, next time you are in touch, he should be able to get that to you
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Comment by Kelley on November 22, 2009 at 2:58pm
- is he able to email you? gosh, I don't know unless it comes from him. Maybe contact the Red Cross?
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