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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends
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For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.
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Latest Activity: Jan 13
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In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.
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Comment by Rod on November 10, 2011 at 4:35pm
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Did I miss something? I went back a several posts and all I saw was she said her grandson was deploying Monday. She didn't mention a specific ship or the time or her grandson first and last name. Give her a break.
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Comment by claudia on November 10, 2011 at 4:25pm
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paybacks please dont leave...we all slip up once and a while ..you are in the right place and i love hearing about all of your children..really helps when mine is out to sea...my son got married right out of boot so his new wife gets most of the news ...which is as it should be ..so i guess i feel alittle left out so you guys help alot
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Comment by Jess_0411 on November 10, 2011 at 4:23pm
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I'm really sorry. I'm not trying to put anyone in their place or be the boss of anyone, I swear. I'm just trying to do make sure everyone is keeping within the guidelines to keep our sailors safe. I would hate for us to lose such a great forum because we're not following the rules. There are threats made against the ship and the base on a regular basis. And people who want to harm our sailors do watch pages like this and facebook because Moms/Girlfriends/Wives often slip up and give out information they shouldn't. My husband's ship once got extended a week because some girl thought she'd be cute and post a countdown. Please don't take offense. This is a learning process for everyone.
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Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on November 10, 2011 at 4:14pm
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paybacks-nearly every group i have been on someone including MYSELF has made a mistake. actually i am still learning all the rules. stay with this group.....post your concerns and questions and ideas!!!
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Comment by paybacks398 on November 10, 2011 at 4:14pm
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Its OK, you wont have to worry about hearing anything else from me. I thought I had found a site to be able to share about my grandson because he is now in Norfolk but apparently I have done something that I shouldnt have so you wont have to worry about me posting anything or joining in the conversations any longer. You might not have meant to but you really hurt my feelings and at my age I dont need much of that to make me feel unwanted and not welcome. Folks it has been nice for the past 2 weeks-stay safe and I will keep your sailor's in my prayers
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Its because of the fact that this is a Naval Station Norfolk group and the you gave the time frame. Unfortunately that's enough information for a terrorist to narrow it down and coordinate an attack. No worries, its a learning process. My husband has been in the Navy for five years and I'm still learning new things everyday. Now you know for future reference (:
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I have seen more information posted on here in the past few weeks than anything I just put on here-I would never put our sailor's in harms way-so I guess it would just be best for me not to post anything else on this site. I guess you put me in my place
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I didnt realize I did anything wrong- I never mentioned a ship, where he was going or anything else
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I've never seen a departure/homecoming date posted anywhere. And just because the news reports it, doesn't make it okay. The basic rule that the command gives everyone to follow is that unless it released by the ship via their website, press release, or facebook, do not repeat it. Knowing the schedule is a privilege, not a right. A privilege they will not hesitate to take away if it is abused. And your sailor can get in a lot of trouble. The rules for posting are listed above and it specifically says to not disclose ship movements in advanced.
I swear I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just trying to keep everyone safe (:
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Comment by John and Yvonne on November 10, 2011 at 2:26pm
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sorry your grandson wont' be able to come over to join us for TG. let him know that we also have sailors over for Christmas dinner. :)
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