(OPSEC) isn't just for Sailors - it's essential that family and friends also observe these rules to keep our Sailors safe.

Ship homecomings have been postponed and even a Navy ship's Facebook page taken down during deployment (ending communication for everyone) due to violations by loved ones.  Don't be that person.   

OPSEC GUIDELINES

✓ DO assume the enemy is always trying to collect information.

✓ Donʼt discuss future destinations or ports of call.

✓ Donʼt discuss future operations, exercises or missions.

✓ Donʼt discuss dates and times of when we will be in port or conducting exercises.

✓ Donʼt discuss security procedures, movements, or arms.

✓ Donʼt discuss readiness issues and numbers.

✓ Donʼt discuss specific training equipment.

✓ Donʼt speculate about future operations.

✓ Donʼt spread rumors about past, current or future operations or movements.

✓ Donʼt discuss deployment or homecoming dates (including Tiger or Family Day Cruises)

✓ Keep in mind there is NO guarantee of security for information transmittal, even if a forum described as “military” has its membership restricted to militarypersonnel and their families.  

✓ Always think OPSEC when using social media, texts, phone and email.  When in doubt, don't post.

Read more:  Keep Your Family Safe: Practice Operational Security on Social Media