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I know this doesn't directly pertain to HM A School in SA, but I feel like I know a lot of you and can trust your judgement on this.
I was recently invited to join a Navy Moms page on facebook. It was described as like the NavyforMoms facebook page, but not run by the Navy like N4Ms is (?? didn't know that). The price of admission to this group is info about your Sailor. His/Her full name, how long they've been in, where they are and also, where YOU are. This is supposedly to make sure everyone in this group is a loved one of a Sailor and to keep it "secure". I was really uncomfortable giving this info out, because really, what good can come of it??? One place that has all this info about our Sailors? As a spouse of a Sailor, I'm extra cautious because if I tell someone if my husband is deployed, they know I'm home alone with the kids. The person who originally approached me on FB about this group is someone I've interacted with online quite a bit and he does do a lot of things for the Sailors. He runs the callsforrecruits.com site where you can get calling cards for free to send to the recruits. I did that when my hubby was in boot and sent them to him so he could pass them out to his fellow recruits. Anyway, I do not believe this page is intended to be malicious, but it just seems really insecure. My FB profile pic is me standing with my uniformed hubby, isn't that proof enough that I'm a loved one of a Sailor, I have to tell them where we are, too???
Anyone have thoughts on this? Am I being paranoid? I'm pretty new to this, so it could be, but man, I'd be pissed if something happened to my husband's ship because of someone putting it out there. Is there a protocol for this? Should it be reported?
Thank you!!!!
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Permalink Reply by lizinnj on
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I would not participate in that at ALL! Something just rings not right. Facebook isn't as private as people think. That ticker shows everyones moves and posts. I'd steer clear.
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Permalink Reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on
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I'm with Lizinnj: run from that - and advise others there to do the same. You can also help others from future problems by sending a message about this page to Naval OPSEC on Facebook. This isn't just about OPSEC either; someone could use this info in an effort to commit identity theft, etc etc.
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Permalink Reply by Robert/HM Mom on
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Absolutely, wouldn't go near that site especially if my sailor was deployed. That's a big, no, no!!!!! Delete it from your contacts!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by TexasDocMom on
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Good advice here, Nickswifey...on any internet board or social media situation, it's always best to follow OPSEC...and really, avoiding those "closed" groups...it creates cliques and unnecessary friction...anyone who is really there to help support military families and loved ones reaches out to all moms/dads/loved ones....and isn't selective about who and stays transparent . My son would have a heart attack if he thought I shared any of that information. He's out now, after 8 years, but I still don't use his name here. Do nothing that connect anyone (even people on this board, or anyone lurking) to your sailor or to yourself or your kids. They do not always have your best interests at heart. We all make friends on these boards, but smart family members never let loose too much information with others. You just never know about people you meet online until you've met them in person or have communicated with them personally for a good period of time.
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OPSEC and social networking...
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The importance of OPSEC:
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