OPSEC

[Renae]

Operations Security


OPSEC Links: http://www.ioss.gov/bulletin.html
OPerations SECurity is very important to understand when dealing with the government. OPSEC helps to protect classified and unclassified information that our government has. It is important for everyone to understand. There are many key points of OPSEC that I will point out in this briefing.
OPSEC is necessary!
The Laws of OPSEC
If you don't know the threat, how do you know what to protect?
If you don't know what to protect, how do you know you are protecting it?
If you are not protecting it. . . .the adversary wins!
For us it is important to keep the information of the military person we know safe. In the wrong hands, the unclassified information YOU possess could cause potentially grave harm to the United States or your military person.
What is the threat?
The threat is harm to the United States or your military person. If there were no threats, there would be no reason to protect anything. These threats are what your men are fighting against.
What are you protecting?
Any and all unclassified/classified information. Hopefully if you do not possess a security clearance, you do not know any classified information. But all information needs to remain safe.
Examples of this include:


Last names
All Dates (Returning/Leaving/R&R, etc)
Exact Unit numbers or Unit Names
Exact locations (Bases, Posts, Forts, Ports)
Addresses, email, phone numbers

All information Trusted to You should remain in your brain, do not share this information. If it's questionable as to whether or not you should say the information, ask an Administrator or keep it to yourself.
NEED TO KNOW
Need to know is an important concept to understand. Stop, think and decide whether or not another person needs to know this information. Does Person A need to know Private John's last name? In most all cases NO! Addresses, phone numbers, AIM names, email addresses, dates, unit numbers, locations or bases/posts etc., and all other 'sensitive' information are all examples of things "strangers" do not need to know.
Even between two people who hold a Top Secret security clearance. One person may not tell the other a classified number if that person does not have a need to know.
Before you give away any information to another person, decide if they have the need to know. This is a very important concept.
Basic OPSEC Countermeasures


Properly destroy sensitive information.
Avoid posting or displaying sensitive information.
Do not leave lap-top computers unattended in public places.
Be aware of the threats.
Know how information is gathered.
Know what information requires protection.
Know what you can do to protect the information

Sensitive Information
What is Sensitive Information?
Sensitive information can be anything. Usually sensitive information is any piece of unclassified (or classified) information that can help the enemy put the missing pieces of the puzzle together. Sensitive information can be anything from a last name to a bank account number. Be practing need to know, you should be effective in minimizing the amount of sensitive information you give out. The most important concept is to stay aware of the information you know, and be sure that you keep it safe.
The Intelligence Puzzle
When the enemy collects enough sensitive UNCLASSIFIED information he may be able to find out what the big picture is. With enough unclassified information, it is significantly easier to piece together what the CLASSIFIED information would be. This is a huge security risk.
OPSEC is so much more than this, but this is a general idea of it. Please check out the links on the side of the page for more information. OPSEC is a great tool that we all use, but should be more aware of, especially when our country could be at stake.
Lastly, Please practice OPSEC in your posts in the forum, if any Administrator or Moderator finds you in violation your post will be modified and you will be notified of the violation via the PM system.
Thanks,
Renae


Some other guidelines below::::::::

General OPSEC Rules for Military Issued Girlfriends:

1. Do not post exact deployment dates or redeployment dates

2. Do not reveal camp locations, including nearby cities.

3. Do not discuss convoy routes (“we traveled through Ramadi on our way to X”)

4. Do not reveal detailed information on the mission, capabilities or morale of a unit

5. Do not reveal last names.

6. Do not discuss details concerning security procedures, response times, tactics

7. Don’t discuss equipment or lack thereof, to include training equipment

8. Don’t speculate about future operations

9. Count-down tickers for deployments, or that end in any large-scale troop movements, are not allowed.

10. Be very careful if posting pictures of your loved one. Avoid images that show significant landmarks near their base of operations, and black out last names and unit affiliations

11. Do not, ever, post information about casualties (coalition or enemy) before the official release of the information.

12. In general use your common sense when posting any information about your significant other OR yourself!

If you have any questions, please contact us at militaryissuedgirlfriends@gmail.com, or PM Renae, or Alexa (cakencandles).

These OPSEC rules aren’t meant to limit your free speech or restrict your liberties- that’s exactly what our Men and Women fight to protect. However, they are designed to help ensure the safety and security of the Service Members in your life.

Remember, no matter your affiliation, status, rank or age- you have a part in the security of your significant other, yourself, this site, and your country!

[Renae]

I, Renae, read the aforementioned documents.

[MustangGirl83]

I have read and understand the rules.

Jessica

[Angi]

I have read and understand OPSEC

*Angi *

[ShortGrnEydQt]

I have read & understand OPSEC

*Erin

[Jeffinur24]

I have read and understand the rules.

-Jenn

[sasha]

Read and understood.

[Bebej210]

Jen!

[cakencandles]

Alexa.

Although I have a question. Is MOS, where they're stationed and stuff ok to say? On others forums I've been told that it's not. I have no problem saying where he's stationed because he's not going to be deployed from there because he's only training....what do you say?

[abbyroadme]

I have read & understand OPSEC

- Dara -

[Renae]

Originally posted by cakencandles@Jun 9 2005, 09:22 PM
Alexa.

Although I have a question. Is MOS, where they're stationed and stuff ok to say? On others forums I've been told that it's not. I have no problem saying where he's stationed because he's not going to be deployed from there because he's only training....what do you say?
Please see the topic in this forum titled OPSEC weekly award or something like that.

Giving out an MOS is fine. But locations get dicey. It all goes back to the intelligence puzzle.

Just as you dont' want me stalking you because I have your location and last name, you dont' want anyone stalking your man because they have that information.

More than opsec, I think it's just general courtesy about how much your man would want people on this forum to know. Because we all seem good and nice, but anyone of us could be a murderer, stalker, terrorist, child molester....it sounds rough, but you never know.

So in response to your question, MOS is fine, but keep locations very vague, like just states, if even that.

[SweetieCakes]

I have read and understood!
Kathleen

[Katie9862]

Oops. i'm kinda delayed.. but i've read and understaaaaaaand.. them

[Martina]

I've read and understood the OPSEC rules!! :D

[katieangel]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules

[mattsgirl2004]

i have read and understand!!!!!!!!

- christy

[Sweet Cashew]

I have read the rules, and have some questions. Are there any "extra" precautions that should be taken depending on specific job duties...and after reading that, I am freaked and don't know that I should say anymore. And also, is it "ok" to discuss one on one with a trusted friend in IM...things such as where he is based, being deployed to...anything that he is free to tell me? I'm freaking now, because I had a friendship with a guy in the Navy years ago, and now remember the omsbudsman not being able to tell me things on IM, she had to call on the phone. (Info about ports of call and dates...) but are "general" things "ok"? I know IMs are not particularly secure, but I never knew about these rules before, and just thought anything he can tell me is not "secure" information. So, thank you...I learned something today!

[Renae]

Originally posted by Sweet Cashew@Jun 28 2005, 03:00 PM
I have read the rules, and have some questions. Are there any "extra" precautions that should be taken depending on specific job duties...and after reading that, I am freaked and don't know that I should say anymore. And also, is it "ok" to discuss one on one with a trusted friend in IM...things such as where he is based, being deployed to...anything that he is free to tell me? I'm freaking now, because I had a friendship with a guy in the Navy years ago, and now remember the omsbudsman not being able to tell me things on IM, she had to call on the phone. (Info about ports of call and dates...) but are "general" things "ok"? I know IMs are not particularly secure, but I never knew about these rules before, and just thought anything he can tell me is not "secure" information. So, thank you...I learned something today!
See the topic in the OPSEC forum I just posted.

[ProudArmyWife]

read understand

[melissa]

wow... this is really late.... but i read 'em

[ANGsGirl]

I have read and understood the OPSEC rules

[LatinPeanutButta]

I have read and understood the OPSEC rules.

[ProudArmyGrlFriend]

Read and understood.

[dream]

read and understood

-mandi

[REDHORSE]

I've read them and understand them
Bonnie

[IHeartMyMarine]

I have read and understand the rules.
~Trista

[Katy]

I have read & understood the rules...

Katy

[yeouinaru]

Read and understand the rules :)

[Nathan'sGirl19]

I have read and understand the rules of OPSEC.
*Meg*

[Janice]

Definately read and understood!

-Janice

[Ally]

I've read and understood

~Kallista

[peedie buddo]

Read and understood!

[laurshin]

I have read and understand the rules.

~Lauren

[luvinmymarine]

I have read & understand OPSEC

[ashley]

Read & understood.
- Ashley

[BlessingHall]

I read and I understand OPSEC!

[marigoldbrandybuck]

I am Jen, and I have both read and re-read the rules. I understand them... I would never put my love in harm's way. Ever.

[175thAngel]

I have read and understand the rules--will follow accordingly.

[Dynasty6770]

Got it :)

[ekstasys]

Read and understood.

Beth

[SemperFiKyRy]

CHECK!

[sarah311]

I have read this and understand

[SomewhereIBelong]

I have read and understand the rules! -Kelly

[Ang2006]

hear ya loud and clear

[emilyhannah]

I have read and understand the rules.

Emily

[mustangapril]

oops I didn't realize this was even on here....
I have read and understood

April

[ebushey941]

read and understood, even though i accidently put up locations :-/ oops. should i delete that? my bad. i actually thought about it as soon as i wrote it and then i went searching for the rules and found this page. haha.
Lizz

[JenOH58D]

Read and understood...though I think I posted our duty station in one post.

[asheelyn]

i have read and understand the guidelines

[WoldsGirl]

I read it and understand it--Brittany.

[AprilFoolsBaby]

you know its funny... i just read it again on my own, and then all of a sudden i saw the post LOL. i read and understand.

[Lia]

read and understood!

~Lia

[Laetizia]

Read and understood.

[RedneckGirl]

i read and understand OSPEC

[jackie778]

Read and understood :)

[CurlyQ]

Read and understood!
-Stef

[Jessabelle]

Read and Understood

- Jessica

[Jamie]

Read and understood! Jamie

[Keisha]

Read and Understand them Keisha

[Sara_CMo]

Oopsie! Didn't even realize this was here for me to sign!!!
I've read and understand the rules of OPSEC!!!!
-Sara

[Kristin]

Oopsie! Didn't even realize this was here for me to sign!!!
I've read and understand the rules of OPSEC!!!!
-Sara

Ditto!

-Kristin

[caedmonscall827]

Read and understood
-Terese

[naura]

read and noted!

[Krysta_395]

I have READ and UNDERSTAND!

[mandakins]

Read and Understand
Mandy

[Erikapitchu]

I have read and understood the OPSEC!!
Erika

[butterflyt84]

I have read and understand the rules.
-Vanessa

[Kristy]

I have read and I understand the OPSEC rules.

Kristy

[Shipgrl]

I've read and understand the OPSEC rules as well. Thanks! :)

[JOE'SANGEL]

I have read OPSEC rules!!! THANKS!!!
Priscilla

[tinycupcake]

Read and understood.
-Kate

[Marissa1484]

I have read and understood.

Marissa

[Kath]

i didnt know i was supposed to sign this either.. oops
kath

[AFgirl17]

I too have read and understand the OPSEC rules!
--Veronica

[AlexandriaK]

i have read and understand the rules!

[HisSunshine]

I, Tanya, read the aforementioned documents

[manda0121]

I don't remember if I signed or not but...yeah! I have read and understand the rules!!

[Liz79]

Read and understood
Liz

[Liz79]

Read and understood
Liz

[DeAnna07]

I have read and understand the rules

- DeAnna

[poofsgirl]

amber

[Melissa06]

I have read and understand the rules
Melissa

[Kristi]

Read and understood

Kristi

[jenny05]

Read and Understood :)
Jenny

[Kate]

Whoops I'm kinda late on this. But I have read and understand the rules

Kate :)

[NeverLetGo]

kinda late too... i have read and understand
Stephanie

[scarlett red]

I have read and understood the OPSEC

[AHunt2006]

Andrea!

[jaxs_soldiersgirl]

i've read and understand

[Shans5050]

I couldnt get into the security page for some reason. but I have read OPSEC rules before and understand them.

Shannon

[Hillary05]

I have read and understood OPSEC.

Hillary

[Ivey's_Indi]

I have read and understood the rules

~ Indiana

[endersgirl]

oops a bit late but I've read and understand
shea

[MySoldiersWifey]

Hilda
I've read and I understand the OPSEC rules.

[Naomonster]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules
Naomi

[jdoll]

yikes should I have done this along time ago?

Jenna

[missingmyjoshy]

I have read and understand OPSEC

Malynda

[girl123]

I have read and understand the rules.

Eirene

[proudarmygirlfriend]

I have read and understood both the rules and OPSEC.

Mandie
(Sorry I didnt post here a while ago, thought I know OPSEC very well!)

[Waiting4You]

I have (finally) read and understand all of the rules. :)

Emily

[Natalie05]

oops I'm a little late but I've read and understood the rules
Natalie

[SCB23]

late, but read and understand

sandra

[xo_signedyours]

I have read and understood the OPSEC rules.
-Krissy

[TomsPenguin]

ive read and understand opsec

kris

[CheshireCat]

I have read and understand the rules
Lisa

[Madalyn]

I have read and understand the OPSEC.

Madalyn.

[Ashjam55]

I have read and understand OPSEC rules

[noonesdoll82]

I've read and I understand the OPSEC rules. Mya

[jbooher]

I've read and understand the OPSEC rules
Jolene

[missmydey]

I have read and understand the rules

Jenn

[meganblax]

I have read and understand the rules
Megan

[BlessedinNE]

I've read and understand these rules. Thanks.

R.

[Emmanuelsgurl]

I have read and understand OPSEC rules
Crystal~

[elizabeth8806]

I've read and understand the OPSEC rules
-Elizabeth

[Ronin]

I've read and understand the OPSEC rules
-Alissa

[Kaloni19]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules. ELISA

[jenlovesrandy]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules. Jen

[wastedxxbeauty]

Read and understood!

- Liz

[chels402]

Read and understood

Chelsea

[pinkhoney19]

i have read and understood opsec rules!!
-crystal-

[miss_alli]

I have read and understand the rules

~~Allison~~

[Tiffykins]

Many apologies for my delay, but I have read and understand fully OPSEC.

Tiffany

[selfstorage]

read and understood.

-Courtney

[Samantha01]

I have read and understood OPSEC.

Samantha

[Suzanimal]

Read and understood!

[iheartmysailor]

I have read and understand the rules.

[lisa2302]

I have read and understand the rules.

[Jen23]

sorry it took me so long... but i read ya loud and clear!

[Tora]

I, Krystine, have read and understood the rules.

[amandam]

I have read and undrerstood the rules.

Amanda

[babylzrd]

I have read and understood

Lizzie

[swell]

Read and Understood

[NavyGirlfriend]

Wow, I'm really late.... but I've read and understood them and went over them again.
Meagan

[armyangel22]

read and understood!

Rachel

[ericaLU07]

I have read and understand the rules.

Erica

[Jennie]

I, Jennie, have read and understand the OPSEC document.

[Melissa1988]

sorry this is so delayed, I Melissa understand

[Kayla_marie]

I, Kayla, have read and understand all the rules

[sweetmarie]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules.

[greeneyedgurl]

I'm a little late getting to this, but I have read and understand the OPSEC rules. Megan

[BirdieGyrl]

I have read and understood the OPSEC rules.

[nicks_girl22]

Andrea

[Anna]

understood-anna

[pandaqty]

Understood- Amanda

[KatieM]

Wow im late. I understand. Katie

[marinegirl]

Holy Cow I am behind, I, Hannah, read and understand the rules.

[JenMarie]

Jennifer

[imdeuter]

I've read and understand the rules :)

Heidi

[JoJo]

I Jolene have read and understood the rules

[stephymay]

I, Stephanie, have read & understand the rules. :)

[ekg06]

i have read and understand the OPSEC rules

[MissL]

understood! :)

[amberlinn]

I have read and understand the rules!

[serenity8]

I have read and understood the rules.
Nichole

[Moose555]

I have read & understand OPSEC

Stacey

[OrngePeel]

Jenn

[terrycruz]

Holy Cow I am behind, I, Hannah, read and understand the rules.

DITTO!

Cruz

[SWEETCHRISTAL]

I have read and understand the rules.
Christal

[summerrhi]

Read and understood! Thanks :)

Rhiannon

[scatrd_thoughts]

Read and understood

~vicki

[cinnamontwist]

Read and understood.

Kim

[starryskiesoctober]

I understand!!!
Manda

[cheer_kiah_07]

Understood
Kiah

[chickcasa]

Read and understood by me, Katy :)

~Katy

[Nicki]

I, Nichole, have read and understand.

[sweetpea]

I've read and understand the rules, Melissa

[DeeAnne]

A little late on this, but read and understood!

[carlady]

I understand

[Rhio744]

Heather

[Megz05xoxo]

i understand, meg

[janelli057]

I, Janelle, have read and understand the OPSEC rules.

[blondbaybegrl]

I have read and understand the rules.

Stacy

[Ashley afgirl]

I have read and understand the rules
Ashley

[Tim'sSweetie]

I have read and understand OPSEC.
ROBYN.

[Amyee1983]

I have read and understand the rules
Amy

[Chelsea]

I have read and understand OPSEC.

~Chelsea

[AirForceGF83]

Read and signed, Jessica <3

[conflictedgirlfriend]

lol, def late, but i have read and understand opsec
Karrissa

[wildcherry73]

i read it and understood it
Helena

[Werkleberkle]

I have read and I understand the OPSEC rules.
Abrianna

[AlonelyLove]

I have read and understand the rules of opsec\

Tiff

[360Sweetie]

I read and understood OPSEC

Tamara

[FrothySilvette]

I read, understand.
Julie

[ChainedMoonlight]

I have read and understand

Kylie

[elizabeth87]

I've read them.

-Elizabeth

[spoiledprincess]

read and agree
ash

[chompersut]

I, Jess, have read and understand the OPSEC.

[AF_Amanda]

I, Amanda, have read and understand OPSEC

[Karen]

I am late, but I, Karen, have read and understood OPSEC rules.

[FutureTrophyWife]

Read and understood.

[ArmyGF4Paul2107]

I have read and understand OPSEC

[infantrylady]

I did this a long time ago, but didn't sign.

I have read and understand.

Natalie

[canuckgirl]

Read and understood - A

[grneyedmuse]

I, Heather, Have Read and understood the OPSEC rules.

[shannyloveshersoldier]

I have read and understand the rules of OPSEC

-shannon-

[KillnMeSmalls]

Read and understand

[ignitethedawn]

i gotcha. i follow.

-rae

[Suzy569]

I, Susane, read the aforementioned documents.

[ILovePvtAJKF]

Read and understand!!!!

-Andrea

[LoveMeSomeNick]

Read and understand!

Michelle

[missashley]

I, Ashley, have read the aforementioned documents.

[minders5]

I **Mindy**have read and understand all the OPSEC Rules.

[Mami Green Eyez]

I, Kimberly, read and understand the rules of OPSEC.

[JusticeGrL44]

I, Witney, have read the OPSEC rules and have understood them.

[margelisa]

I, Meg, have read the aforementioned documents.

[DFSsBabyGirl325]

I have read and understand OPSEC.

[Kara]

I have read and understand OPSEC

Kara

[tinytrex]

Read and understood the documents - T.

[Fiona]

I have read and understand the OPSEC rules

Fiona

[cacysmiranda]

I, Miranda, have read and understood all I've read.

[MissBlueEyes]

read and understood

[disneydiva21]

i understand the rules
*kiyana*

[missingmysgt]

i have read and understand the rules
-katelyn

[Snoopy3963]

better late than never...

read and understood.


~Tara

[LauraLiz]

Read and understood.

[jenniferjanel]

read and understood
Jennie

[AshleyJ]

Better late than never. Read and understood.

[mercedesmommy96]

Better late than never - and Better safe than sorry...
I, Dawn, have read and understand the rules....

[iLoveanAAVmech]

Sarah has read and understands!! Whew, she needed an updating, but thats ok!

[marliejo]

I have read and understand the rules.

[kitkat]

I have read the OPSEC rules.

[rah]

Roxie

[matilda2379]

i read and understand the OPSEC rules and such.

[Mandy]

read and got it!

[AshleyLovesHerSoldier]

I have read & understand OPSEC

[ArmyGF07]

I agree and have read the rules.

*April

[Annie]

I have read and understand.

*Annie*

[joesarmyprincess]

I read and understand
Cindy

[yummi26]

Read and understood.

[MoCoWa]

A lil late but read and understood!

[heatherjoy]

I have ready and completely understand!

~heatherjoy

[redlizzard1121]

i have read and understand the OPSEC rules

[Laura]

I'm a little late, but I've read and understand

~Laura

[briana_elese]

i have read and understand the rules of OPSEC

Briana

[MsSarge_B82]

Wow, I didn't know this stuff was here... but...

I have read and understand...

Stefanie

-better late than never..

[tallandsassy]

I have read & understand OPSEC.

Sue

[coreysgirl]

I have read & understand OPSEC.. Veronica

[coconut8706]

I have read and understood

[ellie1027]

I have read & understand OPSEC rules.

Ellie

[littlebabygirlT]

I have read and understand this.

Tracy

[klsavm]

I have read and understand OPSEC

-Haley

[the_ingrid_dolls]

I have read and understand the OPSEC guidelines.
Amber

[Lyndzer]

Read and Understood
-Lyndsay

[firefighter_4_life]

Read and understood
kristina

[ilovemynavyman]

I, Christine, Had read and understand OPSEC

[OSUBuckeye]

Oops I complely forgot to sign this!

I have read and understand OPSEC.
Holly

[flipflops]

I read and understand the security information.

[katiej]

I have read and understood the security information

Katie

[SunyFB]

I, Suny have read and understand!

[BrownEyes]

Read and understood.