Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen HM-14

EVERY NAVY FAMILY (AND FRIEND) MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL SECURITY

WHEN IN DOUBT REMEMBER 'LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS'

As silly as it may sound there is no guarantee that a chat room or forum described as 'military' has any security for transmitting information or restricting membership to military personnel and their families only. You never know when the enemy is watching (or reading).


OPSEC Rules:·

-Don’t discuss future destinations or ports of call·
-Don’t discuss future operations, exercises or missions (including Family Day Cruises)·
-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 speculate about future operations
-Don’t spread rumors about current, future, or past operations or movements
-Don’t discuss deployment or homecoming dates
Don’t assume the enemy is not trying to collect information; they always are·
-Don't discuss Security Procedures, movements, or arms·
-Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC when using email, phone, chat rooms and message boards.


**Remember, no matter your affiliation, status, rank or age- you have a part in the security of your loved one!