People in the Army are busy. Probably too busy to spend as much time as they might like on social media. Rather than stay uninformed, the U.S. Army has just unveiled what is basically a newbie’s guide to social media written just for military personnel.
The 2011 Army Social Media Handbook (embedded below) offers social media guidance, tools, and tips for everyone from soldiers to their families.
The Army’s ‘Online and Social Media Division’ produced a similar book last year. I’m guessing recruitment is a huge reason for the existence of this division, no?
A list of security tips, provided in the handbook, includes points such as:
- Setting privacy setting options to “friends only.”
- Not revealing schedule information and event locations.
- Considering turning off the GPS function of smartphones to avoid geotagging.
- Reviewing photos and videos before they’re posted online to make sure they don’t give away “sensitive” information.
- Making sure family members understand what type of information can and cannot be posted on social networks.
The 2011 Version
The 2010 Version
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