Does ALARACT 084/2015 affect how you wear Smartwatches, Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS) Personal Wearable Fitness Devices (PWFDS)?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:19:44 -0400

A few weeks ago SGT Efaw (Mick) G. started a discussion on Smartwatches and Uniforms, https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/smartwatches-and-uniforms. Also there's another discussion from Maj Ahron Oddman about smartwatches https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/smart-watch-smart-warriors. With the new ACLARAT, do you have to get rid of your new Smartwatch? Has it affect you in any way? Can you still use your Fitbit ;) https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/fitbit-fever-has-it-caught-you I remember TSgt Joshua Copeland mentioned something about working in a SCIF, has it impact you?

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 8 at 2015 11:28 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:28:06 -0400

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member, our newest iteration of our dress and appearance AFI came out and specifically allows them, however, they are still a no go in AF classified processing area and SCIFs.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 1:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:07:54 -0400

The risk from PEDS/PWFDS in a SCIF are very low when the Bluetooth & USB-interface capabilities are disabled. TS/SCI indoctinated personnel can sign a User Agreement to allow their PEDS/PWFDS into a SCIF provided the wireless capabilities are disabled(depends on your location and policy, if they're a NO-GO still in SCIF areas, so be it)

PEDS/PWFDS cannot contain these capabilities: wi-fi, cellular, photographic/videotaping, or microphone/audio recording. But most androids/iPhones do hence they're not allowed in secure areas. As long as it can't transmit, you are okay.

Stay vigilant around OPSEC but stay committed to fitness.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 1:08 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:08:00 -0400

This is interesting. Working in a SCIF both in my military and civilian capacities, this could be a game-changer. I have a Pebble (original, KickStarter edition) that I would love to be able to keep with me. I know people that have FitBit too.

As for outside of the SCIF, I was happy that they allow tracking devices with the fitness uniform. I can't tell you how nice it is to be able to track my status on the run using the pebble (and the phone on an armband tucked under the sleeve) when taking an APFT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 3:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:25:32 -0400

Your duty and location will determine if you can or cannot wear it. I think these rules are the same as cell phones rules. So before getting to the location take them off and after leaving location put them back on. So to answer the question, I do not think Alaract 084/2015 will affect how you wear smart whatches. It is more of when can you wear them.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Jun 8 at 2015 3:44 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:44:28 -0400

This is in Secure Facilities from what I read,. And that they can't be tract by the wearing of a device that may be hacked and your whereabouts be know. Like the personnel with top secret clearances wearing fit bits, or running fitness trackers on your smart phone with locating GPS. forgetting you have them on your person entering a secure facility. things like that.