How do Officers and NCOs deal with soldiers and their cellphones in an FTX environment? Particularly situations involving security. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:09:23 -0400 How do Officers and NCOs deal with soldiers and their cellphones in an FTX environment? Particularly situations involving security. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> MAJ David Vermillion Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:09:23 -0400 2015-10-24T18:09:23-04:00 Response by CW5 Jim Steddum made Oct 24 at 2015 6:11 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063665&urlhash=1063665 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I cannot use a cell phone in the Pentagon or in any major Headquarters building on a day-to-day basis, WHY would we even allow private devices in operations or training? Seems to me perhaps it is a leadership problem... CW5 Jim Steddum Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:11:59 -0400 2015-10-24T18:11:59-04:00 Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 6:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063717&urlhash=1063717 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I confiscated them when we went out. 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:38:45 -0400 2015-10-24T18:38:45-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 6:54 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063732&urlhash=1063732 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No cell phones period. Take them away at the beginning of training, give the phones back when mission complete. No distractions SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:54:51 -0400 2015-10-24T18:54:51-04:00 Response by SFC Boots Attaway made Oct 24 at 2015 6:55 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063733&urlhash=1063733 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Leave your phones in your tent or ruck. I would take them away otherwise. SFC Boots Attaway Sat, 24 Oct 2015 18:55:31 -0400 2015-10-24T18:55:31-04:00 Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 24 at 2015 7:23 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063770&urlhash=1063770 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Folks, don't jump on the ban the cell phone bandwagon because it is a popular answer. I encourage you that before you make a overall policy/standard, you ought to consider that some of your people have some extenuating things going on, for instance pregnant spouse; sick family members; or even they use the devices to communicate your desires to others within the Platoon/Unit. There is a time &amp; place to use them - ensure they know the expectations ahead of time and they will comply.<br /><br />Look when its time for work, do work! I do not have a problem with troops bringing their devices to training/deployments but they will not take them on mission as some of these devices use a RF that could trigger an IED or could give our adversary knowledge if it would work while in the vicinity of a DUKE/WARLOCK etc. CSM Michael J. Uhlig Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:23:45 -0400 2015-10-24T19:23:45-04:00 Response by SGT Patrick Reno made Oct 24 at 2015 7:48 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063812&urlhash=1063812 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can't imagine how big a problem it must be for you people on active duty to deal with the Cell-Phone problem. 90% of my work force is under 25 and it is a constant battle to keep them off of their phones and on task at work. The constant security issue's you deal with must be a huge pain. SGT Patrick Reno Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:48:24 -0400 2015-10-24T19:48:24-04:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 8:42 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063917&urlhash=1063917 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I confiscate them, that is how I deal with that issue. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:42:01 -0400 2015-10-24T20:42:01-04:00 Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Oct 24 at 2015 8:58 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1063948&urlhash=1063948 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Fairly easy, establish the rules, enforce them strictly, set a good example. It hasn't been a problem for me. SMSgt Thor Merich Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:58:03 -0400 2015-10-24T20:58:03-04:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 10:11 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-officers-and-ncos-deal-with-soldiers-and-their-cellphones-in-an-ftx-environment-particularly-situations-involving-security?n=1064055&urlhash=1064055 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am so glad there were cell phones when I was in the tactical environment. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 24 Oct 2015 22:11:29 -0400 2015-10-24T22:11:29-04:00 2015-10-24T18:09:23-04:00