Posted on Aug 7, 2018

Pentagon Bars Troops from Using GPS-Tracking Devices While Deployed

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey

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OPSEC is far more important and ubiquitous a threat than ever given geolocation capabilities in our devices.

Pentagon Bars Troops from Using GPS-Tracking Devices While Deployed

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Posted 7 y ago

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Posted 7 y ago

The entire SRW network does the exact same thing, and it's issued equipment. If they think banning smartwatches and cellphones will solve this they are thinking way to small.

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Posted 7 y ago

Does this include our smart phones?

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CH (COL) Geoff Bailey

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If the command directs troops to do so.

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That's always the case, Sir. I meant are they blanketed under the larger rule

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Posted 7 y ago

I can see countless NCOs across the globe dusting off lieutenant Land Nav jokes.

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Pentagon Bars Troops from Using GPS-Tracking Devices While Deployed

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