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You’re encouraged to use social media to talk about the Air Force and keep in contact with the Airmen in your life. However, you should use it safely and effectively. Posting too much information could jeopardize the security of Airmen and missions.
Is social media an appropriate avenue for communicating the Air Force message?
Social media is not only a great avenue for staying connected with family and friends; it is also a great tool for sharing the overall Air Force story and the stories of our Airmen. socialmedia@ us.af.mil or by calling (210) 395-1794; DSN 969-1794.
Can Air Force have social media?
What you say has limits: According to AFI 35-107, “the Air Force views personal Web sites and weblogs positively, and it respects the right of Airmen to use them as a medium of self-expression. It’s okay to repost: Airmen are free to repost publicly released information on their personal social media accounts.
The short answer is yes. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper signed Security Executive Agent Directive 5 in May that allows investigators to analyze information posted publicly on social media sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as part of security clearance background checks.
What UCMJ article covers social media?
Five articles in the UCMJ deal specifically different aspects of inappropriate behavior in public. They are Articles 88, 89, 91, 133 and 134. “It is important that all Soldiers know that once they log on to a social media platform, they still represent the Army,” Sweetnam said.
What AFI covers social media?
AFI 35-101, Public Affairs Mission: Covers the overall public affairs mission and how to correctly implement it. AFI 35-107, Public Web Communications: Addresses the Public Web and Social Media programs.
Which records official ensures that records are properly arranged and packaged prior to moving records to a federal holding center?
Records Managers
Records Managers are also responsible for ensuring that records management procedures at the disposition phase of the Records Lifecycle are appropriately performed and must coordinate with the Federal Records Centers (FRCs) and local NARA offices. Records Managers may oversee Records Holding Area Manager functions.
How does the Air Force view social media?
In general, the Air Force views social media sites positively and respects your rights as Americans to use them to express yourself. However, by the nature of your profession, you are always on the record and must represent our core values.
Who are the communicators in the Air Force?
While communication with media and the public has traditionally been the responsibility of Public Affairs, today all Airmen are communicators. The intent of this guide is to educate and empower the PA Airmen who are the trainers for Airmen communication programs.
People can feel comfortable about using social media and letting their Airmen use social media. It’s one of the many tools available to communicate information, and it has a value-added capability of promoting interaction.
Where can I find the Air Force web policy?
DOD web policies are viewable at http://www.defense.gov/webmasters and Air Force instructions are accessible at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil. AFI 35-101, Public Affairs Mission: Covers the overall Public Affairs mission and how to correctly implement it.