Posted on 08/04/2009 8:12:21 PM PDT by bruinbirdman
And other social networking sites as the Pentagon weighed a similar prohibition over cybersecurity concerns.
The Marines had already banned the use of social media on military networks but issued a more detailed order this week defining which sites were out of bounds and noting possible exceptions to the rule, a Marine Corps spokesman, Lieutenant Craig Thomas said.
"These Internet sites in general are a proven haven for malicious actors and content and are particularly high risk due to information exposure, user generated content and targeting by adversaries," the Marine Corps said in an order posted on its website.
"The very nature of SNS (social networking sites) creates a larger attack and exploitation window, exposes unnecessary information to adversaries and provides an easy conduit for information leakage that puts opsec (operational security), comsec (communications security)... at an elevated risk of compromise," the order said.
Those marines whose assignments may require access to social media could apply for a waiver, it said.
Marines working in criminal investigations, press relations and recruiting have a need to use social media to carry out their duties and would likely be granted access, Mr Thomas said.
But he said "social networking sites have always been banned in the Marine Corps."
The Defence Department meanwhile confirmed it was carrying out a formal review of its policies on the use of social networking sites.
In a July 31 memo, the deputy secretary of defence, William Lynn, said he had asked the Pentagon's chief information officer to draw up policy options examining the threats and benefits of so-called Web 2.0 capabilities.
The memo acknowledges how social networking sites have proved valuable for recruitment, press relations and sharing information with allies and among military families.
"However, as with any Internet-based capabilities, there are implementation challenges and operational risks that
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Big Trouble in Little Iraq (Dance Off)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsNtfeO_yA&feature=related
Cadence-we like them:)
USMC Cadence. ‘Mama Can’t you see.’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxrmr4nJgqA
Bitch Bahama sending my granddaughter back.
U.S Army Cadences: Down By the River!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQg6YZQOmak&NR=1
Airborne Rangers-Army Heard You Callin’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc45-txNZtE&feature=related
U.S Navy SEALs Cadence: 162/Sons of UDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtdEtRINJsk&feature=related
U.S Marine Drill Instructor tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFSriPHFWEo&feature=related
Son of a Soldier (Military Music Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUKMNHjb_PQ
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