Retired NCO here. Would have been one of the first things I told my troops. A typical brief was something like this:
No talking to the media, refer them to public affairs.
Talk to the civilians, but no discussing mission stuff. No discussing things that might upset the civilians, they may be in earshot.
Here's a list of shit we don't talk about (insert list).
Always look and act professional, you're here to help civilians, not look like.a clueless bag of shit or a conquering Army.
We do mot want to be put in a position where we can be accused of anything illegal or perceived as taking advantage. Leave Maryjane Rottencrotch alone and keep it in your pants.
Just because they told him they're deploying its important that they didn't give any specific opsec. Which they didn't. As a military member you can notify your family and friends that you are deploying to what ever country they sent you but no specific dates and any details of that sort.
One hour ago! That's when "HereWeGoGuys" the whiny pearl-cluthcher joined the thread here. Hell, the entire community. Typical scum bag who changes and adds to his scam. Deport him.
So ur friends were told to not talk about "it", yet, talked about "it" with you? Nice try handshake.
Everything military is need to know. I never knew where my sub was going and rarely for how long.
Technically OP said they were told they cannot talk about anything political. I won’t mention politics if you don’t mention politics
Retired NCO here. Would have been one of the first things I told my troops. A typical brief was something like this:
No talking to the media, refer them to public affairs.
Talk to the civilians, but no discussing mission stuff. No discussing things that might upset the civilians, they may be in earshot. Here's a list of shit we don't talk about (insert list).
Always look and act professional, you're here to help civilians, not look like.a clueless bag of shit or a conquering Army.
We do mot want to be put in a position where we can be accused of anything illegal or perceived as taking advantage. Leave Maryjane Rottencrotch alone and keep it in your pants.
Just because they told him they're deploying its important that they didn't give any specific opsec. Which they didn't. As a military member you can notify your family and friends that you are deploying to what ever country they sent you but no specific dates and any details of that sort.
One hour ago! That's when "HereWeGoGuys" the whiny pearl-cluthcher joined the thread here. Hell, the entire community. Typical scum bag who changes and adds to his scam. Deport him.