Well spoken.

While we used to censor mail in WWII this aint the 1940's anymore.

The real issue is not OPSEC, that is simply a stalking horse for the real problem that officers have with blogs : soldiers telling the truth about officers and policies. They want that stopped and stopped now.

You would be correct in this assumption and the problems start at the top of the chain of command.

True enough but that standard doesn't apply to personal emails. Keep in mind that this also covers those. Additionally insubordination is always defined by the officer who has authority over you. It can be anything from anti-government screeds to rolling your eyes in formation. It is always subjective.

I usually fall on the side of OPSEC.  We just had telephones back in 90/91, and those came with their own set of OPSEC risks.  I know of a few situations where troops gave their 6 digit grid coordinance to their loved ones over the phones (which means they had already sent a map sheet home).

The thing is though, it's a lot easier to control computer traffic than telephone traffic, it doesn't take much to set up a computer so that an OPSEC infraction can be detected easily.  Let the troops know how easy it is and you have taken care of most the problem.

The other thing that should happen is troops know that their emails, IMs, Blogs and other communications are "subject to scrutiny".  That way no one can whine if they get caught in OPSEC violations and officers don't have to be bothered reading them.  I can only think of a few officers that wouldn't be as against this idea as any NCO or troop.

OPSEC is important, it's also violated more than the military would want to admit.  On the other hand, it is still the exception, not the rule.

I agree with you, we have enough blogs about how terrible the war, our troops and the U.S. military is.  I, for one, enjoy reading about what the troops are accomplishing.  We aren't going to here it from the press, and apparently the House and Senate Republicans aren't going to tell the stories either.

LET US HEAR FROM THE TROOPS.

As do I. I also like hearing how they are living and working from day to day.

first off nice to see your ugly face around again even if it is just one comment.

I suggest the entire army get together and start writing two or three innocuous letters daily. Post as many even toned blogs as possible till the generals do what they are there for, to command and fight a war. not snoop the troops.

Of course the rules won't apply to officers whether General or otherwise.