Are Soldiers allowed to use cell phones while deployed?
The Pentagon doesn’t have a blanket policy barring service members from taking electronic devices on deployment, but combat commanders are beginning to prohibit them when going into the unknown.
Can you video chat during deployment?
Telephone calls, video teleconferencing, and email Depending on the mission and area of deployment, most Soldiers will have the ability to send and receive telephone calls, or use an Internet videophone or teleconferencing system. Most Soldiers will also have access to their email accounts.
Can deployed Soldiers Facetime?
Facetime & Facebook Messenger When smartphones really took off, iPhone users were able to use Facetime to continue their video chats during deployments. Only requiring a Wi-Fi connection, Facetime was very popular with service members who stayed near well-developed areas and were able to get solid wireless internet.
Do deployed Soldiers have Internet?
Many deployed Soldiers have Internet access in their tents or rooms; for those who don’t, Internet access and video-teleconferencing capabilities are now a standard part of Morale, Welfare and Recreation services overseas.
Can deployed Soldiers use Skype?
Some duty stations have Internet access with varying degrees of reliability. The Internet also enables service members to free video and voice software–such as Skype (www.skype.com)–for face-to-face talking.
Are soldiers allowed to make cell phone calls while deployed?
Let me give you a true story as to why deployed soldiers are not allowed to make cell phone calls of any type while deployed. Several years ago I was the Chief of Military Operations in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean region for the United States Army South (USARSO).
How does the military deal with imposters on Facebook?
The Defense Department said employees scan for impostor accounts each week and report them directly to Facebook. They also try and educate service members to protect their identities. Beyond that, action is minimal.
Can Facebook detect impersonated military accounts?
Facebook is also testing software that can automatically spot impostors of some of the most commonly impersonated service members. One of the company’s primary lines of defense are reports from users. The Times reported more than 100 impostor accounts through the online reporting systems on Facebook and Instagram in recent months.
Are soldiers allowed to take pictures?
Of course real soldiers can’t usually take pictures on patrol, or around classified equipment, but that’s the only limit. There’s nothing stopping then from taking all the pictures they want everywhere else, and they certainly do.