[1SR-L] Operational Security (OPSEC) -004/09

[Announcement List for First Southern District]

TO:     ALAUXDIST1SR
FM:     CDR E.D. Young
SUBJ:   Operational Security  (OPSEC) -004/09

1. Operational Security (OPSEC) is an important part of our daily routine.
Please ensure you are using discretion when discussing operations, be it in
person, on the phone or in an electronic format (both email and web based
information). The following types of information SHALL NOT be contained in
email sent to non-encrypted email addresses and SHALL NOT be posted on the
web:

DETAILS OF SCHEDULES AND TIMELINES FOR OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF SAR RESPONSE/SAFETY BOAT ACTIVITIES

SPECULATION OR DISCUSSION OF TERRORIST EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND FORCE
PROTECTION POSTURE

LOCATION, ACTIVATION, AND MISSIONS OF CG FORCES OR ASSETS

DEPLOYMENT PLANS FOR CG AND OTHER USE FORCES INCLUDING PORT SECURITY UNITS

PHYSICAL SECURITY WEAKNESSES OF CG OR OTHER FORCES

MOVEMENT PLANS AND PROCEDURES FOR CG AND NAVAL UNITS

SPECIFIC MOVEMENT OF FLAG OFFICERS, VIPS, KEY LEADERS AND KEY COMMAND
PERSONNEL INCLUDING ITINERARIES, AGENDA, HOTEL RESERVATIONS, ETC.

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIT CAPABILITIES, COMPLEMENT AND MISSIONS

MAPS OR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF SENSITIVE OPERATIONAL UNITS

INFORMATION ABOUT PORT FACILITIES

ANY TYPE OF PERSONAL (RECALL) ROSTERS CONTAINING ANY COMBINATION OF
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION AND/OR UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS OF INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS. 

As we expand our presence on the web we must be mindful that the release of
information to the open expanse of the world wide web can be harmful to
National Security.  OPSEC is a PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, please do your part.

2. Telecommunications Operator (TCO).  All TCO qualifications paperwork
should be routed through your SO-CM, to Mr. Bob Brill, District
Qualifications Staff Member Communications, for processing.

3. Many thanks to all who have completed ICS 210.  There is still space
available to take ICS-210 at the District Conference.  Contact Donna Cole at
donnacole at optonline.net  to reserve a space.

 4. Some members have submitted certificates for ICS 210 from classes taken
outside of the First District.  Members are advised that they must take a
Coast Guard approved course from a Coast Guard certified ICS-210 instructor
in order for this requirement to be validated.

5. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the District Conference 27-29
March 2009 at the Mystic Marriott.  Remember to register no later than 21
Mar for meals.  The registration form was mailed in a Special Edition of
Over the Bow and is also located on the 1SR website at
http://www.d1south.org/pages/conference.php


SEMPER PARATUS!

CDR Beth Young

6. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First Southern
abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

7. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

8. DIRAUX 1SR sends