Military, TV/Media and Privacy?

[ArmyWife4Life]

Does anyone agree with me that America is nosy?

Everyone wants to know everything thats going on with the Military at all times. Where they are going, what they are doing, what the plan of action is. Half of this ends up on the news before troops even deploy or things actually happen. America expresses their "right" to know, but like terrorists and other people dont tune in to American TV and find things out?

I think if a citizen wants to know every little thing that is happening with the war/military - they should join. Then they can know everything they want to.

I just think everything needs to be more private.

What do you think?

Just opinions.. there is no right or wrong answer.
I understand that people have family and friends in the military. My husband is in the military. But that is his job, it doesnt mean I need to know every move he makes as long as I get some contact to know that he is alive. I mean, what does anyone need to know the details for? Its not like anyone can actually do anything with it.. its like gossip.

And as far as tax dollars....the citizens pay tax dollars so we have an Army to protect the country. That still doesnt give everyone the right to know what is going on with every little thing.

And its true, not every military move is broadcasted... but a lot of it is.
Deaths of soldiers isn't the only thing I see on the news, but I get where you are coming from. But like I said, people who have family in the military have the right to know that the person is okay - but they dont need every little detail.

And as far as joining. My husband has been in less than a year and he only has a GED, which the Army paid for and helped him obtain. Not to mention they even have waivers for certain felonies. Its not that hard to get into the military these days. Especially with the decrease in recruits.
It is true that many people in the military violate OPSEC.
***** Just for the record, Im not arguing with anyone! Just responding!
Any civilian can get on a military base. All they need is ID and proof the car is registered. Civilians have no need to be on base! They can't do anything there and you need an ID to buy anything at the commisary/PX. I can understand civilians visiting soldiers, but before they are let on base the soldier should be contacted. Even apartment buildings have more security!

 

[USAF Pride]

I must say that I am on your side with this.

As Active Duty Air Force (my wife as well), its very easy to figure out upcoming deployments, and ways to disrupt them. For instance, majority on younger Airman/Soldiers/Marines/Seamen will usually post stuff like "Headed to the Sandbox in 2 weeks" on their MySpace or FaceBook pages; while posing in a picture of them in uniform (which will also have their units patch visible). Next, watch for a commercial airliner, or a troop carrier (C-5/C-17/C-130) from another base landing at the Fort/Base. Team that up with the fact that its VERY easy for civilians to get on base if needed. Just head to the local military surplus and pick up some uniforms; tell the Base/Fort security that you are military and left your I.D. on base.

That scenario is the easiest route for terrorism to overrun a government base, yet people DEMAND to know more about the military???

We pay taxes for streets to be fixed, schools to be better funded, but the military is where the hot ticket and thats what everyone craves.

Sorry, but in my line or work, and about 90% of all other military personnel out there, we have a Secret Security Clearance (and above), giving us the privileges and trust to know what is needed. Go ahead and join up if you want to see everything. We aren't going to risk going home in a body bag because we leaked out OPSEC info that is critical to our mission so that Joe Blow down the street feels better about taxes.

If you aren't dressed in a military uniform, then just have faith in your men and women because we will not fail - we can not fail!

 

[Matt The Headless Plumber]

Tax dollars go to the military so i think that they have the right to know ....not only that but alot of people have friends and family in the military and would like to know whats going on and can't always have constant contact with that person

 

[Leah]

I'm an army wife.. I don't really care. You have to remember the rest of America is sometimes also family and friends, mothers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles of those who joined too. Spouses aren't the only family.

Not every one can join. You can't even join with just a GED now, you have to have a highschool diploma. For the most part I don't think terrorists really care about what soldier died this week thats not really gonna do much for them. They're not going to give any information to the media thats top secret or could be a danger.

I get where you're coming though

 

[George W]

I'm in the military and I don't even know troop movements. I don't care to either.

I do whole heartedly agree with the hypocrisy of wanting military secrecy for our actions, yet broadcasting them world wide.

Does the media know everything we're doing? Definitely not, but it does make one wonder what the motive is.