ADMIN UPDATE: Members MUST Read ASAP: Updated RULES.
Hello N4M Members!
I don’t often start threads and put them on the top of the page like this but it’s important and I need everyone to read it. We’ll be enforcing some new rules starting today per direction of the Navy. No need to get upset or panic… okay? I like to call this the growing pains of getting bigger and needing to become a bit stricter about a few things.
1. So, Navy saw it as a breach of security on N4M’s when members were telling other members how to bend and break the rules (IE get into PIR w/o a parking pass). Thus, any tricks like that can’t be talked about. We don’t want to jeopardize the safety of our recruits. This also includes, “I have more than 4 people that want to attend PIR”. If we see that question- the response should be something like:
“Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL is the homeport for all Navy recruit training. If you have specific questions regarding Boot Camp, Pass-in-Review (graduation) or a recruit, please visit http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/index.html. If you cannot find the answer there, please phone RTC Public Affairs on 847-688-2405 or email on rtc.pao@navy.mil.”
2. Sailor last names are not allowed to be posted. We know in this day and age, that often your children have different last names than you. So, it’s up to you on if you want your last name on here or not, but the Navy is telling us- Do not post sailors last name. You can say my son’s name is John. Just not John Smith.
For people that want to now change their user name... you can find out how to do it here.
3. Remove physical addresses of sailors. (Exception to the rule is FPO address).
It’s not necessarily that our sailors don’t want to be contacted by our sweet Navy Members…it’s more that we have to be sensitive to their privacy. Even if you wanted to post your sailor’s address or your sailor’s friends address, please don’t.
4. Please do not post any names/numbers of the RTC Staff.
So, obviously- easy quick changes on your end. Please go through your profiles, posts, photos, groups, events and videos to make sure the above is deleted and/or edited out. Obviously, I’ll be going through and deleting things as well but it’s helpful if you look over your own stuff.
Thank you for reading this and editing/deleting any of your comments in advance.
Elle
I don’t often start threads and put them on the top of the page like this but it’s important and I need everyone to read it. We’ll be enforcing some new rules starting today per direction of the Navy. No need to get upset or panic… okay? I like to call this the growing pains of getting bigger and needing to become a bit stricter about a few things.
1. So, Navy saw it as a breach of security on N4M’s when members were telling other members how to bend and break the rules (IE get into PIR w/o a parking pass). Thus, any tricks like that can’t be talked about. We don’t want to jeopardize the safety of our recruits. This also includes, “I have more than 4 people that want to attend PIR”. If we see that question- the response should be something like:
“Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL is the homeport for all Navy recruit training. If you have specific questions regarding Boot Camp, Pass-in-Review (graduation) or a recruit, please visit http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/index.html. If you cannot find the answer there, please phone RTC Public Affairs on 847-688-2405 or email on rtc.pao@navy.mil.”
2. Sailor last names are not allowed to be posted. We know in this day and age, that often your children have different last names than you. So, it’s up to you on if you want your last name on here or not, but the Navy is telling us- Do not post sailors last name. You can say my son’s name is John. Just not John Smith.
For people that want to now change their user name... you can find out how to do it here.
3. Remove physical addresses of sailors. (Exception to the rule is FPO address).
It’s not necessarily that our sailors don’t want to be contacted by our sweet Navy Members…it’s more that we have to be sensitive to their privacy. Even if you wanted to post your sailor’s address or your sailor’s friends address, please don’t.
4. Please do not post any names/numbers of the RTC Staff.
So, obviously- easy quick changes on your end. Please go through your profiles, posts, photos, groups, events and videos to make sure the above is deleted and/or edited out. Obviously, I’ll be going through and deleting things as well but it’s helpful if you look over your own stuff.
Thank you for reading this and editing/deleting any of your comments in advance.
Elle
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Permalink Reply by Navy for Moms Admin on -
Debbie: It's your call, whatever you are comfortable with, just always proceed with caution. - CC
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Permalink Reply by Lone Star Sailor Mom on -
I took everyone's addresses off my site and changed my request to have the moms who wish to send cards to all of our sailors to privately e-mail me off the site. Nothing is going to get posted EVER again regarding addresses. We've gone through and asked all the newer moms to take the addresses they posted off. All of us are going through ALL of our comments to make sure they are not giving out information that shouldn't be posted. We want our sons and daughters on deployment to be safe and coming home to us next year!!! Hope we're doing everything we can!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kimandtheboys on -
Ha ha ha!!! So the Navy caught on to us....they were probably wondering why so many people started showing up for PIR this year!
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Permalink Reply by Navy for Moms Admin on
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Kathy, understandably this isn't something we can take lightly. Thus the new enforcement. Kimandtheboys was just throwing in a little humor. Please don't get upset, she also understands the seriousness of this.
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Permalink Reply by Debbie on -
Thanks so much Catherine! One question, is it okay to mention the location of where our kids are as well as level of schooling such as A school, power etc.
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Permalink Reply by Navy for Moms Admin on
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Debbie- if they are on a tour, no. If they are in A School for the next 6 months- probably okay. It's like saying Bill is at Harvard. We all know where Harvard is. That is is public information.
If you want to talk about level, power? It comes down to what you are comfortable with sharing.
Sincerely, CC
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Permalink Reply by Mom to 2 Sailors on -
Thanks Catherine - Good call !!!
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