Since we removed the brigade newsletters from the site last week we've been trying to determine the official policy regarding publication of the documents on public websites. We learned that the content of each newsletter is reviewed for operational security (OPSEC). Because there may be sensitive information included, it is my understanding that a decision was made to distribute the newletter via email to those individuals included on the family readiness group (FRG) lists.
This policy may change in the future, but if you have a loved one with the brigade we recommend contacting the FRG for your soldier's unit in order to ensure that you receive future issues - if you haven't done so already. Not sure how to do that? We suggest visiting our bulletin board as a first step; there are many helpful people associated with the FRGs that check in regularly there.
Having said all this, we have received explicit approval from the brigade and the brigade's rear detachment to post the most recent newsletter, which was OPSEC approved. Again, if you would like to save a copy for future reference, right-click the link below and select "Save Target As..." Thanks to all of you that helped straighten this out.
Since we removed the brigade newsletters from the site last week we've been trying to determine the official policy regarding publication of the documents on public websites. We learned that the content of each newsletter is reviewed for operational security (OPSEC). Because there may be sensitive information included, it is my understanding that a decision was made to distribute the newletter via email to those individuals included on the family readiness group (FRG) lists.
This policy may change in the future, but if you have a loved one with the brigade we recommend contacting the FRG for your soldier's unit in order to ensure that you receive future issues - if you haven't done so already. Not sure how to do that? We suggest visiting our bulletin board as a first step; there are many helpful people associated with the FRGs that check in regularly there.
Having said all this, we have received explicit approval from the brigade and the brigade's rear detachment to post the most recent newsletter, which was OPSEC approved. Again, if you would like to save a copy for future reference, right-click the link below and select "Save Target As..." Thanks to all of you that helped straighten this out.
February 22, 2004 3rd BDE Newsletter