MENU HOME SEARCH Sergeant Major of the Army ARMY SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES AND RESOURCES OVERVIEW OVERVIEW SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES LEADERS MANAGERS SCAMS Social media is a powerful tool we use to communicate on a daily basis to tell the Army's story. It offers an opportunity to inform, influence and engage your audience with content that communicates the values of your organization. This website will acquaint you with your role in Army social media and provide you with policies, guidance and recommendations on how you can become a more effective communicator and representative of the U.S. Army – creating an environment where trusted information is disseminated to the Army Family and the public. FAQS PRO TIPS POLICIES AND GUIDANCE Social Media Protection: A Handbook for Privacy & Security Settings ALARACT 058/2018 – Professionalization of Online Conduct HASC Hearing on Social Media Policies Tri-signed Letter: Online Conduct Social Media and the Hatch Act DODI 8170.01 – Online Information Management and Electronic Messaging Disposition of Official Social Media Accounts Secretary of the Army Memo – Delegation of Authority Approval of External Official Presences DOD 1344.10 – Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces AR 600-20 – Army Command Policy DODI 1300.18 – Personnel Casualty Matters, Policies, and Procedures Guidance on Transition and Archiving of Official Social Media Accounts MANDATORY TRAINING Social Networking and Your Online Identity OPSEC for EOP Operators RECOMMENDED SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING DINFOS Pavilion Facebook Blueprint eLearning YouTube Creator Academy Twitter Flight School RESOURCES OCPA PA portal (CAC login) CP-22 Management Office CONNECT WITH U.S. ARMY ON SOCIAL MEDIA Official U.S. Army Facebook Official U.S. Army Twitter Official U.S. Army Youtube Official U.S. Army Flickr Official U.S. Army Instagram Official U.S. Army LinkedIn FAQS Where can I find the 'Social Media Handbook'? What is a release authority? If I don't have release authority, can I still have an official social media platform? How can I get verified by Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? How do I report imposters posing as my senior leader? Is the Soldier I'm talking to a real Soldier? Can a Soldier or former Soldier request that a photo of them be removed form an official Army.mil story or social media post? How do I become OPSEC level II certified? Can I use copyrighted images, photos or videos on social media? Can I "boost" posts or buy ads on social media? PRO TIPS All Platforms Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Branding External Links Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army of the linked website or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD website. Official U.S. Army Facebook Official U.S. Army Twitter Official U.S. Army Youtube Official U.S. Army Flickr Official U.S. Army Instagram HOMECONTACT USPRIVACYTERMS OF USEACCESSIBILITY/SECTION 508FOIANO FEAR ACT