Are soldiers allowed to talk about missions?

Depending on the mission and area of deployment, most Soldiers will have the ability to send and receive telephone calls, or use an Internet videophone or teleconferencing system. Most Soldiers will also have access to their email accounts.

Can military talk on the phone?

There are no cell phones allowed in Basic Training. This is a consistent rule for all of the military branches: Do not expect your service member to be able to call you, text you, or receive your messages when they are in Basic Training. The Marine Corps does not allow any cell phone access until after graduation.

Can deployed soldiers use Skype?

Some duty stations have Internet access with varying degrees of reliability. The Internet also enables service members to free video and voice software–such as Skype (www.skype.com)–for face-to-face talking.

Do you have to answer your phone in the military?

Most Soldiers will have no problem answering their phone or responding to a text message, as long as leadership is respectful and treats them with dignity. The rare exception usually only needs your attention once and they will decide to comply.

Why can’t soldiers talk on the phone or computer?

Sometimes, they will claim that they can’t talk on the phone or computer because they are on a special mission. It’s usually pretty comical when a real military member hears what they are saying. One I saw claimed to be a staff major sergeant (that’s not a real rank) and their pic was of a Specialist.

How many United Nations peacekeepers have died on duty?

This history also explains why, in each of the seven decades of United Nations peacekeeping, the number of peacekeepers who died on duty has grown, with the total now more than 3,800. Today there are 14 U.N. peacekeeping missions employing nearly 100,000 soldiers, police and civilians at an annual cost of almost $7 billion.

What is wrong with the United Nations peacekeeping mission?

The fundamental problem is that there is no peace to keep, and U.N. forces are incapable of imposing one because they are peacekeepers and not warfighters. This violates all three of the traditional principles of peacekeeping and makes the peacekeepers targets.

Should countries pick up the tab for peacekeepers?

If the countries involved and their main supporters want to retain the peacekeepers, they should be required to pick up the tab. The problem with classical peacekeeping is that, while it presents peacekeepers with a manageable assignment, ending it can prove impossible.

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