Does the military allow WhatsApp?

The directive also mentions that all serving officers must exit WhatsApp and other social media groups barring the ones with serving officers whose identity can be verified. The new policy has also restrained family members from posting details and information about serving officers on social media platforms.

Are military personnel allowed to video chat?

Technology has made it easy to stay in touch with your service member. First, the service member will be allowed time to email and video chat when operations permit. He or she may be off base, or engaged in planning or missions, for days or weeks at time, and won’t be able to access a computer.

What phones do military use?

The phone is called Samsung Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition and is made for the US federal government and Department of Defence operators. “The Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition is the only end-user device you’ll need for mission planning, training, operations and daily use,” says Samsung about the phone.

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 US military members use WhatsApp?

Yes, but it’s use is restricted who certain times. And what they’re allowed to say and discuss could limited depending on operations. More important most Americans Service Members don’t use WhatsApp. US Military Members like Facebook, FaceTime and Skype to communicate with relatives.

Do military members have access to cell phones?

Yes, all US military members have access to their personal phone (if they own one) and can install any app and use it as they please. However when deployed or when working in a secure environment, cellphone use can be restricted to certain times and location.

Can soldiers use their cell phones in a cantonment area?

Normally, when soldiers are in a cantonment area, they would be able to to use their cell phones with the GPS feature turned off.

Can you use Skype without a cell phone in the military?

Even without cell service, there could be wifi which means you can skype. Now, there may be deployments when cell phone use may be prohibited or not possible, but for the last majority, you can use a cell phone while deployed, and would be a good thing to have even if it is used offline.