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WHO WE ARE
Army Values

Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin
Commanding General

Online misconduct, texting while Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas
Post CSM

Col. Scott Taylor
Garrison Commander

driving inconsistent with Army values Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Esmurria
Garrison CSM
By Gustavo Bahena
Pamela Portland
Public Affairs Director

High Desert Warrior Staff

Public Affairs Office Gustavo Bahena, Editor
(760) 380-2452
Most of us are connected to others wire-
lessly, either through social media, or by way Leslie Ozawa, Staff Writer/Photographer
of a simple text message.
(760) 380-3450
Eight years since the debut of the iPhone
and approximately 25 years since the pro- Jason Miller, Staff Writer/Photographer
liferation of the Internet, there are some
things we should be aware of regarding our (760) 380-3073
behavior and safety when using a computer,
tablet or smartphone. Agustin Rodriguez, Editorial Assistant
agustin.rodriguez1@us.army.mil

Aerotech News

Emma Uribe, Graphic Designer

Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Esmurria,

command sergeant major for Fort Irwin HIGH DESERT WARRIOR
United States Army Garrison, recently

addressed two topics of significance for and respect are fundamentally in opposition U.S. Army photo High Desert Warrior, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is
Soldiers and the Army community: online to our values and are prohibited.” an authorized publication for members of the United
conduct and texting while driving. Both “I think it is an extremely dangerous States Army and Fort Irwin community. Contents of this
are covered by Army regulations and post The 31-year field artilleryman stressed thing to do,” Esmurria said. “There is so newspaper are not necessarily official view of, or en-
policies, and violations can lead to conse- that the goal of installation leadership is much irresponsibility tied to the act of dorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense,
quences. However, appropriate conduct to create an environment that is free from texting and driving. It’s a clear violation of Department of the Army or Fort Irwin and the National
using technology follows along the lines of harassment and discrimination, and where our policy and those engaged in this practice Training Center. High Desert Warrior is prepared weekly
traditional interactions with peers, subor- people can thrive. lack discipline and put responsible Soldiers by the Public Affairs Office, National Training Center and
dinates and supervisors. and families at risk.” Fort Irwin, P.O. Box 105067, Fort Irwin, CA, 92310-5067.
“It is extremely important that people, Telephone: 380-4511 or DSN 470-4511. FAX: 380-3075.
Online misconduct Soldiers, and Department of Army civilians He explained the use of electronic devices High Desert Warrior is distributed Monthly 12 Months per
In July, the Army issued an all Army activi- understand the policy, are educated on the – smart phones, computers or video games year. It is produced at Aerotech News and Review, 456
ties message (ALARCT) explaining that the policy, and that leaders, supervisors and man- – at home is completely different than when East Avenue K-4, Suite 8, Lancaster, CA, 93535,
use of electronic communication in an official agers are enforcing that policy,” Esmurria trying to do the same while driving. People (661) 945-5634. Printed circulation is 6,500. Aerotech
or personal capacity must be consistent with said. “The goal here is to maintain the good who attempt to do so, put their families, News and Review is a private firm in no way connected
Army values and standards of conduct. order and discipline of the installation and themselves and the public in danger. with the Department of the Army and is responsible for
The ALARCT also described online create a healthy and productive environment. the commercial advertising found in this publication.
misconduct as the use of electronic com- On-line misconduct, sets us back, it just eats “We are sworn to protect people and not Everything advertised in this publication will be made
munication to inflict harm. away at professionalism and it eats away at to inflict harm on our own, and for us to do available for purchase, use or patronage without regard
Esmurria explained that the ALARCT good order and it creates divides, and not that across our installation is not consistent to race, color, religion, sex, national orientation, age,
outlined examples of harm, to include: ha- unity, across an organization.” with being a responsible Army professional marital status, physical handicap or political affiliation
rassment, bullying, hazing, discrimination, – additionally, it is contrary to maintaining of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation
retaliation or any other type of misconduct Esmurria was also firm about the unpro- good order and discipline throughout an of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will
that undermines dignity and respect. fessionalism of texting while driving, which organization,” Esmurria said. “It takes disci- result in refusal to print advertising from that source. The
The senior non-commissioned officer is illegal in California. pline for you not to answer that phone while appearance of advertisements in this publication does
at USAG agreed that online misconduct is driving. It takes discipline for you to pull not constitute an endorsement by the Department of
inconsistent with the Army Values. He also Texting and driving over to the side of the road and answer your the Army of the products or services advertised.
stated that there are ways that electronic If there is any doubt of texting and driv- phone. It takes discipline to do that and we’re Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc.
devices can be used to perform unprofes- ing on DOD installations, Army Regulation supposed to be a disciplined organization (877) 247-9288, www.aerotechnews.com.
sional acts of misconduct by the type of 385-10, The Army Safety Program, outlines that enforces rules and regulatory guidance
message being sent. the policy: “Vehicle operators on DOD across our formations.” NEWSPAPER AWARDS
The ALARCT defined electronic commu- installations and operators of government-
nication as the transfer of information (signs, owned vehicles, on or off the installation, will Esmurria concluded with a reminder 2nd Place, 2009 U.S. Army IMCOM-West
writing, images, sounds, or data) transmit- not use cellular phones or other hand-held that misconduct, within both topics, can Newspaper Competition — Tabloid Category
ted by computer, phone, or other electronic electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely have catastrophic consequences. He stated
device. Electronic communications include, parked or they are using a hands-free device. that it is about the health of the force. All Honorable Mention, 2008 Dept. of the Army
but are not limited to: text messages, emails, This prohibition includes text messaging us- serving here are needed for the important Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware
chats, instant messaging, screensavers, blogs, ing hand-held devices. Government-supplied mission of the National Training Center to
social media sites, electronic device applica- electronic equipment that may be used for prepare units for the nation’s security. Newspaper Competition — Tabloid category
tions, and Web/video conferencing.
Army regulation 600-20, Army Com- “We can reduce and eventually eliminate 3rd Place, 2007 U.S. Army IMCOM-West
mand Policy, devotes a section to the treat- Newspaper Competition — Tabloid Category

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ment of persons and the consequences of vio- text messaging or other hand-held uses is this type of behavior; to do this we need

lating that policy. Paragraph 4-19 states: “The prohibited for use by DOD personnel while everyone, and we need everyone engaged,”
Army is a values-based organization where driving any vehicle whether or not on official Esmurria stated. “We need everyone with

everyone is expected to do what is right by Government business.” their professional caps on to tackle this

treating all persons as they should be treated Esmurria expressed strong sentiments, through education of the policy and en-

– with dignity and respect. Hazing, bullying, consistent with Army Values, about the gagement of enforcing standards. It’s about

and other behaviors that undermine dignity perils of texting and driving. leader engagement.”

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