DODD 5400.17 CE-01
OFFICIAL USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PURPOSES
Organization: | DODD |
Publication Date: | 24 January 2023 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 28 |
scope:
Purpose:
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5122.05 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8170.01, this issuance:
• Establishes policies and provides procedures:
o For initiating an external official presence (EOP) on social media platforms for public affairs (PA) purposes.
o To maintain an EOP on social media platforms.
• Assigns responsibility to OSD and DoD Components for EOP on social media platforms.
• Provides:
o Core principles regarding social media use within DoD.
o Guidance regarding records management procedures for social media accounts.
o Guidance on personal social media use by DoD personnel.