OPSEC vital in changing world Published Nov. 22, 2013 By 60th Air Mobility Wing Plans 60th Air Mobility Wing Plans TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With our constantly developing world, it is important for all Travis personnel to change their operational habits. Operations Security is designed to ensure our critical information does not fall into the wrong hands. Heightened awareness and proper OPSEC procedures by all personnel is our first line of defense against adversaries. Critical information is defined as any friendly operations and activities which, individually or in aggregate, reveal positive details about capabilities and intentions and require protection from foreign intelligence collection and exploitation. Even what seems to be an insignificant piece of information can be used by a trained adversary like a puzzle piece to the larger picture. Think of the 60th Air Mobility Wing's CI like you do your wallet. Although some of the information in your wallet, such as a dollar bill, would not be something you would feel the need to hide from public view, your credit card numbers or social security card should always be hidden away. Remember, our activities, conversations and communications are subject to monitoring by adversaries with an array of collection methods. Pay attention to your activities. Do not engage in shop talk in public where unknown people are in the vicinity. Use secure telephone units whenever possible and pay attention to what you throw away or leave anywhere with public access. Always minimize the amount of CI you transmit over fax, email or through open conversation. Practicing good OPSEC is everyone's responsibility, military and civilian. Your support and participation in proper OPSEC procedures is vital to ensure our operations are kept safe. Any questions regarding OPSEC matters can be handled through your unit OPSEC coordinator or Master Sgt. Juan Rios, 60th AMW OPSEC program manager, at 424-0062.