AFI33-332_93AGOWSUP governs Air Force privacy, civil liberties, Personally Identifiable Information, and related compliance procedures.
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It addresses privacy oversight, civil liberties issues, operational security, searches, privately owned weapons, and civilian employment complaints. The publication requires compliance with the Privacy Act and protection of Personally Identifiable Information within the 93 AGOW.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, civilian employees, contractors in the performance of their duties to an Air Force contract, and the Civil Air Patrol when performing functions for the Air Force.
While individuals have a right to express themselves through online social media outlets, such expression must not compromise operational security.
According to DoDD 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces, Sec 4.1.1.8. “A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may: display a political bumper sticker on the member’s private vehicle.” (paragraph 3)
Service members may express moral or religious beliefs, so long as service members do NOT make statements detrimental to good order and discipline, and so long as service members obey lawful orders. (paragraph 5)
For example, the AFI instructs officials conducting searches of vehicles entering a military installation to “look under all seats, under/behind dash, glove box, consoles, visors, ashtrays and any packages and briefcases.” (paragraph 4)
In reviewing the service member's complaint, consider whether the Provost Marshall’s requirement to report the firearm is authorized by a base order or other regulation. (paragraph 6)