Military cell phone regulations can keep calls waiting

Driving while using a cell phone is illegal on every Navy installation worldwide. But what about texting and chatting on foot? Stars and Stripes covers the military's position - which is more about common sense than imposing new rules.

"Sailors can wear a cell phone while in uniform , but walking and talking on it is generally discouraged unless you’re talking shop.

“There’s nothing officially prohibiting talking on the cellular phone in uniform (in fact the Navy's new dress code includes cell phone wear), but we tend to discourage it because it doesn’t project a crisp military image, it's largely a leadership call", said Yokosuka Naval Base commanding officer Capt. Greg Cornish."

emily | 9:21 AM | Cell Phone Etiquette |
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