Be aware of base Universal Serial Bus device policy

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  • By 349th Air Mobility Wing
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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  There have been a number of violations of the Universal Serial Bus device policy at Travis recently. The following guidance is provided:

- NO USB devices other than Government procured spinning hard-drives may be introduced into the government network. That means NO CELL PHONES, NO IPODS,
NO IPADS, NO FLASH MEDIA, NO DIGITAL CAMERAS, etc. can be plugged into a computer connected to the network.

- USB policy violations will result in account suspension, a Letter of Counseling and the re-accomplishment of the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training for a first offense. Subsequent violations can include punishment under Article 92 of the UCMJ.

Contact your unit Information Awareness Office with any questions.