Regulation 12: Communication Platforms
Chapter 1: General Regulations, Subsection 1: Discord
Change:
Old:
Absolutely no official communications may happen in private group chat messages outside of properly monitored channels (except for formal interviews and counseling sessions). Every channel must include the SecDef, DepSecDef, and respective NSC & OSD chain of command members.
New:
All official communications must take place within properly monitored channels and may not occur in private group chat messages, with the exception of formal interviews and counseling sessions. Discussions must be conducted in designated official channels or threads. Each channel or thread must include the respective NSC and OSD chain of command.
Chapter 1: General Regulations, Subsection 1: Discord
Change:
Old:
Absolutely no official communications may happen in private group chat messages outside of properly monitored channels (except for formal interviews and counseling sessions). Every channel must include the SecDef, DepSecDef, and respective NSC & OSD chain of command members.
New:
All official communications must take place within properly monitored channels and may not occur in private group chat messages, with the exception of formal interviews and counseling sessions. Discussions must be conducted in designated official channels or threads. Each channel or thread must include the respective NSC and OSD chain of command.

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army
Deputy Director, Strategies, Plans & Capabilities
Office of Strategies, Plans, & Capabilities
United States Defense Force