Rules and guidelines for using this page
This is the official 17th Briagde - Australian Army page; therefore, it is essential that a suitable standard of conversation is maintained at all times (i.e. no material is to be provided that could offend, humiliate or intimidate another person, or, if disclosed, has the potential to affect national security or damage the reputation of the Army, ADF, Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Department of Defence or the government). While this is an open forum, it's also family friendly, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. We ask that you follow our posting guidelines, if you don't comply, your message will be removed:
- We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organisation.
- Links to non government web sites, other Facebook groups or inappropriate posts may be removed at the discretion of the 17th Briagde - Australian Army Social Media team.
- We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity.
- This is an apolitical site and as such posts attacking either side of the Australian Government will be removed.
- You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. This page will be monitored regularly to detect any inappropriate behaviour and posts that breach the guidelines. You should also be aware of what other people can see on your own profile if you haven't restricted access to it.
- Spammers or trouble makers will not be tolerated (people whose sole reason for being here is to cause trouble). Your posts will be deleted and you will be banned immediately. By joining the 17th Briagde - Australian Army official Facebook Fan page and using the provided service you agree to the above guidelines. To discuss the above guidelines or any other inquiries, please email the army(dot)contact(at)defence(dot)gov(dot)au
The appearance of external links (like Facebook ads) on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the Australian Army nor the Department of Defence. For any recruiting inquiries contact 13 19 01 or visit Defence Force Jobs
Defence personnel should read DI(G) ADMIN 08-1 and DI(G) ADMIN 08-2 before posting on social networking sites such as Facebook. You should also be aware of what other people can see on your own profile if you haven't restricted access to it.
