Veerasamy, NamoshaLabuschagne, William A2018-09-032018-09-032018-04Veerasamy, N. and Labuschagne, W.A. 2018. Framework for military applications of social media. International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism, vol. 8(2): 47-561947-34351947-3443https://www.igi-global.com/article/framework-for-military-applications-of-social-media/204419DOI: 10.4018/IJCWT.2018040104http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10396Article published in International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT): DOI: 10.4018/IJCWT.2018040104This article describes how social media has revolutionised the way in which people communicate, interact and engage. This phenomenon has transformed the digital world with its ease, convenience and numerous capabilities for sharing, involving and participating in exchanges. The military is now being confronted with how this platform can be used to aid its activities. When utilised correctly, social media could become a force multiplier for the military. Day-to-day functions, official communications, networking and training are just some of the capabilities that can be supported by social media. However, clear guidance, management and governance are required in order to ensure that the platform is implemented correctly. This article discusses the drive for the use of social media within the military and how it can be utilised for military activities. It addresses the high-level functionalities of social media within the military, as well as an overall approach to guide the process.enCommunicationExchangeMilitarySocial MediaArticleVeerasamy, N., & Labuschagne, W. A. (2018). Framework for military applications of social media. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10396Veerasamy, Namosha, and William A Labuschagne "Framework for military applications of social media." (2018) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10396Veerasamy N, Labuschagne WA. Framework for military applications of social media. 2018; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10396.TY - Article AU - Veerasamy, Namosha AU - Labuschagne, William A AB - This article describes how social media has revolutionised the way in which people communicate, interact and engage. This phenomenon has transformed the digital world with its ease, convenience and numerous capabilities for sharing, involving and participating in exchanges. The military is now being confronted with how this platform can be used to aid its activities. When utilised correctly, social media could become a force multiplier for the military. Day-to-day functions, official communications, networking and training are just some of the capabilities that can be supported by social media. However, clear guidance, management and governance are required in order to ensure that the platform is implemented correctly. This article discusses the drive for the use of social media within the military and how it can be utilised for military activities. It addresses the high-level functionalities of social media within the military, as well as an overall approach to guide the process. DA - 2018-04 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Communication KW - Exchange KW - Military KW - Social Media LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2018 SM - 1947-3435 SM - 1947-3443 T1 - Framework for military applications of social media TI - Framework for military applications of social media UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10396 ER -