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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) TikTok account has been implemented to communicate
globally the ongoing efforts of the UK Armed Forces, including our work with nine
partner nations, to train Ukrainian soldiers and prepare them for frontline combat.</p><p>
</p><p>To deliver our messages internationally we must leverage the largest digital
platforms available to us with the most significant reach and scale. Defence communications
needs to speak to both domestic and overseas audiences and as well as showcasing Defence
events, our comms also form part of UK strategic messaging. TikTok is currently key
to reaching vital overseas audiences.</p><p> </p><p>Our TikTok channel showcases the
amazing courage and determination of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to win the war and
highlights the multilateral support for UK-led training of Ukrainian troops.</p><p>
</p><p>Whilst the benefits vs risk case is finely balanced, the MOD’s secure publishing
model and long-standing experience of digital communication channels management enable
us to operate the channel safely.</p><p> </p><p>Robust processes are in place to control
publishing to social media from within the MOD. Communications on social media are
delivered by separate systems through a small number of communications staff. TikTok
communications, like all social media publishing, are delivered via third-party software
and no Government (or personal) devices are being used to publish or monitor the platform
directly. The MOD’s secure publishing model means that no MOD staff are logged into
TikTok using an official device.</p>
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