Is the use of English for personal communications that are unrelated to military functions required?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only in official channels
• D. Only when directed

Answer: (B)

English is the standard for official Army communications to keep things clear and consistent across the force. For personal communications that aren’t tied to military functions, there’s no requirement to use English. You can communicate in your preferred language in those private conversations, as long as you don’t disclose sensitive or classified information and you follow any applicable security and privacy rules. So for personal, non-official messaging, English isn’t required.