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The Department of Defense (DoD) uses a web-based email system called milBook to provide secure email services to its personnel. Here's an overview of milBook:

What is milBook?

milBook is a web-based email system provided by the DoD to its personnel, including military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors. It is designed to provide a secure and reliable way for users to send and receive email messages.

Features of milBook

milBook offers several features, including:

  1. Secure email: milBook uses encryption to protect email messages, ensuring that they are secure and confidential.
  2. Authentication: Users must authenticate using their Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card to access the system.
  3. Access controls: milBook has strict access controls, including role-based access control, to ensure that only authorized personnel can access and view email messages.
  4. Storage: Email messages are stored on a secure server, ensuring that they are backed up and available for retrieval.
  5. Search and retrieval: Users can search and retrieve email messages using keywords, sender, recipient, and other criteria.
  6. Attachments: Users can attach files to email messages, including documents, images, and other types of files.

How to access milBook

To access milBook, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Log in: Go to the milBook login page and enter your username and password.
  2. Authenticate: Authenticate using your CAC or PIV card.
  3. Access milBook: Once authenticated, you will be taken to the milBook login page, where you can access your email account.

Tips and best practices

Here are some tips and best practices to keep in mind when using milBook:

  1. Use strong passwords: Use strong and unique passwords for your milBook account.
  2. Keep your account up to date: Regularly update your account information, including your password and contact information.
  3. Use secure attachments: Only attach files that are necessary and relevant to the email message.
  4. Be cautious with links: Be cautious when clicking on links in email messages, as they may be malicious.
  5. Report suspicious activity: Report any suspicious activity or security incidents to your supervisor or the milBook help desk.

milBook help desk

If you need assistance with milBook, you can contact the milBook help desk at:

Remember to always follow DoD security policies and procedures when using milBook.