Army awards app for smart phone

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:35:12 -0400

Not sure how many of you know about the "Army Awards" app for the smart phones. I was introduced to the app a few years ago and think it is an awesome tool. You can have numerous people listed on it and select their awards and then when you turn the phone sideways it will display the awards in the proper order (build your rack). Kind of like rackbuilder or those other sites, but this one is saved on your phone.

When I was still a PSG, I had my whole platoon's worth of Soldiers awards on it. It was a quick easy way to make sure that all my Soldiers had all their awards. The app also tells you all the details of each award. tell what it is, when it was established, criteria/criterion to have earned it.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 17 at 2014 9:54 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:54:18 -0400

Gotta love the 21st Century Army! Kind of stinks that it doesn't cover the other branches as well.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2014 3:06 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:06:51 -0400

I didn't know about it but will check it out. Thanks!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 18 at 2014 3:50 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:50:07 -0400

Way too cool. Hey how about we take it to next level with a digital screen for the Class A's so you don't have to keep buying ribbon racks? You can transfer your awards from your phone app to your chest! When you get the award it gets digitally posted to your records in your MPRJ and becomes available through the app. At the awards ceremony, the CDR/CSM WiFis his phone to your screen and the new award magically appears in its proper place.

Technology, baby! Coming soon to a chest near you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2014 10:17 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:17:39 -0400

There's also an app out there called iUniform where Joe Snuffy can build his ASU and see an image of what it should look like, complete with measurements detailing where awards and insignia should go.

A good tool for cutting down on deficiencies during an ASU inspection. I've had my soldiers using it for around a year now.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Jul 26 at 2014 11:00 AM

CPT Richard Riley — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:00:37 -0400

Is this the app you are talking about?

http://www.activedutyjoes.com/index.php/army-apps-for-your-iphone-and-android-phone

Or this one?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrios.militaryawards&hl=en

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2014 11:39 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:39:00 -0400

Great resource! Thank you for this, Sergeant!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jul 27 at 2014 10:08 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:08:04 -0400

SFC Gilley, I have used this app for a while on my iPad. I got a new iPhone and can't find the app in the App Store or anywhere else. Got a lead on it? The app I had was Army produced.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2020 10:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:27:39 -0400

I’ve used Army Awards for years now as well. I simultaneously enjoy using iUniform to see the entire ASU jacket with all decorations digitally. Still great tools!