What iPhone/iPad/Android apps does the Army need most?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:36:49 -0400

What killer app hasn't been made for U.S. Army Soldiers that should have been made already?  What kind of functions would be in the app?  I create apps in my spare time, I'm not lacking for ideas but would like some input from the field.  Currently I'm working on a DA Forms filler app and an Army Quiz Game app with an Army wide scoreboard.  

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Oct 4 at 2013 12:37 AM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:37:26 -0400

I would love an app that would let me access .mil email on a normal smartphone. A local security token can be downloaded to ensure that my email can be checked only on my own specific device and combine it with a PIN, therefore achieving the same intent of limiting access through a CAC. This would help make communication among leaders of some units much more effective.

Response by CW3 Scott Castlen made Oct 5 at 2013 3:29 PM

CW3 Scott Castlen — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:29:02 -0400

I agree. Why should I be required to get a mobile CAC reader for my phone and iPad, so that I can stay current on email. After all I'm not always sitting at my desk!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2013 4:24 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:24:52 -0400

> Some frontend for google-level intelligence for queries relating to ALARACTS, MILPERS, and maybe even doctrine. "What are the regulations for this today?"

> An app that gives the right operational graphics I can draw freely with over some available maps (whatever MotionX uses?) and exports them as powerpoints to my .mil enterprise account in a real fast way... until we can get rid of powerpoint.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 2 at 2013 8:53 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:53:03 -0400

They already have cad readers for smart phones. They are just expensive.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 2 at 2013 9:52 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:52:25 -0400

I have an App currently in development. What is some of your previous work so that I can take a look?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2013 10:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:50:41 -0400

While to name a few, the Armystudyguide.com app, any APFT calculator and a body fat calculator are definitely some of the best to have. Although it isn't a officially endorsed app by the Army, it definitely a great reference for leaders to use.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2013 3:36 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 03:36:44 -0500

I think the "digital CAC" app would be great. This would allow you to not only check you .mil mail, but access MyPay, HRC, IPerms, etc all on your phone/tablet, personal computer.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2014 12:18 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:18:13 -0500

As a Combat Engineer having spent most of my career down in the line platoons I think we could use the following Apps:

1. Demolitions Converter/ Calculator. There is a lot of math to figure up when you talk about making timber cutting charges, cutting steel bars, or making explosives for bridge and road demolitions.

2. A Sensitive Items tracker. Army should have like a bar code on all there items and you just scan it with your phone and it tells you the serial number, the history and age of the item, with the option to have access to the TM. Call me lazy but taking a old green notebook to the field to write down your entire team/squad serial numbers just sucks

3. Foreign/threat mine apps. There are thousands of rounds and munitions around the world. Why not have an app that you can simply take a picture of a piece of ordnance and scan it in, and the app tell you what it is your looking at, type of explosive, country of origin, etc..

Those are just a few ideas. If you make any and get some money out of it feel free to throw some my way :)