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Recently, I purchased a Surface Go 3 tablet after seeing a peer using a tablet. I have to say this is a game changer. Because it runs on windows I can access any of the websites a regular computer can access and even use the Microsoft Army 365 suite online. I can log into my OneDrive at my fingertips. The case has a built in CAC reader that makes logging into military sites so easy. I even made this post with it.
What Tech had you used to mage your life more productive or easier.
What Tech had you used to mage your life more productive or easier.
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CPT (Join to see) The An-Prc-25 Radio kept us in communication when we needed to coordinate our efforts or needed help. As long as it was kept clean, the radio worked good except for the handsets. I always carried an extra battery, handset, a brush, and plastic for the handset. The whip antenna could be an issue, so the tape antenna was used as much as possible.
https://www.historynet.com/vietnam-an-prc-25-radio/
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What Was the "Most Important Tactical Field Item" in the Vietnam War?
The “Prick 25” entered Vietnam in 1965 and was carried on virtually all land vehicles, riverine craft and aircraft.
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in 2003 when we moved from Camp Virginia to Balad, Iraq, we first used a GPS navigation system. I still had a map, but the convoy leader used the GPS, had way points logged in. It was great. Also I had a Dell laptop issued to me which worked flawless, except for the "A" drive which the floppy discs were effected by the sand and grit, so a little thing called a USB stick was issued. They were big, 128mgb., but they were great for transfer of files .
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The first personnel action I input in 1994 was on a TACCS.
The most recent one I did from my phone.
But if we're talking about any tech that made Army-ing easier:
Back in the old AN/PSN-11 (PLGR) days, I used a Garmin Geko or eTrex Vista, both were at least 10x faster.
And do I enjoy being able to do anything CAC-enabled (except for ATRRS and MOBCOP) on a Linux laptop rather than booting Windoze, thanks to the gang at militarycac.com.
The most recent one I did from my phone.
But if we're talking about any tech that made Army-ing easier:
Back in the old AN/PSN-11 (PLGR) days, I used a Garmin Geko or eTrex Vista, both were at least 10x faster.
And do I enjoy being able to do anything CAC-enabled (except for ATRRS and MOBCOP) on a Linux laptop rather than booting Windoze, thanks to the gang at militarycac.com.
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I remember the PLGR. The military is getting a lot better with technology but I still think it's a little bit behind our civilian counterparts. I like that the Army let's us use phone or t tablet now.
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A phone app called
Mil GPS
One can basically use a smart phone with MGRS coordinates. Even in the boonies it works very well. It isn't transferring data, it just needs to know where it is.
Mil GPS
One can basically use a smart phone with MGRS coordinates. Even in the boonies it works very well. It isn't transferring data, it just needs to know where it is.
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Have you seen Avenza? You can load a military map into you phone and use it to locate yourself on the map.
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SSG Carlos Madden
CPT (Join to see) - I love Avenza. I use it for hiking all the time - planning routes, tracking progress, uploading custom maps, etc.
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SSG Carlos Madden - I just used it in Clarksville last weekend. It is really good. I could see why you use it for trails.
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CPT (Join to see) That's a Big Question! I learned on Ancient Equipment, MOD 28 TTY, I Would go on to be a PDP-11/70 Tech, Steamliner Tech, UKY-20 TACINTEL Tech, Some Would Say I Evolved Backwards!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
CPT (Join to see) I Hold NECs/MOSs in Telecommunications Management/ADP and Tactical intelligence!
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A 1981 television ad for Wang Laboratories that lets you know the future is at your fingertips.
The Wang PC! Sixth was the first US Army to go “desktop” back in to the day. DCS-IM also tricked out the command staff with the at the time state-of-the-art ruggedized GRiD laptops. By that time the Osborne was on the way out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3fiZhyDskU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3fiZhyDskU
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