5 Things Military Leaders Need to Know About ATAK

Situational awareness (SA) on the battlefield is critical to safety and mission success. The Android Tactical Assault Kit is a SA mobile app that helps warfighters better understand the battlefield environment so they can make more informed decisions. This paper looks at five important facts that military leaders should know about an ATAK mobile solution, including how it's 1) an effective, simple SA application, 2) that's user friendly and easy to implement, 3) portable and free for warfighters, 4) evolving to meet new challenges, and 5) used by first responders in emergencies and disaster recovery.