Tactical NAV
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| Tactical NAV | |
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| Original author(s) | Jonathan J. Springer |
| Developer(s) | TacNav Systems |
| Initial release | February 14, 2011 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android |
| Platform | iPhone |
| Website | tacticalnav |
Tactical NAV, also known as TACNAV-X, is a location-based tracking app designed for use by military personnel.[1] The app is primarily designed to assist in pinpointing enemy fire and mapping waypoints.[2]
Tactical NAV also helps users efficiently relay critical information to tactical operations centers for prompt decision-making regarding airstrikes or medical evacuations.[3]
The TACNAV-X platform is intended to enhance situational awareness, refine navigation capabilities, and assist in tactical decision-making across various operational environments.
Overview
[edit]Tactical NAV allows users to pinpoint enemy fire.[4]
History
[edit]Tactical NAV was designed by U.S. Army Captain Jonathan J. Springer, a Field Artillery officer serving as a Battalion Fire Support Officer (FSO) in the 101st Airborne Division.[5] Springer conceived the idea for the app during his third tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.[6]
On June 25, 2010, after a rocket attack by the Taliban killed two soldiers in his battalion, he was inspired to create an app that would prevent similar losses in the future, enhance situational awareness, and assist soldiers serving on combat deployments.[7]
In 2010, Springer founded TacNav Systems (formerly AppDaddy Technologies) to develop mobile applications for use by military personnel.[8] He tested the app during combat operations in eastern Afghanistan and verified TACNAV-X's accuracy using DAGRs, AFATDS, Falcon View, CPOF, ATAK, and other approved Department of Defense (DoD) systems.
As of 2012, the app had been downloaded 8,000 times.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "IPhones Guide Artillery Fire as Pentagon Plans App Store: Tech". Bloomberg.com. 2011-12-15. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Army Captain Builds iPhone App for Soldiers in Afghanistan". PCMAG. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Tactical NAV: Advanced Military Navigation | TACNAV-X". tacticalnav.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "In Afghanistan, armed with an iPhone". The World from PRX. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ Smith, Michael. "Taliban sighted — ready, app, fire". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Top military apps: Ranking 10 of the best in the industry". www.army-technology.com. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Soldier creates smartphone app to track Taliban, IEDs". The Toronto Star. 2011-07-07. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Tactical NAV: Military-Grade Navigation for Handheld Devices - S.W.A.T. Magazine". 20 January 2015. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Pentagon eyeing app store". Monterey Herald. 2012-01-08. Retrieved 2021-10-23.