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# CivTAK / ATAK

Community, News, Licensing, Support and Download for TAK / ATAK Tools

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## Posts

- [TAK Portal -- Easier User Management](https://www.civtak.org/2026/05/11/tak-portal-easier-user-management/) - Right now, two new prototypes are coming together like chocolate and peanut butter to do exactly that. First is TAK-Portal, a brilliant new prototype for TAK as a Service (TAKaaS) being developed by Justin Davis at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department in Tennessee. It elegantly handles tedious backend tasks and safely pushes management down to
- [TAK 5.6 Feature Release (From the TPC)](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/27/tak-5-6-feature-release-from-the-tpc/) - An in-depth look at the newest capabilities introduced in the TAK 5.6 product line, reposted from the TAK Product Center, TAK.Gov. This was a live session will highlight key updates, enhancements, and tools designed to improve performance, collaboration, and mission effectiveness. Whether you're a long-time user or new to the TAK ecosystem, this is your
- [The Easy Way To Setup TAK (A Must-Read)](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/22/the-easy-way-to-setup-tak/) - TAKServer has always been harder to setup than I'd like. It looks like there's a much easier way to do it now. This looks like an important advance in the TAK ecosystem to me. I REALLY urge you to check it out if you want to setup your own server and associated systems (LDAP, video,
- [TAK, BlueFly & The Guthrie Investigation](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/24/tak-bluefly-the-guthrie-investigation/) - This short video fom ABC News February 17 reports that CTI's BlueFly integrating with ATAK (really from their promo video), and that the investigation used it in an attempt to detect personal signals from her pacemaker near her house. Nothing was discovered.
- [Very Low Bandwidth Voice Comms](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/23/very-low-bandwidth-voice-comms/) - 50x smaller/faster (TAK) Voice Comms (Bytes/Sec!). AI-powered. Translation-Capable. Simple Setup.This project is a total game-changer for anyone operating in bandwidth-starved environments. Thanks to the groundbreaking work by AFRL, Certus, and RTX/BBN, we are seeing a revolution in low-bandwidth voice chat. We’ve moved past Megabits and Kilobits—this voice technology is measured in Bytes per second. Why
- [CivTAK 2026: November 18–20 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/23/civtak-2026-save-the-date/) - Register for CivTAK 2026!
- [Search & Rescue Plugin Released](https://www.civtak.org/2026/03/23/search-rescue-plugin-released/) - AFRL developed some TAK-based tools for finding missing people -- from lost hikers to downed pilots. They've made the civilian components public -- both as a web based tool (separate post) and here as an ATAK plugin. This YouTube video explains how to use the tool and includes a link to Google Drive for the
- [TaaS Contractor Supports Malasia's AF SOF](https://www.civtak.org/2026/01/20/taas-contractor-supports-malasias-af-sof/) - This press release from GoTAK announces that the Malaysian Air Force SOF-PASKU has adopted TAK and that GoTAK is supporting TaaS (TAK as a Service), with GoTAK providing the expertise, integration and training under the control and direction of the Malaysian Air Force. This provides the United States with the ability to collaborate and interoperate
- [TAK- The Free High-Powered UAS Ecosystem Transforming Public Safety](https://www.civtak.org/2026/01/20/tak-the-free-high-powered-uas-ecosystem-transforming-public-safety/) - This article from LinkedIn by Michael Lickliter, from the Corona, CA Fire Highlights the value of adopting the TAK Ecosystem for Public Safety, with a focus on UAS, but showing how all of public Safety integrates with TAK, with an additional discussion with some of the states and municipalizes using the TAK ecosystem to their
- [TAK Public Safety Explainer](https://www.civtak.org/2026/01/13/tak-public-safety-explainer/) - I saw this LM-generated explainer that goes well with This recent article on TAK and public safety. This was generated by Google's Notebook LM (a great tool!) possibly from the same article.
- [TAK & The Tactical Situational awareness Revolution Transforming Emergency Response](https://www.civtak.org/2026/01/10/tak-the-tactical-situational-awareness-revolution-transforming-emergency-response/) - This article from Medium on TAK for civil use very well. It focuses on Texas DPS which is doing a great job at using TAK at scale.
- [UK, Finland Exercise Arctic- Interoperability w/TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2026/01/07/uk-finland-exercise-arctic-interoperability-w-tak/) - The United Kingdom and new NATO member Finland conducted a joint exercise in snowy Vousanka near the Russian border with a total of 3,000 solders. They used TAK as the tactical command nad control collaboration tool.
- [AF Security Forces Promo Video](https://www.civtak.org/2025/12/19/af-security-forces-promo-video/) - The Air Force's 88th Air Base Wing (ABW) released a promo video showing how they use TAK to secure bases. There's a lot of overlap in what they do with Civilian and First Responder use -- Policing, medical and bomb disposal for instance.
- [Current Satellite Imagery From Commercial Sources](https://www.civtak.org/2025/10/17/current-satellite-imagery-from-commercial-sources/) - SkyFi now provides direct integration to commercial high resolution satellite imagery through TAK. Technically they have been doing this for a while.
- [DTED Level 2 For Most of the World](https://www.civtak.org/2025/09/01/dted-level-2-for-most-of-the-world/) - I saw this great GitHub site from https://reddit.com/u/_nKLS has DTED Level 2 (I assume he really means SRTM). It has a bunch of Mega.NZ links and is broken down by country/island/US State. Unzip and place in \atak\dted\
- [ATAK Plugin Development Tutorial](https://www.civtak.org/2024/12/04/atak-plugin-development-tutorial/) - Here's an ATAK Plugin development tutorial. (multiple parts) with video from Godfrey Nolan, of RIIS. See the web pages as well as the videos. Part I: Part II:
- [$20,000 CivTAK Hackathon!!!](https://www.civtak.org/2024/10/05/20000-civtak-hackathon/) - The Griffiss Institute is sponsoring a virtual "Takathon" over the next six weeks focusing on civilian uses of TAK for large scale events. The prize will be $20,000! This Hackathon focuses on what TAK does best: This challenge invites participants to transform the coordination of large-scale public events using advanced technology like ATAK and CivTAK.
- [How James Bond Would use TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2024/05/15/how-james-bond-would-use-tak/) - Here's a great video on how James Bond could leverage TAK for Urban operations by T.RexLabs. Its both humorous and very informative. I do a lot of these already, but I also learned a few things. (T.Rex -- Fire escapes are great maps to capture. Also, you should mention TAK Tracker).
- [USDA/Forest Service Adopting TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2023/10/24/usda-forest-service-adopting-tak/) - The USDA's Forest Service posted an article and video showing off their adoption of the Team Awareness Kit for wildland forest fire fighting. From the article: Within the last the last five years, there's been a dramatic and ever-increasing role of technology in wildland suppression efforts. Live data can be disseminated and streamed to firefighters
- [Public Documents mentioned in SIBR 23-](https://www.civtak.org/2023/09/05/public-documents-mentioned-in-sibr-23/) - Update (9/20/2023): The KnowML APis have been publicly released. They are in the Google Drive link below. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is planning to conduct an "Ask Me Anything" regarding its currently pre-released Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) topics to try and integrate Machine Learning to the TAK enterprise. (Link to some public
- ["The Road to Information Dominance" - TAK Offsite Directors Presentation 2023](https://www.civtak.org/2023/08/30/the-road-to-information-dominance-tak-offsite-directors-presentation-2023/) - The TAK Product Center's Director, Ryan Mclean's presentation is available on TAK.Gov, but I thought it was important enough to put on YouTube, particularly for the difference between cost and price and why TAK is a great value for the government and the public.
- [Samsung Announces S23 Tactical](https://www.civtak.org/2023/05/31/samsung-announces-s23-tactical/) - Tech News announced that Samsung announced a new S23-Tactical device for military and emergency responder use with night vision mode and integration with tactical radios. It is of course ATAK-compatible. From the article: Samsung has introduced Tactical Edition of its flagship phones Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, which have been designed keeping
- [Hands-Free, Vehicle Mounted Comm/Situational Awareness -- TAK Compatible](https://www.civtak.org/2023/08/17/hands-free-vehicle-mounted-comm-situational-awareness-tak-compatible/) - HandsFree Group releases First Responder COP Featuring ATAK.
- [DARPA Transitions Distributed Information Exchange to TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2023/06/26/darpa-transitions-distributed-information-exchange-to-tak/) - DARPA's secure Distributed information sharing technology has been transitioned to TAK and Integrated.
- [FTS Supports Slovenian Military](https://www.civtak.org/2023/03/29/fts-supports-slovenian-military/) - FTS used by NATO.
- [TAK Best Practices Security Guide](https://www.civtak.org/2023/03/29/tak-best-practices-security-guide/) - This TAK Best Practices guide from MyTechNet discusses how to secure your system from multiple levels Some of these are what I'd think of as user best-practices (e.g. use a VPN and SSH), but it also goes into ports, firewalls, certificates and some other topics useful for securing your system. There are also several other
- [Janes: Brits Select TAK for Dismounted SA](https://www.civtak.org/2023/03/16/janes-brits-select-tak-for-dismounted-sa/) - TAK) has been selected as the preferred battle management application (BMA) solution for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) programme....
- [TAK Tames Dragons](https://www.civtak.org/2023/02/25/tak-tames-dragons/) - Here's an article in TAK being used by joint US forces for JADC2 CBR applications. The recent Resolute Dragon 2 (RD2) ATD .... featured several U.S. Marines, airmen, and sailors participating in integrated chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) science and technology (S&T) experiments in Joint Force real-world scenarios to give feedback on the utility of
- [Presidential Report on Modernizing Wildland Firefighting](https://www.civtak.org/2023/02/24/presidential-report-on-modernizing-wildland-firefighting/) - The President's Council of Advisors on Science ad Technology (PCAST) has released a report titled "Modernizing Wildland Firefighting to Protect Our Firefighters" led by, led by Nobel Lauret and Cal Tech professor Frances Arnold, with former NASA astronaut Kathi Sullivan, PhD and John Dabiri, also a Cal Tech Professor. The report has five recommendations, the
- [ATAK & GPS?](https://www.civtak.org/2023/02/14/atak-gps/) - Here's an interesting article from GPS World, titled "Experts urge jamming detection network – Free webinar shows easy method using smartphones" on using a set of connected phones to detect GPS jammers and spoofers. The President’s National Space-based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board ... recommends that ... "The group’s most recent recommendation is to implement
- [An ATAK Valentine](https://www.civtak.org/2023/02/14/an-atak-valentine/) - Happy Valentine's Day!
- [DARPA OFFSET Demo](https://www.civtak.org/2023/02/09/darpa-offset-demo/) - The DARPA OFFSET Program controls a swarm of UAS and UAVs using Robot Operating System (ROS) and interfaces to ATAK's UAS tool. Here's a video From Kyle Usbeck describing the program.
- [AR TAK Video](https://www.civtak.org/2022/11/10/ar-tak-video/) - From LinkedIn: What you are about to see has never been shown in public. This is ARTAK, shown through the Hololens. Volume on. Full quality version at link below (LinkedIn downsampled it). This is a fielded TRL9 Capability. There is only one. Often imitated, never replicated. The Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kit. TRL9. Validated in
- [Adding Rubber Sheets in CivTAK/ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2022/08/09/adding-rubber-sheets-in-civtak-atak/) - Dallas Clements posted a video today on how turn a paper map into a Rubber Sheet in CIVTAK/ATAK. I did one a couple of years ago, but his shows how its done with the new user interface. One of the nice things about this is that he gives an elevation-based example of why its better
- [Custom Icons in ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2022/08/09/custom-icons-in-atak/) - Here's a video that Dallas Clements did to show how to import custom Icons into ATAK. It looks like he's doing a series.
- [Raytheon Building "Civilian Affairs" Plugin](https://www.civtak.org/2022/07/28/raytheon-building-civilian-affairs-plugin/) - Raytheon (BBN) announced that they are building an ATAK plugin to manage Civilan Affairs tasks. The program is funded by Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate or IWTSD (Formerly the Combatting Terrorism Technical Support Office). You can find the complete press release here.
- [ATAK 4.7 Released; Other Product Status Discussed](https://www.civtak.org/2022/07/28/atak-4-7-released/) - ATAK 4.7 was released today with a bunch of small improvements, including support for Cyrillic (including Ukrainian) languages. You can find a complete, exhaustive discussion of what's been added/changed/fixed/updated, along with the status of TAKServer, and TAKX in this video from the recent developer off-site, held in Rome, NY . Also, not mentioned in the
- [TAK Server released and open-sourced to the public.](https://www.civtak.org/2022/06/28/takserver-pr/) - The TAK Product Center (TPC) "TAK Server" has been released and open-sourced to the public and available for download at https://tak.gov and GitHub. TAK Server is a tactical information management platform that provides data access and encryption across disparate networks. TAK Server secures, brokers, and stores data in standalone and federated configurations. Here's the full
- [TAK.gov releases more plugins for download.](https://www.civtak.org/2022/04/28/tpc-new-plugins/) - The TAK Product Center drops more plugins for registered users at tak.gov A total of twenty (20) plugins are now available for download. ICE VoiceDataSyncBounce ViewerHAMMERVISCA CAMReportsUAS ToolBlock GeneratorWASPSomewearBeartooth/ Beartooth MK IITAK-ML PluginsVNSCompass Nav
- [Another Server for TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2022/04/07/another-server-for-tak/) - Greg Albrecht has been working on a Python-based Server with integration to several important systems. It looks pretty impressive. (PyTAK is not to be confused with PiTAK, which is a TAKServer running on a Raspberry Pi). Below is the linked in post where he shared on LinkedIn, and the GitHub repository is worth a look.
- [iTAK Has Been Published In the Apple App Store](https://www.civtak.org/2022/04/07/itak-has-been-published-in-the-apple-app-store/) - Please go check it out here and review it.
- [AERONet Demos TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2022/03/08/aeronet-demos-tak/) - AERONet hasn't gotten a lot of explicit press, and even less for TAK, but it has been the core of AERONet's IT from day zero (in late 2018...). Surprisingly, there's still no mention of TAK here. As mentioned in the article, the program is run by the "Quick Reaction Branch".
- [Ditto Demos P2P ATAK use](https://www.civtak.org/2022/04/07/ditto-demos-p2p-atak-use/) - Here's a post from Adam Fish from Ditto, which is demonstrating their Peer to Peer technology on ATAK as part of their new $950M contract with the USAF.
- [Brits Highlight TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2022/03/28/brits-highlight-tak/) - The British Army highlighted their use of TAK today on LinkedIn. The article they link to doesn't explicitly mention TAK, but its about advanced technology.
- [Contractors demonstrate single-user drone swarm at DARPA experiment.](https://www.civtak.org/2022/01/22/contractors-demonstrate-single-user-drone-swarm-at-darpa-experiment/) - The Raytheon BBN-led team’s used a combination of commercial off-the-shelf and custom built hardware and software for its swarming technology, even incorporating a virtual reality head set for the user to control the systems.
- [Here's How Fire Departments Can Improve Efficiency Using Mobile...](https://www.civtak.org/2021/08/01/heres-how-fire-departments-can-improve-efficiency-using-mobile/) - This article from Enterprise Security discusses the demand for "fast, accurate communications technology is higher than ever", how mobile technology can improve situational awareness, and help support a wider range of crises, and that some firefighters are turning to ATAK to fill that need.
- [UAS Tool Now Publicly Available](https://www.civtak.org/2021/09/22/uas-tool-now-publicly-available/) - UAS Tool, WASP Plugins are now available to the public.
- [TAK Tracker Available in the Google Play Store](https://www.civtak.org/2021/08/01/taktracker-available-in-the-google-play-store/) - The official version of TAKTracker has been released.
- [Royal Marines Rock w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2021/04/20/royal-marines-rock-w-atak/) - At an urban warfare exercise last year in California, the British say, nearly 100 marine commandos defeated 1,500 of their US counterparts because of help from the situational awareness technology. “The normal assault rules are completely inverted. It’s not three or four to one that’s needed, it’s one to four.”
- [FTS Now Has an Easy To Use GUI-Its Free & Available](https://www.civtak.org/2021/02/04/fts-now-has-an-easy-to-use-gui-its-free-available/) - There's a TAK Server with a GUI, and its available now.
- [Hammer Plugin in the Play Store](https://www.civtak.org/2021/01/11/hammer-plugin-in-the-play-store/) - the Plugin from the TAK Offsite that integrates with legacy radios to do basic communications in ATAK, variously called either "Hammer" or "ARIK" is now in the Play Store under the name "Hammer". The plugin is open source, with the source of the Government's GIT page. I anticipate that it will be resigned for subsequent
- [Santa Uses ATAK, Team Connect](https://www.civtak.org/2020/12/21/santa-uses-atak-team-connect/) - Santa Uses TAK!
- [SDK Released; CivTAK Open Sourced](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/10/sdk-released-civtak-open-sourced/) - Update: The SDK is now available for download. The SDK for CivTAK has been released by the TAK Product Center. You can find it here. CivTAK 4.0.7 has also been Open Sourced using the GPL 3 License. You can find that source code here.The next step is likely be CivTAK in the Google Play Store.
- [ATLAS Tracker w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/12/08/atlas-tracker-w-atak/) - Atlas tracker integrated with ATAK.
- [CBS SEAL Team Features ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/12/03/cbs-seal-team-features-atak/) - CBS' TV Series, "SEAL TEAM, Season four, episode 1 features several ATAK cameos, with extensive use of ATAK in the Command Center, though its more of a Hollywood mockup of ATAK rather than the real thing. However, some might still find it interesting. You can watch the episode here.
- [TAK Always Adapting for a New Era](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/29/tak-always-adapting-for-a-new-era/) - TAK has done a lot more than you knew in the past, and there's a lot more it will do in the future, according to the Army & 15 Programs of Record.
- [CivTAK released on Google Play Store](https://www.civtak.org/2020/09/02/civtak-google-play/) - The TAK Product Center has released CivTAK (ATAK-CIV) on the Google Play Store on the 1st of September, 2020 as a free download.
- [ATAK Brief to USMC For Bold Quest](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/27/atak-brief-to-usmc-for-bold-quest/) - USMC gets training at Bold Quest 20.2.
- [UK MOD Demos ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/26/uk-mod-demos-atak/) - British Celebrate ATAK Advanced Tech.
- [British Army Recruiting Video Featuring ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/26/british-army-recruiting-video-featuring-atak/) - Here's a British Army recruiting video posted on Linked-In that highlights their use of the lastest colaborative geospatial situational awareness to coordinate movement over geography. In fact, it looks like they are using ATAK, but I'm not 100% sure (I'm sure that they want it that way!). Here's the post from Linked-In below.
- [ARIK/Hammer Open Source Posted](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/26/arik-hammer-open-source-posted/) - The source code for the ATAK Plugin which allows the communication of points/positions to be transmitted over analog/voice radios. The code allows transmission either by holding the phone to the speaker. The code is liable to be useful as a guide post for how to write ATAK plugins, as well as for the off-grid TAK
- [OpenTAK Conference Now Online](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/15/opentak-conference-now-online/) - The OpenTAK Conference Video sessions & all the presentations.
- [Download "Built-in" Plugins That aren't in the Play Store - ICU, TAK GeoCam, Image Markup, Night Vision](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/11/built-in-plugins-that-arent-in-the-play-store/) - The standard version of ATAK that's distributed by the TAK Product Center (TPC) includes several plugins/integrated apps with the APK (and the whole thing is marked "Distribution A; Approved For Public Release; Distribution unlimited". However, these plugins are not part of the Play Store distribution, because of policy limitations on Google's part. Therefore, I've included
- [Setting up ATAK w/ ZeroTier-Now with Encryption Instructions](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/12/setting-up-atak-w-zerotier-now-with-encryption-instructions/) - Post-Conference, the instructions for setting up ZeroTier with TAK have been updated to include instructions on how to implement encryption on the network. You can find the updated guide here.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dZucjpX5xMFu3ChvF_NHcQpaI44_NMd9/view?usp=sharing
- [Virtual OpenTAK Conference Thanks!!!](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/11/virtual-opentak-conference-a-success/) - Thanks from the OpenTAK Conference organizers.
- [Presentation "Ten (20+) Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In ATAK"](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/11/presentation-ten-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-atak/) - Ten (Really 20+) things you didn't know you could do with ATAK.
- [CivTAK 4.1.0 Released](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/07/civtak-4-1-0-released/) - CivTAK 4.1.0 has been released. Its available for download here.
- [Another Server/Web Client for TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/10/another-server-web-client-for-tak/) - Another TAK Server for TAK, with client. This one is from Russia.
- [VTAK Video](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/09/vtak-video/) - New VTAK Video
- [AIS - CoT Gateway to connect Ships at Sea w/ TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/06/ais-cot-gateway-to-connect-ships-at-sea-w-tak/) - Community developed AIS gateway to connect TAK to AIS devices (boats/ships).
- [OpenTAK Virtual Conference Saturday](https://www.civtak.org/2020/10/05/opentak-virtual-conference-saturday/) - OpenTAK Conference this weekend. Registration is limited.
- [WinTAK is Publicly Available](https://www.civtak.org/2020/09/23/wintak-is-publicly-available/) - WinTAK-Civ Download Here.
- [SDK Setup & "Hello World" HowTo](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/18/sdk-setup-hello-world-howto/) - Here's how to build a "Hellow World" Plugin for the SDK.
- [The Future of Firefighting Includes ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/20/the-future-of-firefighting-includes-atak/) - One of the newest tools breaking its way into the firefighting scene is the Android Team Awareness Kit developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory
- [TAK, Aircraft on Grizzly Creek Wildfire](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/18/tak-aircraft-on-grizzly-creek-wildfire/) - News Story covering Grizzly Creek Firefirghter in Colorado leveraging ATAK.
- [CivTAK in Play Store Soon?](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/12/civtak-in-play-store-soon/) - CivTAK has been accepted into the Google Play Store for Developer purposes at least. We might hope that CivTAK will enter the public Play Store when CivTAK 4.1.1 gose final. Here's a screenshot:
- [an ITAK Review?](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/11/an-itak-review/) - Officer.Com has what looks a lot like a review of iTAK 2.0, though it seems a bit uncritical, and somewhat short. Here's the entire article: Syzygy Integration LLC's iTAK 2.0, a government off the shelf (GOTS) system, is an innovative application built with an intuitive interface and leveraging the modern iOS security framework. Syzygy’s approach
- [CivTAK 4.0.7 Has Been Released](https://www.civtak.org/2020/06/25/civtak-4-0-7-has-been-released/) - CivTAK 4.0.7 has been released. This is the enterprise-quality, "F-35 of Geospatial Collaboration" official, plugin-capable release of CivTAK. You can get it here. Its the most capable geospatial collaboration tool out there at any price. T-Rex recommended that iPhone users go buy an Android to try it out it is so powerful.
- [Building CivTAK From Source](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/05/building-civtak-from-source/) - Here's how to build CivTAK from source code.
- [More iTAK Release Info](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/05/more-itak-release-info/) - Syzygy put out a press release with some more information on the release of iTAK. Below are all the important parts. When combined with the previous post, which lists August 4 as the "release date", we might conclude that iTAK was released to the TAK Product Center yesterday. Given that iTAK is likely to have
- [TAK Used in CA Firefighting w/ Aircraft Video](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/04/tak-used-in-ca-firefighting-w-aircraft-video/) - This video via LinkedIn from Andreas "AJ" Johansson shows ATAK being used in California Forest Firefighting, including a video showing coordination between airbore video and the fire in real time.
- [iTAK Is Coming...](https://www.civtak.org/2020/08/01/itak-is-coming/) - Sysygy releasing iTAK 2.0 This month...
- [AERONET and ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/24/aeronet-and-atak/) - AeroNET is using LTE, L3/Harris and ATAK.
- [AJ-Pix4D for Firefighting](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/24/aj-pix4d-for-firefighting/) - AJ Johansson Posts a video of using Pix4D to get info on a Brush fire, and uses CivTAK to estimate the amount of burned land. The entire post is below:
- [Remote Ground Sensor for TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/23/remote-ground-sensor-for-tak/) - Innovative Algorithms has developed an Unmanned Ground Sensor with Cursor on Target TAK Integration. Here's a pair of recent posts from LinkedIn.
- [Downloading ATAK-Civ](https://www.civtak.org/2017/10/16/download-atak-civ/) - UPDATE: You can download the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) - Civilian (CIV) through the TAK Product Center at TAKMaps.com.* Original Article: You can download ATAK-Civ 3.6.1 from here. You can use ATAK to download and use the imagery from Evr2est.US, here, either ask JP2000 GeoTiffs, or with a bit more work as WMS feeds.
- [Gunshot Location Integrated with ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/17/gunshot-location-integrated-with-atak/) - Raytheon integrated its Boomerang Warrior-X Dismounted Soldier Gunshot Detection System with the ATAK to enhance battlefield management and situational awareness for ATAK users.
- ["The F-35 of Mobile Geo-Spatial Collaboration" - T.Rex Covers ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/06/25/the-f-35-of-mobile-geospatial-collaboration-t-rex-covers-atak/) - T.Rex Arms did a video on ATAK today. Its pushed a lot of traffic here, but he's a bit behind on some things, and some others will be addressed soon. "On the move side, its a powerhouse. It has everything I need for mapping... On the communications side, ATAK is built to do off-line comms
- [TAK as a Guide For How Army Wants Integration Done](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/16/tak-as-a-guide-for-how-army-wants-integration-done/) - “What you have is essentially a meeting place where people can develop and create tools for you to quickly integrate into your environment,”
- [Using Route Tool to Measure Hose Reach](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/15/using-route-tool-to-measure-hose-reach/) - Here's a short post from AJ Johnohsson on using ATAK/CivTAK for measuring the reach of a hose for wilidfire fighting from LinkedIIn. The whole post is below.
- [CivTAK with FMV in CA Fires](https://www.civtak.org/2020/07/10/civtak-with-fmv-in-ca-fires/) - Here's a clip from AJ using CivTAK with Full Motion Video fighting California wildfires, integrated with the CalFires' NightWatch Platform. You can find the LinkedIn Post here, and I've posted the whole thing below.
- [KKCO - TAK for WildFires](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/29/kkco-tak-for-wildfires/) - This video from NBC11News.com (Colorado's KKCO TV) on TAK -- The Team Awareness Kit - verses paper maps, starring Brad Schmidt. It also highlights the value of mesh radios and Senator Cory Gardner (R, Colorado).
- [ATAK Sand Table Demo](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/28/atak-sand-table-demo/) - Here's a demo from the University of Colorado, Center of Excellence, Advanced Technology, that shows ATAK projected onto a 3D sand-table for better command visualization.It makes me wonder how you "3D print" a sand table. Let me know if you how they do that or whether to just 3D print it with ABS (more expensive,
- [DTRA Promotes TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/06/24/dtra-uses-tak/) - Dvids covers how the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is leveragng TAK. There's a reference to JSTO In the news Magazine's February Issue. That issue appears to be here, but there's nothing of value in that link, and its not the one shown. The June Issue has a similar photo, but no TAK-related content. Here's
- [CivTAK4.0.1 Has Been Released & Its AWESOME](https://www.civtak.org/2020/03/31/civtak4-0-1-has-been-released-download-here/) - CivTAK 4.0.1 -- The PUBLIC RELEASE*** Version has been released to the Public -- "Public Release -- Distribution Unlimited" in Government parlance. This is the first time that this enterprise-quality, mobile phone tools that the Government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on has been available to the public, and it is FREE. CivTAK
- [Script to import Cameras to ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/06/22/script-to-import-cameras-to-atak/) - AJ Johansson posted that he has a script from Par that imports the AlertWildFire.org cameras in California. I'd like to see the script published so people could apply it to other systems.
- [2-Way SatCom Texting w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/21/2-way-satcom-texting-w-atak/) - SomeWear has a new SatCom-based Texting device, which they bill as a "global hotspot" that's integrated with ATAK via a plugin. There are likely to be several of these coming online in the next year and having them integrated with the best off-grid mapping application only makes sense. The cost is $350 plus service, which
- [WinTAK Tutorial Series](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/21/wintak-tutorial-series/) - Here's a series of WinTAK-Civ tutorials that have been marked Distribution A -- Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited. The second Video in the Series.
- [Moto APX integrates w/ ATAK/CivTAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/21/moto-apx-integrates-w-atak-civtak/) - Here's a post from AJ on the use of a Motorola APX Radio integrated with ATAK. Via LinkedIn.
- [ATAK/CivTAK  Video Tutorial Series](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/19/atak-civtak-video-tutorial-series/) - Here's a series of video tutorials on the basics of ATAK/CivTAK use. This series was produced by the Government and approved for public release (Distribution A). I've set the series of twelve videos to be released over the next week. Here's the first video:
- [Photo to Map w/ Rubber Sheeting](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/10/photo-to-map-w-rubber-sheeting/) - One of the recent added capabilities of ATAK is Rubber Sheeting. Rubber Sheeting allows a user to take a photo of a map, import it into ATAK and georectify it. Then, once rectified, it can be converted into a KMZ and treated as a GRG, That means that you can change the transparancy or turn
- [Customizing the Action Bar](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/09/customizing-the-action-bar/) - Here's a short tutorial on how to customize the toolbar for your personal needs.
- [DHS: TAK Impact Grows](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/07/dhs-tak-impact-grows/) - Here's an article from DHS describing their growing use of The Team Awareness Kit (TAK), its impact on their operations, how they've used it this year and where they've used it. Here's the whole article: The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) is a digital tool that greatly enhances coordination and collaboration among response teams. This innovative
- [ATAK JumpMaster w/ Juggernaut](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/04/atak-jumpmaster-w-juggernaut/) - Here's a video showing off Juggernaut's case with a High Altitude, High Opening (HAHO) mount. Naturally, they are featuring ATAK-Mil with the JumpMaster Tool. HAHO 20K FT- Juggernaut.Case™ Jumpmaster Employment from Juggernaut.Case on Vimeo.
- [ATAK Supports Nuclear Security](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/01/atak-supports-nuclear-security/) - Shepard Media reports that Persistent Systems (a TAK Licensee), who recently got a $25M award for the Air Force is actually doing that work for the nuclear enterprise for a program called WaRTAK as a tech refresh, integrating radios, SATCOM and cellular.Here's the meat of the article: USAF security forces tasked with protecting nuclear weapons
- [Non-GPS Location with ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/05/01/non-gps-location-with-atak/) - GPS world reports on a new distributed localization tool integrated with ATAK for navigation.From the article: Created by Robotic Research, a manufacturer of autonomy and robotic technology, the system provides localization and positioning data for teams entering underground facilities and traveling inside buildings and in urban canyons. According to the company, multiple systems — including, besides
- [Lithuania Gets C-UAS w/ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/30/lithuania-gets-c-uas-w-atak/) - According to Jane's, The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence (MoD) has purchased an undisclosed number of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) which includes ATAK. Here's an excerpt: The system will include the Wingman-105 Small Handheld/Wearable Drone Detector and Watchdog 200 Networked RF Sensor. Deliveries of both C-UAS products are expected to be completed by September 2020,
- [National Guard Rolls TAK for COVID-19](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/29/national-guard-rolls-tak-for-covid-19/) - The Army posted an article about the TAK Product Center Center's support for the National Guard's roll out of TAK for use in their COVID-19 response. There are several nuggets in here that haven't previously seen print. Highlights: TAK noow has a TAK Product Center in Army Futures Command, under Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC)This
- [Par Launches TeamConnect](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/29/par-launches-teamconnect/) - There's a story in GISUser on Par's launch of TeamConnect. Most readers of TAKCiv will be aware of TeamConnect, because its been around for a couple of years now. Its an easy to use, civilian-friendly replacement for TAKServer, that supports all the basic functionality of TAKServer.Here's an excerpt: TeamConnect by PAR acts as a collaboration
- [ToughStump's ATAK ATOStracker](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/29/toughstumps-atak-atostracker/) - Here's a short, interesting video on ToughStump's ATOStracker for ATAK as a work in progress:
- [ZeroTAKServer-Easy, Light-Weight & Private](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/06/ztakserver-easy-light-weight-private/) - Setup your own simple server for TAK.
- [Add a Sensor to ATAK & create a Data Package](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/23/add-a-sensor-to-atak-create-a-data-package/) - Here's a quick video on how to add a sensor to ATAK if you have the sensor's address. After we add the add the sensor, you'll see how to create a small data package and send the package to your network. Here you can download the data package and import it into any of the
- [Army Leveraging Soldier Systems Tactical for COVID19](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/21/army-leveraging-soldier-systems-tactical-for-covid19/) - The Army reports it is leveraging Soldier Systems Development and acquisition to support the National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers to rapidly develop network communications capabilities and that capabilitiy includes TAK. Notably, it seems to nod directly to the civilian version, CIVTAK and discusses a "bring your own device" strategy. It may be that TAK's
- [National Guard leverages goTenna Pro & ATAK for PATRIOT South 2020](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/21/national-guard-leverages-gotenna-pro-atak-for-patriot-south-2020/) - Officer.com reports that goTenna Pro was used in PATRIOT South 2020 , sponsored by the National Guard Bureau at multiple locations in Mississippi to support Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) . Here's the ATAK-relevant component: In disaster situations, traditional communications infrastructure is often prone to damage or failure. PATRIOT South participants are simulating comms-denied operations by pairing goTenna
- [Philippines leverages advanced technology in lock-down -- Including ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/21/philippines-leverages-advanced-technology-in-lock-down-including-atak/) - The Manila Times reports that the Philippines Government is leveraging several advanced technologies to manage their Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). The article discusses several technologies. Here's what they said about ATAK: JTF Covid Shield teams are deployed with 500 units of highly secured Samsung smartphones, installed with a mission essential app suite called Android Tactical
- [TRX Integrates GPS-Denied Tech w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/21/trx-integrates-gps-denied-tech-w-atak/) - eeNews Reports that TRX has developed a new low SWAP geolocation tool for GPS-denied environments, and they integrated it with ATAK, just as they have done for several of their products. Here's what they said: Neon is a low SWaP, assured PNT technology that provides 3D position and navigation capabilities when satellite technology is unavailable
- [Downoading SRTM for TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/19/downoading-srtm-for-tak/) - How to download SRTM for TAK.
- [TeamConnect Video Tutorials](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/16/teamconnect-video-tutorials/) - TeamConnect has a bunch of video tutorials on Vimeo to bring you up to speed on ATAK Training. TeamConnect is a great, easy-to-use TAK Server service that is used by many commercial, state and local users. Even if you don't sign up for TeamConnect, the video tutorials are definitely worth a check. Its a pretty
- [Panasonic Features ATAK  w/ Phones & Toughbooks](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/02/panasonic-features-atak-w-its-phones-toughbooks/) - Panasonic recently posted a video to YouTube discussing how ATAK plus Toughbooks and Panasonic rugged phones are the key to situational Awareness. Its a very complementary of the TAK program's transformation capabilities.
- [Turning Photos to ATAK Maps with Rubber Sheeting](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/14/turning-photos-to-atak-maps-with-rubber-sheeting/) - Here's a short video on how to take a photo of a map and turn it into an overlay (rubber sheet) in ATAK /CivTAK. Its pretty easy and super useful when you have a custom map with information that's not otherwise available. Note that while this video shows a 2D model inserted (a map), this
- [AF Awards Persistent $25M ATAK/Radio Contract](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/14/af-awards-persistent-25m-atak-radio-contract/) - Persistent Systems reports that they have received: a $25 million contract for the Wave Relay Tactical Assault Kit (WaRTAK) program. The refresh is expected to take four years.The WaRTAK program, which began back in 2016, provides Air Force convoys driving in austere environments with reliable multi-domain communications and situational awareness. “It ties radio, GPS, cellular
- [CivTAK 4.0 User Manual](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/01/civtak-4-0-user-manual/) - Here is the user manual for CivTAK 4.0.
- [320 Node ATAK Demo](https://www.civtak.org/2018/04/30/320-node-atak-demo/) - Persistent Systems demonstrates 320 node MANET tactical networkk.
- [ATLAS Cargo Tracking w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/11/atlas-cargo-tracking-w-atak/) - Stonewall Defense is advertising their "Android Team Logistics Awareness Switch" (ATLAS), which tracks shipping containers world-wide and integrates with ATAK. There's a video here, but its not something that can be embedded on this web page.
- [Overwatch Aero Seamless & TAK Integration](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/11/overwatch-aero-seamless-tak-integration/) - Small VTOL UAS integrated with TAK & with quick fireline mapping.
- [DHS TAK Spec Sheet](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/10/dhs-tak-spec-sheet/) - DHS published a Team Awareness Kit Fact sheet last month that I just noticed. It covers what they've been doing for the last couple of years with TAK, and thee dozen or so big event that they've used it with. They point out that: DHS deploys the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) to support the complex
- [SOFWERX/SOCOM Seeks ATAK-Integrated Targeting Device](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/10/sofwerx-socom-seeks-atak-integrated-targeting-device/) - SOFWERX, SOCOM's Not-For-Profit Innovation Arm is looking for a "Target Location Device" that's integrated with ATAK. They want your submission by May 4, 2020. From the post: Ground forces require an improved capability to precisely fix-finish known enemies in an operationally relevant scenario. Currently, forces use map data, which is hard to get, or lengthy
- [CivTAK PR Available Directly From the Government Web Site](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/05/civtak-pr-available-directly-from-the-government-web-site/) - TAKMAPS.Com, the Government's official web site has now posted the CivTAK PR version (no plugin capability) has been posted. The earlier link posted was a re-upload. Now you can be sure that you have the official version of CivTAK, so you can be sure its the official version. The direct link to the software from
- [Corona CA Fire Dept Using TAK for Rescues](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/03/corona-ca-fire-dept-using-tak-for-rescues/) - This is a short post from LinkedIn from Andreas Johansson discussing their first use of TAK for rescues in Bernalillo county NY which seems to be liked ot the 911 system using RapidSOS. ATAK and PAR’s Team Connect being used with Enhanced Location Services from RapidSOS 911 caller data to plot an injured hikers location
- [Stanford Teams w/ SOCOM on ATAK Drone Integration](https://www.civtak.org/2016/05/27/stanford-teams-w-socom-on-atak-drone-integration/) - Here's a presentation from Stanford working the SkyNet Program, which is attempting to integrate ATAK with drones for SOCOM and DARPA. The presentation also discusses the idea that ATAK's plugin architecture is beginning to be an ecosystem in and of itself.
- [ATAK Integrated with "Stealth Motorcycle"](https://www.civtak.org/2016/05/30/atak-integrated-with-stealth-motorcycle/) - According to SOF Magazine, DARPA's SilentHawk, a stealth motorcycle has integrated with ATAK, "with an integrated power interface for an ATAK device" DARPA was commissioned to develop a new stealth motorcycle for the military in 2014. The goal: a motorcycle with no engine noise that allows the rider to sneak up on the enemy, that
- [Nobody Switching to "'Faster' iPhones](https://www.civtak.org/2016/07/22/nobody-is-switching-to-faster-iphones/) - There's an absolutely nonsense story that refuses to die Army Special Operations switching to iPhones. Its total nonsense. Someone heard something second hand about an iPhone app to replace ATAK, and they were iPhone fans. We have an iPhone version of ATAK, which works with the rest of the ecosystem, but its not ready for
- [Boulder Fire Department testing ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/05/22/boulder-fire-department-testing-atak/) - From the Boulder Daily Camera: The Boulder Fire Department took advantage of a multi-jurisdictional wildfire training exercise Friday to test out a new technology, called Android Team Awareness Kit, that they hope will help them better coordinate efforts to fight large wildland fires and communicate with crews on the ground. The app, designed by PAR
- [DHS to hold additional Android Team Awareness Kit training sessions](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/24/dhs-to-hold-additional-android-team-awareness-kit-training-sessions/) - Homeland Preparedness News reports on DHS' use of ATAK: After the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) was successfully used to coordinate multi-agency responses to recent hurricanes, additional training sessions have been held for federal, state, and local officials, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday. ATAK, which was initially developed for use by
- [TAK used in joint DHS NYC exercise](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/27/756/) - American Security Today has a report of ATAK's testing by DHS and New York City's civil government: In the early hours of October 29, 2017, over 200 first responders participated in a critical incident exercise and technology assessment conducted by DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in partnership with the New York Police Department (NYPD), the New York Fire Department (FDNY),
- [ATAK Training Video From Stonewall](https://www.civtak.org/2018/02/23/atak-training-video-from-licensee/) - Here's a two minute video done by Stonewall Defence demonstrating ATAK use for Law Enforcement and outlining some of the tool's capabilities.
- [ATAK on Other Sites Have Malware](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/01/atak-on-other-sites-have-malware/) - You already know you shouldn't be downloading apps from unknown sites, of course. ATAK is no exception. Old versions of ATAK are available on 3rd party web sites. DO NOT USE THEM. They are far out of date, and more importantly, they are infected with Malware. Get your copy either here, or from a Licensee.
- [ATAK-Civ 3.6 Manual](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/16/atak-civ-3-6-manual/) - For those interested in getting a better understanding of what ATAK-Civ can do, here's a copy of the manual. for ATAK-Civ 3.6. Here's the general folder for ATAK-Civ materials.
- [AFSOC: ATAK Revolutionizes Disaster Response](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/19/afsoc-atak-revolutionizes-disaster-response/) - Here's an Article on an AFSOC Commander's Q & A discussing ATAK (and Gilligan's Island): To symbolize how the NDS changes affect AFSOC, Smith referenced “Gilligan’s Island,” a classic television show from the mid-1960s, which transitioned from black and white to color. “The counter terrorism fight is our black and white core,” said Smith. “The picture
- [ATAK Listed in "Top 10 Military Apps"](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/20/afrl-atak-success-story/) - Army-Technology.com lists ATAK as one of its Top 10 Military Apps. I'm biased, but I clearly think its true. I note they lifted te ATAK image from Wikipedia about 5 years ago. Here's what they said: The Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) is an Android geo-spatial infrastructure app available for military, law enforcement, and other
- [DHS, ICE Demos ATAK in San Diego](https://www.civtak.org/2018/04/03/dhs-ice-demos-atak-in-san-diego/) - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a very complementary and somewhat lengthy article on the use of ATAK for its "Smart Border" initiative. Here's an excerpt from the article: A smartphone application that gives CBP frontline personnel instant information about their surroundings will vastly change how border crossings and other illegal activity is detected
- [The Sort of Use ATAK is Great For](https://www.civtak.org/2018/04/04/the-sort-of-use-atak-is-great-for/) - Here's an interesting article from the Sacramento Bee on a multi-agency operation to perform a series of drug raids. This is just the sort of thing that TAK is great at. From the article: In the largest operation of its kind, federal agents swept across the Sacramento region Tuesday and Wednesday targeting about 75 homes
- [DroneTAK Video Demo](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/07/dronetak-video-demo/) - This LinkedIn post from Andreas Johansson, complete with video, shows and explains DroneTAK's value to the Corona Fire Department. He doesn't say it here, but it is clear that he's using WinTAK as well in his "command center".
- [FLIR Launches Black Hornet 3 w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/06/30/flir-launches-black-hornet-3-w-atak/) - From UAV Expert News: ... Additionally, the Black Hornet 3 seamlessly integrates into the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) utilized by the military to provide battlefield networks and distribution of information to anyone on the network. “We are excited to bring this advanced Black Hornet 3 to our warfighters and first responders,” said James Cannon, President
- [NPS Report-TAK Collaborative Mission Planner](https://www.civtak.org/2018/05/13/nps-report-tak-collaborative-mission-planner/) - The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) recently published a report on the use of TAK for collaborative mission planning. The report highlight's the team's observation of the US Secret Service' use of TAK in the January 2017 Presidential Inauguration, and describes a Collaborative Mission Planner the NPS team developed. The TAK system became a preeminent C4ISR
- [Samsung touts support of ATAK in Galaxy S9 -- Tactical Edition](https://www.civtak.org/2018/05/25/samsung-touts-support-of-atak-in-galaxy-s9-tactical-edition/) - Samsung touts support of ATAK in Galaxy S9 -- Tactical Edition in its recent announcement of the S9 Tactical Edition, including support for classified use and tactical radio integration. Here.
- [Rockwell Debuts FASTAK ATAK Plugin for Communications](https://www.civtak.org/2018/05/31/rockwell-debuts-fastak-atak-plugin-for-communications/) - Rockwell Collins announce their ATAK took , FasTAK™ at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries’ CANSEC trade show May 30-31. From Learn more here.
- [Aussies Integrate Nano UAVs w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/06/05/aussies-integrate-nano-uavs-w-atak/) - From Defense Update: According to information released by FLIR Systems, the Black Hornet III helicopter weighs 32 grams, slightly more than previous models. It offers several improvements over previous versions, such as improved speed and distance, with the ability to fly two kilometers at speeds of over 21 km/h. Its sensors support sharper imaging processing,
- [FLIR Announces Nano-UAV w/ ATAK for First Responders](https://www.civtak.org/2018/06/08/takcivbot/) - From AirMed & Rescue: FLIR Systems Inc., a US-based sensor systems developer, has announced the launch of its new Black Hornet 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle. FLIR says that the device is the smallest combat-proven UAS, and its previous iterations have been used by over 30 nations. The new generation of Black Hornet 3 gives the
- [Colorado developing drone system with TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/07/13/colorado-developing-drone-system-with-tak/) - Wildfire Today reports that the state of Colorado is integrating drones with ATAK ("The Holy Grail of Wildland Firefighter Safety") for firefighting use: The state of Colorado is working on a system that would use drones to provide live video of wildfires to wildland firefighters’ cell phones. The Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting is
- [96th SF begins testing TAK For Base Security](https://www.civtak.org/2018/07/17/96th-sf-begins-testing-tak-for-base-security/) - Here: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Thanks to a recent innovative idea, the 96th Test Wing’s support and defense unit became its latest developmental test squadron. The 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen began using a new communication system in their patrol cars called the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) in June. The squadron is the
- [ATAK in Jurassic World Exodus](https://www.civtak.org/2018/07/31/atak-in-jurassic-world-exodus/) - This is a great video of ATAK's use in Jurassic Park Exodus (a Fan Film). You can hear ATAK mentioned at 9:52 and looking at ATAK at 10:26.
- [DARPA Integrates TAK & Advanced Tech for  squads and first responders](https://www.civtak.org/2018/08/04/darpa-integrates-tak-advanced-tech-for-squads-and-first-responders/) - From Defense Blog: DARPA announced on 3 August that it Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program recently completed Phase 2 flight tests, demonstrating advanced algorithms designed to turn small air and ground systems into team members that could autonomously perform tasks dangerous for humans – such as pre-mission reconnaissance in a hostile urban setting or searching damaged structures for
- [CA Fire, CA National Guard Leverage TAK for Emergency Response](https://www.civtak.org/2018/08/15/ca-fire-ca-national-guard-leverage-tak-for-emergency-response/) - From DVIDS: MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. –The 163d Attack Wing’s Hap Arnold Innovation Center (HAIC) has turned California wildfires into a crucible of American ingenuity. The brainstorming center of the California Air National Guard wing, which flies MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) from March Air Reserve Base, enabled technology forged in combat theatres
- [GoTenna ATAK Integration Video](https://www.civtak.org/2018/10/08/gotenna-atak-integration-video/) - Here's an GoTenna/ATAK integration video featuring CPS Tactical talking about how they use GoTenna and ATAK to provide situational awareness to jump teams in-jump. ATAK plus communications can transform the way people coordinate jumps.
- [ATAK, AFRL Support Hurricane Relief (Twitter)](https://www.civtak.org/2018/09/20/atak-afrl-support-hurricane-relief-twitter/) - Our team supporting #HurricaneFlorence relief ops with our Android Team Awareness Kit mobile situational awareness tech. Providing visualization for #rescue team and evac locations, live aerial footage, hazardous area and #flood water overlays and geofencing. #AFRLTech #AirForce pic.twitter.com/C4UcaPhqJw— Air Force Research Lab - AFRL (@AFResearchLab) September 20, 2018 Our team supporting #HurricaneFlorence relief ops with
- [TAK Behind the Scenes at UN General Assembly](https://www.civtak.org/2018/09/25/tak-behind-the-scenes-at-un-general-assembly/) - Here's a great video with clips of TAK used in the background of the UN General Assembly from Fox News (Sorry -- no embedding allowed from Fox). It talks about the challenges of bandwidth, physical and cyber-security. It also says that the NYPD leads the security.
- [Army Integrates TAK, AI for C2](https://www.civtak.org/2018/09/09/army-integrates-tak-ai-for-c2/) - From Phys.org, written by ARL: An Army scientist recently won a best paper award at the Association for Computing Machinery's 26th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization for discovering that most people cannot distinguish between liking a user interface and making good choices. Dr. James Schaffer, U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientist stationed at ARL
- [ATAK wins Regional Technology Transfer Award](https://www.civtak.org/2016/10/19/atak-wins-regional-technology-transfer-award/) - Here: Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) and Griffiss Institute (GI) were recently honored during the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for Technology Transfer’s Northeast Regional Meeting at Brookhaven National Laboratory, in Upton, New York, this past September. The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate was bestowed with two awards. The FLC Regional Coordinator’s Excellence
- [AF expands use of express licensing](https://www.civtak.org/2018/10/10/af-expands-use-of-express-licensing/) - From AFMC Tech Transfer news: Express licensing was chosen because it could quickly and easily get the technology in the hands of developers for broad distribution and further improvements,” said Oelkers. “One express license was completed in only 13 business days. Most traditional license agreements take months to negotiate and complete.”In the case of ATAK
- [GPS-Denied Mapping & Tracking w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/04/gps-denied-mapping-tracking-w-atak/) - From Isreal's i-HLS.com: Operating in GPS-denied environments, such as indoors, underground and in areas where GPS may be intentionally denied, has become a serious challenge. A new offline version of a mapping and tracking solution for both indoors and outdoor released recently, improves safety and situational awareness for personnel operating in industrial, security, public safety,
- [ATAK Integrated w ITN](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/04/atak-integrated-w-itn/) - "I compile information that comes in from our subordinate units and give it back to our leadership to help them battle track what's going on in the field, " said 2nd Lt. Nicolas George, battle captain and chief of operations. "We use the TrellisWare TSM, tactical satellite and ATAK chat function to communicate with the companies."
- [L3 Highlights ATAK w/ Panoramic NGVGs](https://www.civtak.org/2019/04/24/sofic-highlights-atak-w-f-pano/) - The F-Pano can be networked to command-and-control (C2) systems including the US Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM's) Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK); as well as AR software, which enables end users to benefit from overlaid iconography into the head-up display.
- [Eglin Showcases Innovation w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/07/23/eglin-showcases-innovation-w-atak/) - The Air Force highlighted innovations at Eglin AFB, and ATAK was one of the highlights: The programs like iSpark and Continuous Process Improvement enabled 27 innovations worth $785,000 for fiscal year 2019 to date.One of the innovations highlighted was last year’s Android Tactical Assault Kit that electronically linked up every 96th Security Forces Squadron patrol
- [Homeland Security has an RFQ for TAK work](https://www.civtak.org/2019/08/12/homeland-security-has-an-rfq-for-tak-work/) - According to Lemon Wire, the Department of Homeland Security has an RFQ out to integrate ATAK and cameras.
- [GoTenna Releases Pro-X with ATAK Compatibility](https://www.civtak.org/2019/08/09/gotenna-releases-pro-x-with-atak-compatibility/) - Firehouse has an article describing GoTenna's new Pro-X which is compatible with ATAK. goTenna, the world’s leading mobile mesh networking company, released goTenna Pro X, a tactical-grade device that enables scalable mobile mesh networking and total situational awareness for professionals in the field. goTenna Pro X is designed to be used with the world's leading
- [NWIC Tests Swarming Integration w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/08/28/nwic-tests-swarming-integration-w-atak/) - Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Small Autonomous Unmanned Systems Research (SAUSR) Range team demonstrated their newest swarming capabilities during the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) East at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina July 9-19.
- [BBN's multi-drone simulator on ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/06/06/bbns-multi-drone-simulator-on-atak/) - From LinkedIn:
- [ATAK Featured at AFRL INSPIRE Event](https://www.civtak.org/2019/05/23/atak-featured-at-afrl-inspire-event/) - AFRL hosted an INSPIRE event to highlight innovation. ATAK was featured. 2nd Lt. Justin Davis, a program manager, and Peter Mozloom a senior computer scientist, both from AFRL’s Information Directorate in Rome, New York, presented a talk titled, “Managing a Crisis? There’s an App for That,” where they discussed the capabilities of a mobile AFRL
- [Multi-Domain Drones Controlled w ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/08/22/multi-domain-drones-controlled-w-atak/) - “It’s a whole new category of robots. Nothing before Pegasus has had the reach or versatility of this system. We look forward to sharing this with our customers in the U.S. military, as well as within commercial sectors and areas such as public works.”
- [AF Uses Android for ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/09/29/af-uses-android-for-atak/) - National Interest Magazine has a feature arguing hta tthe reason the Air Force Uses Android is because they use ATAK everywhere. Since the 2000s, militaries have experimented with wearable computers and displays in a variety of locations in “Future Soldier” programs. But in 2010, a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory team decided to leverage the
- [Airmen Train on ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/10/12/airmen-train-on-atak/) - “This training is to prepare AMLOs to conduct landing and drop zone operations quicker and more efficiently, and getting folks excited about leading-edge technology being leveraged by our joint partners, special operations and Air Combat Command,”
- [82nd Airborne Using TAK w/ Cellular](https://www.civtak.org/2019/10/18/82nd-airborne-using-tak-w-cellular/) - Squads and above at an 82nd Airborne Division prototype brigade will start training with gear from the Army’s integrated tactical network [which includes ATAK] this winter.
- [California Fire Department Uses ATAK  to Meet First Responder Challenges](https://www.civtak.org/2019/10/26/california-fire-department-uses-atak-to-meet-first-responder-challenges/) - From Financial News (UK) comes an article about a California Fire Department using ATAK on Samsung phones for first responders: Corona Fire Department in California is transforming how it delivers intelligence to its first responders with Samsung mobile devices, the company said.Equipped with Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) and ImageTrend software, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4s
- [Corona Fire Department Enhances Situational Awareness with ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/11/22/corona-fire-department-enhances-situational-awareness-with-atak/) - “We have had a unique situation that we’re actually seeing more across the U.S., which is the desire to use mobile devices to enable better team communication in real time and ensure that applications that require robust processing have the ability to do that quickly and on the go,”
- [CivTAK Has been Approved for Public Release](https://www.civtak.org/2020/02/14/civtak-has-been-approved-for-public-release/) - The Army has approved CivTAK for Public Release.
- [CivTAK 3.13 Manual](https://www.civtak.org/2020/02/15/civtak-3-13-manual/) - The CivTAK Manual is here.
- [How the Air Force Uses Andriod (& ATAK) to Wage War](https://www.civtak.org/2020/02/20/how-the-air-force-uses-andriod-atak-to-wage-war/) - ATAK is rare in that it’s a DoD program that has achieved wild success while mostly sticking to its original budget.
- [SPECIAL OPERATIONS (And ATAK!) AS AN INNOVATION LABORATORY](https://www.civtak.org/2020/02/28/special-operations-and-atak-as-an-innovation-laboratory/) - There are a number of voices calling for such fast, iterative feedback loops between operational experiences on the one hand and the acceleration of technological solutions on the other, an approach often referred to as “rapid prototyping.” What remain lacking, however, are concrete plans to make this approach a reality within the U.S. military. Some refer to rapid prototyping as a “mindset” or “culture” that needs to be inculcated throughout the force.
- [CivTAK Plugins now available to ALL Gov Users](https://www.civtak.org/2020/04/06/civtak-plugins-now-available-to-all-gov-users/) - UAS Plugins now available to Registered TAKMAPS users.
- [TAKFreeServer Alpha Release](https://www.civtak.org/2020/03/22/takfreeserver-alpha-release/) - An open source version of a TAKServer, called TAKFreeServer has been released on GitHub. Its not associated with or derived from either TAKServer or Par's TeamConnect. This is a great development for the TAK Community, and once they get a little farther along, it will be a huge benefit to the TAK Community.
- [Inside the FBI's Inauguration Ops Center](https://www.civtak.org/2017/01/18/inside-the-fbis-inauguration-ops-center/) - Here's a great video of how the FBI managed the security for the 2017 inauguration. This was the Federal Government's Command and Operations center, "nerve center" on inauguration day. Paul Abbate, Assistant director in charge of the Washington field office said, On inauguration day in and around the event this room will be filled with people sharing
- [Army's Nett Warrior Adopts ATAK, TAKServer](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/21/armys-nett-warrior-adopts-atak-takserver/) - Army's Nett Warrior program switching to ATAK from its internally developed application to Nett Warrior.
- [Can goTenna Pro-X mesh with tactical network needs?](https://www.civtak.org/2019/01/27/can-gotenna-pro-x-mesh-with-tactical-network-needs/) - One of the more notable use cases compatible with goTenna Pro and the new goTenna Pro X is Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), developed by the government and available off-the-shelf for government users. ATAK is, first and foremost, a kind of “blue force tracker,” allowing users connected through the app to see where everyone is.
- [Galaxy S9 Tactical Edition w/ ATAK Is Transforming Mission Operations](https://www.civtak.org/2019/05/14/galaxy-s9-tactical-edition-w-atak-is-transforming-mission-operations/) - the S9 Tactical features a preconfigured software suite that delivers enhanced communications, navigation, mapping, surveillance, reconnaissance, battlefield coordination and geospatial information and allows ATAK and radios to integrate better.
- [Samsung Touts ATAK Fighting CA Fires](https://www.civtak.org/2019/10/17/samsung-touts-atak-fighting-ca-fires/) - "DHS continues to champion the use of ATAK as an all-risk tool for first responders, and we’ve been really impressed with how Galaxy devices elevate the use of ATAK in the field,”
- [What electronic warfare can learn from a wagon full of smartphones](https://www.civtak.org/2020/02/07/what-electronic-warfare-can-learn-from-a-wagon-full-of-smartphones/) - As the military adopts tools like ATAK, planners and commanders should be aware of the possibility that additional, misleading information is pumped into the same system.
- [Super Bowl - TAK, DHS, Counter-UAS](https://www.civtak.org/2020/01/31/super-bowl-tak-dhs-counter-uas/) - "ATAK is a good fit for a variety of situations where proactively detecting or quickly responding to threats means the difference between life and death. "
- [AFRL Air Warfare Symposium Briefing](https://www.civtak.org/2018/02/20/afrl-air-warfare-symposium-briefing/) - Here's a copy of the Public Release presentation which describes the demo we did at the Air Warfare Symposium in February, 2018. There are several excellent capabilities explicitly revealed that people will be interested in seeing. Here is the slick sheet we handed out at AFA. There are a couple of more slides after the
- [Are You Ready for Some [Drone] Football? (Controlled by ATAK)](https://www.civtak.org/2020/01/12/are-you-ready-for-some-drone-football-controlled-by-atak/) - Here's another article on Robotic Research's Pegasus III UAS controlled by ATAK, th time from Inside Unmanned Systems: The company’s goal was familiar to the UAS world—prevent injuries and save lives—but a growing emphasis on miniaturization came forward. “A ground robot has a hard time climbing stairs,” Frelk explained. “How do we have a robot
- [Robotic Research Gets $16M to Integrate w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/12/28/robotic-research-gets-16m-to-integrate-w-atak/) - This article from Technical.ly, describes an order from the US Army to Robotic Research, which integrates ATAK with WarLoc, a non-GPS Geolocation solution. Through this deal the company is offering its tech, called WarLoc, to help better equip four deployed U.S. Army Brigade Combat Teams in different locations, a press release states. The first batch of WarLoc units
- [The Air Force is using Uber-like technology to more efficiently vaporize bad guys](https://www.civtak.org/2020/01/25/the-air-force-is-using-uber-like-technology-to-more-efficiently-vaporize-bad-guys/) - So what does Uber have to do with ABMS? Apparently, the two networks are not so different from one another, Goldfein said. Like ABMS, Uber provides users with a common operational picture, except it's of cars and riders, not cruise missiles and attack drones.
- [Smartphones Are Helping the U.S. Air Force Push Its Limits](https://www.civtak.org/2019/10/22/smartphones-are-helping-the-u-s-air-force-push-its-limits/) - Here's blog post from National Interest singing the praises of ATAK for the Air Force. This article looks a lot like their previous article with a different generic photo. It does correctly point out that " Smartphone applications are changing how the military does business" however.
- [ATAK at the AFRL Inspire Expo](https://www.civtak.org/2019/05/17/atak-at-the-afrl-inspire-expo/) - From TV 2 News in Dayton Ohio (Video in the link with short ATAK interview): The Dayton Convention Center filled with some of the nation's most cutting-edge Air Force technology Thursday. At its third annual AFRL Inspire and Tech Expo, the Air Force Research Laboratory showcased the innovative ideas and passionate people across its organization.
- [ATAK Wins Homeland Security Award](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/02/atak-wins-homeland-security-award/) - American Security Today reports that the Department of Homeland Security won a 2017 ASTOR Platinum award for its adoption of ATAK: DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environ (EDGE) Virtual Online Training for First RespondersFlood Apex Program Flood Sensors*A 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Platinum Award Winner
- [Mapping Apps are Endangering Special Operators, [But ATAK is not on that List]](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/01/mapping-apps-are-endangering-special-operators-but-atak-is-not-on-that-list/) - Here's the article. Most of the article covers problems with APASS/KILSWITCH, and related hacking issues. The whole article is worth a read, but the most important news regarding ATAK is this: That more rigorously tested and widely trusted program across the military branches, according to interviews with active-duty troops, is the Android Tactical Assault Kit
- [ATAK Integrates with Army CPCE, MCE](https://www.civtak.org/2018/10/20/atak-integrates-with-army-cpce-mce/) - C4ISRNET Reports ATAK integration with CPCE, MCE: The Army is bringing two software products into the testing environment as the service changes its approach to its new vehicle-based common mission command system, the service’s program manager said. The Mounted Computing Environment will serve as one component of the Army’s eventual common operating environment, which envisions
- [Colorado uses TAK to innovate on wildfires](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/10/colorado-uses-tak-to-innovate-on-wildfires/) - This entire article from the Denver Business Journal is worth a read: This year, the Center of Excellence debuted the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), a geospatial mapping engine that facilitates situational awareness, navigation and data sharing among firefighters. As most fires occur miles away from reliable internet access, ATAK provides emergency personnel with smartphones
- [AF CSAF Funds Security Forces Experiment with TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/14/af-csaf-funds-security-forces-experiment-with-tak/) - Here: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- When Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein asked leaders to “unleash the brilliance in our Airmen,” Air Force Materiel Command answered the call, executing more than $4.6 million in Squadron Innovation Funds in fiscal year 2018. “The ideas came from all levels of
- [ATAK serves Fire Fighters](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/27/atak-serves-fire-fighters/) - From Isreali Tech news, i-HLS.Com: A technology originating in the US military sector is being tested in order to help save firefighters’ lives. The ATAK – Android Team Awareness Kit is essentially a tool that tells firefighters exactly where they are and what kind of fire they’re seeing.ATAK was developed by the US Air Force
- [IVAS Compared to ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/11/30/ivas-compared-to-atak/) - From Breaking Defense (ATAK Ref in last paragraph). It would be great if TAK integrated with IVAS: The artificially intelligent target detection will be part of the Integrated Vision Augmentation System (IVAS), for which Microsoft’s HoloLens won a two-year, $480 million contract earlier this week. I’ve written extensively about IVAS’s other features back when it was
- [Saber Strike 2018 Leverages TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/12/03/saber-strike-2018-leverages-tak/) - This excerpt from AFCEA's Signal Magazine discusses TAK's use: The squadron relied heavily on WinTAK to achieve near-instantaneous communication with the regiment, which was testing the Android Tactical Assault Kit as part of the integrated tactical network suite. A cellular data connection using Wi-Fi was the primary connection point to the network because it provided reliable communications
- [Boeing/Insitu Interoperable w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/12/23/boeing-insitu-interoperable-w-atak/) - From this article on Insitu (a subsidiary of Boeing) discusses its integration with ATAK during Northern California's Camp Fire: Insitu's suite of real-time intelligence acquisition and distribution capabilities provide live Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB)-compliant video and flight telemetry to extensible mapping engines such as the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) and the Windows Tactical
- [Fox News: Hacking risk rises 'exponentially' for troops using personal devices, experts warn](https://www.civtak.org/2018/12/24/fox-news-hacking-risk-rises-exponentially-for-troops-using-personal-devices-experts-warn/) - This is NOT a story about ATAK, but one of its competitors. One outstanding piece of advice from this article is that you should only use software operationally that's properly vetted an configured for your system. DO NOT use your personal device operationally -- doing so is taking risks you don't fully understand. Troops who
- [Drone Shield Integrates w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/12/30/drone-shield-integrates-w-atak/) - From SUAS News: DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise the market that the U.S. Department of Defense Asymmetric Warfare Group at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia has evaluated DroneShield’s products DroneSentry™ and DroneGun Tactical™ at an event facilitated by the Army Night Vision Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) Unique Mission
- [goTenna Pro X Deployment Kit Featuring ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/12/22/gotenna-pro-x-deployment-kit-featuring-atak/) - This is GoTenna's video showing its Go Kit for teams. They don't talk much about ATAK, but they show that it comes as part of the package, along with GoTenna Pros and configuration software.
- [ATAK bridging cultural divide?](https://www.civtak.org/2019/01/29/atak-bridging-the-cultural-divide/) - DefenseNews.com has an article on Mavin, which gets an ATAK mention. Here's a few more paragraphs for the context: The perception problem Unsurprisingly, the Maven case frequently came up during the discussion. Panelists largely agreed there is a perception problem about DoD in Silicon Valley, but disagreed on how to tackle it. Trae Stephens, a
- [C3T incorporates TAK in ITN-- provides smaller, lighter, faster, more flexible comm](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/05/c3t-incorporates-tak-in-itn-provides-smaller-lighter-faster-more-flexible-comm/) - From Army.mil: CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. (Feb. 5, 2019) -- From Eastern Europe to across the United States, paratroopers with 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division (Airborne) are assessing a new concept that is transforming the Army's tactical network.Known as the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), the new approach provides smaller, lighter, faster and more
- [TAK Should Integrate AI?](https://www.civtak.org/2019/01/30/tak-should-integrate-ai/) - From Phys.org, written by Army Research Lab: If you were convinced you knew the way home, would you still turn on your GPS? Army scientists recently attempted to answer a similar question due to an ongoing concern that artificial intelligence, which can be opaque and frustrating to many people, may not be helpful in battlefield
- [ATAK Part of Army ITN](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/06/atak-part-of-army-itn/) - Army.Mil discusses using ATAK in its ITN: Known as the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), the new approach provides smaller, lighter, faster and more flexible communications systems with multiple connectivity options that are available primarily at the battalion and below level, down to the dismounted Soldier. ...Their ITN kit contains the AN/PRC 148 2-channel Leader radios, which
- [US Army To Give Soldiers New 1-Ounce Hidden Weapons That Will Change the Game](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/07/us-army-to-give-soldiers-new-1-ounce-hidden-weapons-that-will-change-the-game/) - FLIR has a contract to produce micro UAS for the Army. This is the sort of battlefield "Internet of Things" that pairs well with TAK. There's no word on whether this system will actually be integrated with TAK, but FLIR is a licensee.
- [CPCE Integrates w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/12/cpce-integrates-w-atak/) - This article from National Defense seems to say that the Army Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) is integrated with ATAK. FORT BLISS, Texas — On an uncharacteristically chilly day in the Southwest desert, reporters gathered in a remote corner of Fort Bliss to witness the Army’s last Network Integration Evaluation. The final NIE — the 12th
- [3 ways mobility is transforming Air Force readiness](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/28/3-ways-mobility-is-transforming-air-force-readiness/) - From Defense News, about the Air Warfare Symposium: Transforming in-flight situational awareness Pilots have some of the most demanding missions, ranging from coordinating with ground leaders, striking targets, delivering supplies, and communicating with command-and-control assets all at the same time.Mobile devices like tablets and wearables that integrate with peripherals can transform Air Force readiness by
- [CA uses TAK, goTenna](https://www.civtak.org/2019/04/03/ca-uses-tak-gotenna/) - This article from C4ISRNet.com discusses goTenna's integration with ATAK and its use by California firefighters. the whole article is worth a read: Each goTenna device is a stand-alone tool that can work with other goTenna devices to transmit information through a mesh network. Multiple applications for the mesh network involve showing in real time the
- [TAK Enables ‘Hyper-Enabled Operator’ Concept](https://www.civtak.org/2019/05/05/tak-enables-hyper-enabled-operator-concept/) - National Defense Magazine has an interesting article on SOCOM's "Hyper-Enabled Operator" concept, and part of that concept: The concept — which focuses on four pillars of technology including communications, computing, data/sensors and human-machine interfaces — is about pushing tailored information to a dismounted operator or unit at the tactical edge, he said during remarks at
- [Prototype AERONET system](https://www.civtak.org/2019/05/11/prototype-aeronet-system/) - Executive Gov.com has an article on AERONET, but there are few details: The Hanscom Air Force Base has started developing a prototype combat tool to allow voice, chat, video, command and control functions for partner countries. Conceptualized by Gen. David Goldfein, the Airborne Extensible Relay Over-Horizon Network will connect friendly units and deliver real-time location data and
- [RX Systems Releases Enhanced GPS-Denied Solution Suite Supporting ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/08/rx-systems-releases-enhanced-gps-denied-solution-suite-supporting-atak/) - Here: TRX Systems, provider of NEON® GPS-Denied Location and Mapping Solutions, today released an offline version of its Personnel Tracker Solution compatible with the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) and other secure mobile applications. The new NEON solution is deployed with an Android APK and Tracking Unit that operate offline, without an internet or cloud connection. The
- [DARPA to test secure warfighter mobile devices leveraging TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/02/08/darpa-to-test-secure-warfighter-mobile-devices-leveraging-tak/) - From Federal Computer Week: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency will soon begin testing new devices that can house and share information on multiple security levels.The devices are part of the Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) program, which aims to solve three issues with information-sharing specific to the Defense Department:
- [Brits Multi-Million £ Boost For Digital Battlefield Apps Including TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/12/brits-multi-million-boost-for-digital-battlefield-apps/) - From the British Forces Network: A £30 million pound investment has been confirmed to fund the development of digital apps for the battlefield. The money will be used to fast-track agile software development technology, to support military forces on operations across the globe.The funding, confirmed by the Defence Secretary, follows a commitment to spend £66 million on
- [Secretary of Air Force Talks About "AERONET"](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/14/secretary-of-air-force-talks-about-aeronet/) - On March 13, Secretary Wilson testified before congress regarding the Light Attack Aircraft program. She said in part: "We were able to put a fully exportable network on these aircraft so the tactical air controller on the ground can touch an ipad and it shows up in the cockpit of the aircraft so that you're
- [CRG Builds TAK-Compatible GRGs](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/15/crg-builds-grgs-compatible-with-atak/) - Critical Response Group is a company that specializes in first responder geospatial tools that are compatible with TAK as GRGs (Gridded Reference Graphics). ....A quick video to show GRG products they offer. There's another video and screenshot after the jump...
- [Secubit Integrates w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/16/secubit-integrates-w-atak/) - From Jane's: US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is integrating weaponry readiness and maintenance enhancement solutions into its Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), industry sources told Jane's at SMi's Future Soldier Technology conference in London on 11 March.USSOCOM is seeking to optimise Israeli company Secubit's WeaponLogic Ecosystem, which comprises a toolset designed to generate and analyse weapon usage
- [Drone Deliveries w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/18/drone-deliveries-w-atak/) - From Government Computer News: Marine Reserves Maj. Christopher Thobaben came up with the idea for an automated system for delivering supplies to troops. He sent a basic sketch to a friend who told him to make it official. “I was very critical of Marine Corps logistics and our innovation since World War II,” Thobaben said.
- [ATAK used to track large containers](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/22/atak-used-to-track-large-containers/) - From the Utica Observer Dispatch reports on Stonewall Defense as a finalist for the AFRL's Commercialization Academy's most recent Demo Day: Stonewall Defense, Watervliet. Leadership technology training: Stonewall’s software, ATLAS, helps scrap metal recyclers protect their valuable rollaway containers that regularly stolen or lost. ATLAS is a small, low cost, high powered tracker that can
- [Phones Revolutionize Operational Supply Chain](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/18/phones-revolutionize-operational-supply-chain/) - This article from Isreali web site i-HLS.com discusses phones and tablets for use in a variety of operational uses, including supply chain management and flight planning. There's a discussion of ATAK, but this was also interesting: US warfighters expect that their field equipment have the same functionality and capability as their personal, commercial mobile devices.
- [FLIR Recon Ultra Integrates with ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/03/31/flir-recon-ultra-integrates-with-atak/) - American Security Online writes: Fully operational at less than three pounds, the breakthrough Recon V Ultra Lite provides long-range target detection, recognition, recording and geo-location with an HD color camera and dual FOV thermal channels. The system also has Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) network capabilities to provide warfighters real-time understanding of what’s going on
- [IVAS, Mixed Reality & ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2019/04/09/ivas-mixed-reality-atak/) - Here's an article on IVAS with a discussion of ATAK from the Army Times. (This whole article is worth a read): ONE DEVICE, MULTIPLE FUNCTIONSIVAS is drawing on existing and developing Army programs to bring a host of functions and capabilities into one device.The Android Tactical Assault Kit is a program that allows soldiers to
- [ATAK to Drive NATO Innovation?](https://www.civtak.org/2018/08/21/atak-to-drive-nato-innovation-2/) - The Strategy Bridge argues that ATAK can/should drive communication innovation within NATO by transforming communications. Here's an excerpt, but the whole thing might be worth a read: Innovative technologies that can effectively connect multiple NATO special operations forces, such as multilateral online and offline mapping, military radio controlling, text messaging, targeting, calling for fire, etc.
- [Western States Leveraging TAK for Wildfires](https://www.civtak.org/2018/07/10/western-states-leveraging-tak-for-wildfires/) - From StateScoop: “A lot of times you get in the woods and you’re not always sure where you are or where the fire is,” said Ben Miller, the director of the Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting , a division of the state Department of Public Safety that develops new tools for combatting [sic]
- [ATAK to Drive NATO Innovation?](https://www.civtak.org/2018/08/17/atak-to-drive-nato-innovation/) - The Strategy Bridge argues that ATAK can/should drive communication innovation witin NATO by transforming communications. Here's an excerpt, but the whole thing might be worth a read: Innovative technologies that can effectively connect multiple NATO special operations forces, such as multilateral online and offline mapping, military radio controlling, text messaging, targeting, calling for fire, etc.
- [DOD tests drone 'hive' for rapid resupply](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/16/dod-tests-drone-hive-for-rapid-resupply/) - From Defense Systems News: Marine Reserves Maj. Christopher Thobaben came up with the idea for an automated system for delivering supplies to troops. He sent a basic sketch to a friend who told him to make it official. “I was very critical of Marine Corps logistics and our innovation since World War II,” Thobaben said.
- [4K Solutions Offers ATAK Training](https://www.civtak.org/2017/06/23/4k-solutions-offers-atak-training/) - 4K Solutions and ToughStump Technologies offer training for ATAK. From their site: ATAK is a mapping engine developed for the Android Operating System which allows for precision targeting, intelligence on surrounding land formations, navigation, and generalized situational awareness. ATAK is under continuous development by various government laboratories to include the Air Force Research Lab, the
- [ATAK Demo - DoD Lab Day](https://www.civtak.org/2015/05/17/atak-demo-dod-lab-day/) - ATAK was demoed at DoD Lab Day at the Pentagon by AFRL. From the AF.MIL web site: A few of the 26 technologies that AFRL will highlight at DOD Lab Day include: the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS), which automatically takes control of a fighter aircraft to avoid impending ground collisions and which
- [ATAK is a Game Changer for British Military](https://www.civtak.org/2018/06/22/atak-is-a-game-changer-for-british-military/) - Here: There's a video associated with the article that can't be embedded. A second video below implies that ATAK is being used in NATO exercises with interoperability. Major Ben Parkyn: 'This app allows us to operate quicker'. (Pictures: Corporal Tom Evans/Crown Copyright).New technology that allows military commanders to communicate through a mobile phone app has been
- [AeroBrigham , announces cloud-based ATAK integration](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/20/aerobrigham-announces-cloud-based-atak-integration/) - Here: Texas-based AeroBrigham announced plans to install and support a new generation of compact, encrypted video streaming equipment from aircraft. The company said it would provide integration, distribution and support for Serastar Technologies' Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Recon System (Stars) that streams video in a compact ISR video transmission and recording platform using simultaneous Wi-Fi, 3G/4G, Manet Radio
- [CO Firefighters Report Using ATAK, Comm](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/28/co-firefighters-report-using-atak-comm/) - The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control published a study on their evaluation of ATAK with goTennas, SPOT Trackers and tactical radios. Here is the study, and here's an excerpt from the report: The Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE) took advantage of the field test of satellite messengers to test
- [National Guard Civil Support Teams Adopt ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/03/07/national-guard-civil-support-teams-adopt-atak/) - The National Guard's Civil Support Teams have adopted ATAK for use in their missions, which according to Wikipedia is approximately counter WMD. The article discusses their need to collaborate with organizations across the civil government, including the FBI, Border Patrol (DHS) and many other agencies. Here's what the article said: The team also tested their
- [Draper Works on ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2013/10/08/draper-works-on-atak/) - Draper broke the first ATAK-related story in 2013. Here's the original article. Draper Laboratory-led industry team is currently developing a video whiteboarding capability for the Android Terminal Assault Kit (ATAK), which enables the ground troops to easily call in air support and reduce friendly and civilian casualties during combat operations. Developed in collaboration with the US
- [RT Covers ATAK Development](https://www.civtak.org/2013/10/16/rt-covers-atak-development/) - RT News (Russian Times -- a Russian State media source) covers ATAK, with a somewhat negative spin, based on the Draper news report: A US lab is working on an Android application which would enable troops to call in airstrikes and control drones via a smartphone. Dubbed the Android Terminal Assault Kit (ATAK), the map-based
- [Rome Sentinel Covers ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2013/10/30/rome-sentinel-covers-atak/) - This article, somewhat in response to the Draper article was posted in the Rome Sentinel. Its a quick overview of ATAK and TAKServer. From the article, An Android Tactical Assault Kit application being developed for the military by the Rome Air Force Research Laboratory in conjunction with several private contractors can be used on battlefields
- [ATAK Wikipedia Page & Tech Transfer Plan](https://www.civtak.org/2014/04/20/atak-wikipedia-page-tech-transfer-plan/) - I did a public release presentation at MITRE on ATAK and the ATAK Technology transfer plan this month. Someone started a Wikipedia page on the project and posted the presentation there. The presentation lays out the rationale and capabilities of the program, why we should make TAK widely distributed, out to the civilian world and why it is that
- [AFRL Leverages ATAK for iSTAC Program](https://www.civtak.org/2014/09/30/afrl-leverages-atak-for-istac-program/) - From Defense News Systems: The Air Force is starting a new program that could potentially allow users other than the pilot to control airborne sensors—allowing shared access for multiple warfighters. The Information Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory released a presolicitation for the Information Management-Enabled Sensor Tasking and Ad Hoc Control program yesterday. [snip] AFRL plans
- [Saving Off-Line Maps in ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2014/10/10/saving-off-line-maps-in-atak/) - Here's a video on how to save maps for off-line use. This is great when you want fast, detailed imagery for an area you are going to. The resulting map display is much faster, even if you have Wi-Fi access when doing the imagery, its awesome when you have cellphone-only service, and indespensible if you
- [Drawing Tools in ATAK 2.0](https://www.civtak.org/2014/10/17/drawing-tools-in-atak-2-0/) - Here's a video that shows basic drawing tools in ATAK 2.0. They are completely exportable to KML.
- [Data Ferrying with UAS](https://www.civtak.org/2014/10/24/data-ferrying-with-uas/) - Here's a research paper written to describe AFRL's project using TAKServer (MARTI) to do data ferrying between disconnected systems. Abstract—The effectiveness of ground-based, wireless tactical data networks is often constrained by limitations such as communication range and line-of-sight. SATCOM is not always available because it is relatively expensive and highly contended. Data ferrying is an
- [Nett Warrior Trade Study Chooses ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2014/11/27/nett-warrior-trade-study-chooses-atak/) - The Nett Warrior program commissioned a trade study a trade study of various mobile mapping solutions over the past year. The study was conducted by the Army Geospatial Center, part of the Army Corps of Engineers. They selected ATAK over others in the field, including ESRI's CJMTK. One thing that makes this selection particularly noteworthy
- [ATAK in Washington Post](https://www.civtak.org/2015/04/18/atak-in-washington-post/) - Raytheon ran an article in the Washington Post that highlights ATAK's use by Raytheon. The title of the article is "Soldier with 100 eyes. Here's an excerpt from the article. The app that saves lives A tablet is only as effective as the program it runs. Raytheon BBN Technologies, one of the company’s advanced research
- [Black Diamond Commercial & AWESOME Bonus Video](https://www.civtak.org/2015/05/06/black-diamond-commercial-awesome-bonus-video/) - Here's a commercial from Black Diamond, one of our first licensees that prominently features ATAK. Also, the audio from this video shows the compelling need for a tool like ATAK. Without the current, easy to understand situational awareness, combat -- and emergency response in general -- is chaos. TAK takes the chaos out of the
- [AFRL Success Story -- ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2015/06/01/afrl-success-story-atak/) - Here's a publicly released "Success Story" published by AFRL/RI, published in June, 2015. Here's an excerpt: ATAK can operate in virtually any type of networking environment, including land, air, sea and undersea. It is designed to be used in a server-less tactical environment while remaining fully functional. Where feasible, it leverages multiple network configurations, seamlessly
- [Routes and Route Navigation](https://www.civtak.org/2015/06/16/routes-and-route-navigation/) - Here's an absolutely ancient video on route creation, editing and navigation. There have been several features added to this, but its a good start on familiarization.
- [DARPA's PCAS Program Uses ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2015/07/16/atak-used-by-darpas-pcas-program/) - Here's an article from Raytheon's use of ATAK on DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support program. HE APP THAT SAVES LIVES: ANDROID TACTICAL ASSAULT KIT A tablet is only as effective as the program it runs. Raytheon BBN Technologies, one of the company’s advanced research centers, helped develop that program: ATAK, or Android Tactical Assault Kit.
- [Polaris Gets Contract for ATAK Plugin](https://www.civtak.org/2015/08/13/polaris-gets-contract-for-atak-plugin/) - Polaris has a contract to improve ground navigation as an ATAK Plugin: A contract for Ground Guidance software expands the patented route planning and terrain analysis software for the U.S. Army by integrating it into the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) platform. The software suite from Primordial, which is owned by Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:
- [ATAK PCAS Test Video](https://www.civtak.org/2015/09/18/atak-pcas-test-video/) - Here's a story and video about DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, including a video. From the article, The PCAS program aims to develop a system that enables real-time situational awareness and weapons-systems data that uses technology compatible with almost any aircraft. The exercise with the A-10 aircraft consisted of live-fire weapons engagement using a mixture
- [GCN Covers ATAK PCAS Test](https://www.civtak.org/2015/09/29/gcn-covers-atak-pcas-test/) - Government Computer News (GCN) covered ATAK's use in the DARPA Persistent Close Air Support Program's (PCAS) flight test at Nellis AFB for Close Air Support. Close air support is an artful yet extremely dangerous endeavor in which personnel on the ground call for and direct air strikes in support of combat operations. Given that today's enemies
- [ATAK Tech Transfer Award](https://www.civtak.org/2015/10/11/atak-tech-transfer-award/) - The ATAK team got an award for its work in commercializing the ATAK program as required by law. From the Rome Sentinel: The Rome Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and the Griffiss Institute received awards during the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for Technology Transfer’s Northeast Regional Meeting at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. For
- [Juggernaut Advertises ATAK Compatibility](https://www.civtak.org/2015/11/15/juggernaut-advertises-atak-compatibility/) - Juggernaut, a licensee, is advertising its integration with ATAK, here. Excerpt: By applying the same hinged design as the Juggernaut.Case™ Armor.Mount, the NavBoard is able to be fully folded up or down for aircraft exit and landing. While under canopy the board can be angled into view, enabling the user to manipulate Jumpmaster apps within
- [Nett Warrior to Add Field Artillery Data](https://www.civtak.org/2016/02/13/nett-warrior-to-add-field-artillery-data/) - According to Military.Com, the Nett Warrior Program is planning to add Field Artillery data to the Nett Warrior Program's Android device. From the Article: The Army is upgrading and more widely deploying a cutting-edge battlefield force-tracking technology for dismounted Soldiers, enabling them to know the locations of their fellow Soldiers and more quickly find, identify,
- [GMU Works ATAK Integration Automated Intelligence Workflow](https://www.civtak.org/2016/02/19/gmu-works-atak-integration-automated-intelligence-workflow/) - Bill Roting, of GMU has an award to work on Integration Automated Intelligence Workflow: Bill Roeting of the C4I & Cyber Center received $125K from Parsons Government Systems Corporation and the Department of Defense for his project, “Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) – Integrated Automated Intelligence Workflow.”
- [Primordial Ground Guidance Integrates w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/02/22/primordial-ground-guidance-integrates-w-atak/) - Primordial Ground Guidance now integrates with ATAK. Here's a brief description of the features supported: What can it do? Fast route. Ground Guidance generates the fastest route between two points. Movement projection. Movement projection enables one to predict the likely location of an entity (e.g. a downed pilot or sniper fleeing an area) given a last known
- [ThrockCorp Offers Training, Tutorials](https://www.civtak.org/2016/02/23/throckcorp-offers-training-tutorials/) - ThrockCorp, a TAK licensee, offers training, tutorials and other support for ATAK-Mil and ATAK-Civ.
- [DARPA's SquadX Leverages ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/03/06/darpas-squadx-leverages-atak/) - The DARPA SquadX program announced in it's Proposer's Day presentation that they will be leveraging ATAK as part of their program to transform and empower squads to be more productive.
- [SOCOM PEO Fixed Wing Lists ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/03/23/socom-peo-fixed-wing-lists-atak/) - PEO Fixed Wing gave a presentation at the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC). Here is the relevant slide. I'm not sure what the funding information refers to in this slide. Its not clear that all that money is going into ATAK.
- [CO News Report: ATAK is the "Holy Grail" of Wildland Firefighting](https://www.civtak.org/2016/05/22/288/) - Here's a news report from 4 CBS Denver covering the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control's use of ATAK and Persistent Systems radios (also a Licensee -- they ship many of their radios with ATAK). For ATAK fans, the best part of this was when David Tally refers to ATAK as "The Holy Grail
- [Research Paper Describing ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/08/16/research-paper-describing-atak/) - Here's a research paper that describes the way ATAK works. A mapping application that allows teams to share relevant geospatial information efficiently and to communicate effectively with one another and command centers has wide applicability to many vertical markets across the Department of Defense, as well as a wide variety of federal, state local, and
- [Stanford Leverages ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/08/16/stanford-leverages-atak/) - Stanford graduate students had a project leveraging ATAK and commercial drones in their H4D class. You can find their outbrief here. The project was funded by SOCOM and leveraged commercial drones.
- [Par Gets AFRL ATAK Contract](https://www.civtak.org/2016/09/17/par-gets-afrl-atak-contract/) - According to this article, Par Government Systems was awarded a contract to work on the Special Tactics-Tactical Assault Kit for AFSOC. Here's the article: PAR Technology’s wholly-owned subsidiary has been awarded a research and development contract with the US Air Force (USAF) Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate for the special tactics tactical assault kit (ST-TAK)
- [Stanford H4D Report, Video](https://www.civtak.org/2016/09/18/stanford-h4d-report-video/) - The Stanford H4D program leveraged ATAK last summer. Here's a long form article titled "I SAW THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE IN CALIFORNIA, AND IT’S COMING TO A UNIVERSITY NEAR YOU" from War on The Rocks.com. One of the big insights from the video was that the last thing the user needs is yet another system.
- [Army's Fort Benning Leverages ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2016/10/16/armys-fort-benning-leverages-atak/) - The Army at Fort Benning has been using ATAK. Here's a description from the AWAE Systems book, 2017: The Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) is a tactical SA and C2 application developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The software application runs on any Android operating system using version 4.0.4 or later. It supports
- [ATAK(R) Trademark Registered](https://www.civtak.org/2016/10/17/atakr-trademark-registered/) - The ATAK Registered Trademark to the United States Air Force has been issued.
- [ThrockCorp Training Brief](https://www.civtak.org/2016/11/04/throckcorp-training-brief/) - ThrockCorp, a TAK licensee, published a brief on what they offer.
- [Avwatch Licenses TAK for Public Safety](https://www.civtak.org/2016/11/04/avwatch-licenses-tak-for-public-safety/) - Avwatch announced that they've licensed ATAK for public safety support, service and training. PLYMOUTH, MA, (NOVEMBER 2015) - Avwatch, Inc. (Avwatch) has been awarded a civilian license for the business use of a high-tech app, developed by the military, for applications that include first responder, emergency management and environmental protection. Developed by the Air Force
- [Reaching Forward in the War Against the Islamic State](https://www.civtak.org/2016/12/07/reaching-forward-in-the-war-against-the-islamic-state/) - Here's a paper from National Defense University on ATAK's uses against ISIL using a concept called "Remote Advise and Assist" written by members of the Department of Defense. ...the special forces soldiers that had arrived in country were already trained in an Android cell phone program developed by the U.S. Government called “ATAK,” short for
- [CTTSO funds ATAK Secure Comm System](https://www.civtak.org/2017/01/07/cttso-funds-atak-secure-comm-system/) - The Combatting Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) announced that they've funded a secure data at rest virtual machine running directly off of a micro SD card to run ATAK for Homeland Security, the DoD and the Intelligence Community. Its also on page 61 of the CTTSO Annual Review Book. Here's an excerpt: Description: GSCS provides tactical level
- [CTTSO Seeks Drone/Cloud/ATAK Integration](https://www.civtak.org/2017/01/07/cttso-seeks-drone-cloud-atak-integration/) - The Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office is soliciting bids for an ATAK/Cloud/Drone integration project it is running. From he solicitation: R4148 SUAS TO TACTICAL CLOUD INTEGRATION Current small unmanned aerial system (sUAS ) technology requires a ground control station (GCS) for each air vehicle. Each sUAS manufacturer has its own unique or proprietary GCS and
- [USMC Puts ATAK in MAGTF Digital Interoperability](https://www.civtak.org/2017/03/04/usmc-puts-atak-in-magtf-digital-interoperability/) - ATAK has a brief mention in this presentation by Headquarters USMC's presentation on Modern Tactical Communications given at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). .
- [ATAK Integrated with LIDAR QT Modeller](https://www.civtak.org/2017/04/27/atak-integrated-with-lidar-qt-modeller/) - Applied Imagery's Quick Terrain Modeller has been integrated with ATAK, exporting mission plans to ATAK using the Travel Route Analysis Tool.
- [Site Exploitation Tool Integrates with ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/05/04/site-exploitation-tool-integrates-with-atak/) - Kopis Mobile is selling a site exploitation tool that integrates with ATAK, for Government use only.
- [SOCOM's TACLAN Validates ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/05/15/socoms-taclan-validates-atak/) - iGov's TACLAN program added ATAK to its FCD-W system. It included testing with VMF and Link-16 compatibility. From the Embedded Military.com report: iGov announced that it has completed Operational Utility Assessment (OUA) on its Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN) Family of System (FoS) Field Computing Device-Wearable (FCD-W). Testing was accomplished during Digitally-Aided Close Air Support
- [Aeronix adds ATAK to MobileIDM](https://www.civtak.org/2017/05/25/aeronix-adds-atak-to-mobileidm/) - Aeronix has added ATAK to its Mobile IDM lineup, so that ATAK can leverage Aeronix' soft modem technology.
- [Mesmer Counter-UAS Integrates ATAK as UI](https://www.civtak.org/2017/06/02/mesmer-counter-uas-integrates-atak-as-ui/) - Department 13 has integrated its Mesmer(R) Counter-Drone Solution with ATAK as the User Interface. Here's the chart from this presentation that shows this.
- [GoTenna SOFIC Brief-Fully ATAK Integrated](https://www.civtak.org/2017/06/03/gotenna-sofic-brief-fully-atak-integrated/) - Jorge Prodomo, of GoTenna, gave a brief of the compelling case for GoTenna products at the 2017 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), where he included a discussion of GoTenna's ATAK integration. Here's the link to the ATAK discussion. The whole video is below. At about the 9 minute point he also talks about using
- [Techlink Story on ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/06/03/techlink-story-on-atak/) - Techlink published an article, here, on ATAK licensing that goes along with the video. Black Hawk Down (Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia) was the incident that triggered development of a powerful situational awareness tool by engineers at the AFRL Information Directorate. “People could not execute their missions because they didn’t know where everyone else was,” said Ralph
- [TRX Systems Integrates w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/06/08/trx-systems-integrates-w-atak/) - TRX systems, which builds non-GPS geolocation tools did a demonstration at the Joint Navigation Conference in Dayton, OH. From the agenda: NEON Squad Tracker – 3D location with offline operation. Plug-ins have been developed that enable the solution to operate using Nett Warrior or ATAK Android Apps and their established networks for sharing PLI. Map
- [Stauder Demonstrates ATAK VMF](https://www.civtak.org/2017/07/01/stauder-demonstrates-atak-vmf/) - Stauder Technologies announced that they have successfully integrated and tested their Variable Message Format communications system with ATAK. There are actually six press releases showing Stauder products integrated as plugins to ATAK. Quite a success as a Software Development Kit (SDK) Licensee.
- [TechLink Video on ATAK background](https://www.civtak.org/2017/07/16/techlink-video-on-atak-background/) - Here's a video on ATAK's origins and some of the capabilities from 2016. A lot has changed.
- [ATAK Available at NGA App Store](https://www.civtak.org/2017/07/24/atak-available-at-nga-app-store/) - In addition to downloading ATAK and many related apps, plugins, documentation and training from the DI2E Research and Development Web site (CaC or Clearnance required), you can also download a recent copy of ATAK-Mil at the NGA App Store (Government email or other verification required).
- [DHS, NYPD Test ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/02/dhs-nypd-test-atak/) - RadioResource has an article on DHS' collaboration with the NYPD on their test and evaluation of ATAK for Emergency responders, also integrating with another licensee, Persistent Systems. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) First Responder Group (FRG) examined two communications technologies and evaluated them for public-safety use. FRG evaluated the
- [NYPD Tests ATAK, goTenna](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/03/nypd-tests-atak-gotenna/) - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been working with the New York City Police Department's Counterterrorism unit to evaluate TAK for First Responder use. They are evaluating ATAK, TAKServer and WinTAK. From the Article: The Department of Homeland Security Science (DHS) Technology Directorate (S&T) partners with first responders to gauge capability gaps and leverage
- [Colorado Firefighters Test ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/03/colorado-firefighters-test-atak/) - The Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting, part of the Department of Public Safety, tested ATAK for possible use. It went VERY Well. Here's their presentation at a NASA symposium. They are also working with the US Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs. CO CEATAF is a Licensee.
- [DTRA Integrates ATAK w/ Heart Rate Monitor](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/08/dtra-integrates-atak-w-heart-rate-monitor/) - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) integrated a heart rate monitor with ATAK to track user's heat strain. this is from the 2017 DTRA Science and Technology Conference. Here's the poster of the presentation. "DTRA has the responsibility to manage and integrate the Department of Defense chemical and biological defense science and technology programs" according to
- [ATAK to control DJI Drones](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/15/atak-to-control-dji-drones/) - This article from SUAS News is nominally about the Army's decision to ban use of DJI drones in the Army, and their subsequent walking back of that decision. However, it also says, "The Android Tactical Assault Kit will become the ground control station (GCS) of choice when a DJI plugin has passed OPSEC (Operational Security) scrutiny." The article
- [Persistent Systems Integrates ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/26/persistent-systems-integrates-atak/) - Persistent Systems, a TAK licensee, has announced that their new MPU5 is integrated with ATAK. See their entire brochure here.
- [24 SOW, Many Others Leverage ATAK for Hurricane Relief](https://www.civtak.org/2017/08/31/203/) - ATAK's use in the hurricanes got some good coverage, because it had civilian users from around the area working with State and Local users. Here's an article from the 24th Special Operations Wing Special Tactics News. "We hit the ground running, and immediately had to begin adapting,” said the mission commander. One of those adaptions
- [VIASAT Providing Android CyberSecurity Software](https://www.civtak.org/2017/09/01/viasat-providing-android-cybersecurity-software/) - ViaSat Inc. officials announced it was awarded a production contract to provide ViaSat Mobile Dynamic Defense (MDD) cybersecurity software to protect and secure Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN) Field Computing Device - Wearable (FCD-W) platforms. ViaSat and iGov are working together on this contract, along with the U.S. Governmentto enable future platform and mission capabilities for the TACLAN
- [New Persistent Systems Radio Ships w/ ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/09/17/new-persistent-systems-radio-ships-w-atak/) - Persistent Systems announced its new radio, the MPU-5, which ships with the current version of ATAK-Civ. Here's the spec sheet on the radio itself, and here's a quick summary:
- [USAFE Requests Bids for ATAK Kits](https://www.civtak.org/2017/09/25/usafe-requests-bids-for-atak-kits/) - This price quote request, listed on GovTribe.com seems to indicate that USAFE 48th fighter wing headquartered at RAF Lakenheath, England has put out a request for quote for ATAK kits.
- [Air Force Chief of Staff Promotes ATAK at Air Force Association Keynote](https://www.civtak.org/2017/09/27/air-force-chief-of-staff-promotes-atak-at-air-force-association-keynote/) - In September 2017, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) had one chart on technology -- it covered ATAK's use by multiple agencies Huricanes Harvey and Irma. ATAK was also used extensively in the aftermath of hurricane Maria, but its not covered in this video.
- [Wildfire Today Covers CO use of TAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/10/wildfire-today-covers-co-use-of-tak/) - Wildfire Today has a short article on the Colorado division of Fire Prevention and Control's evaluation of ATAK, here. To me, the best part of this is that its filed under "Colorado, Holy Grail". The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control is working on a system that could assist wildland firefighters on the ground by
- [Co Firefighters Leveraging ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/12/co-firefighters-leveraging-atak/) - The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has been experimenting with TAK for a couple of years now, with GoTenna SPOT Trackers and tactical radios. Here's a video they did discussing ATAK's use in their career fields.
- [Stonewall Defense on Spectrum TV](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/16/stonewall-defense-on-spectrum-television/) - Here's a video of Stonewall Defense talking about their work licensing and providing service for ATAK-Civ for public safety agencies.
- [NPS Leverages ATAK for Research](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/17/nps-leverages-atak-for-research/) - The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) built a collaborative Mission Planner for ATAK. Research: • The Collaborative Mission Planner (CMP) produces CONOPs built collaboratively by multiple TAK devices. The CMP creates mission products as a living product of planning • TAK CMP was developed using Design Thinking Methodologies. • ADAPT team held weekly design sessions in
- [Increasing Cross-Agency Collaboration](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/18/increasing-cross-agency-collaboration/) - Here's an article on how DHS is using ATAK to enhance cross-agency collaboration. It discusses recent hurricane uses and Texas border collaborations. Here's the complete article: When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) deployed the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) to support the complex communication and
- [DHS' ATAK Video](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/19/dhs-atak-video/) - Here's a great video on ATAK by DHS -- presumably the DHS S&T Directorate. Its about six minute long and shows how they use it fir team collaboration. They also have a whitepaper on their evaluation of ATAK here on how they found ATAK increases situational awareness, communication and alters the understanding of actions across agencies.
- [DHS Holds Additional ATAK Training](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/23/dhs-holds-additional-atak-training/) - Here's a very nice article on the Department of Homeland Security using ATAK during the 2017 Hurricane season, and how they started doing additional training for their people afterwards. After the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) was successfully used to coordinate multi-agency responses to recent hurricanes, additional training sessions have been held for federal, state,
- [SOCOM's SOFWERX Hosts Hacking event](https://www.civtak.org/2017/11/24/socoms-sofwerx-hosts-hacking-event/) - SOCOM's SOFWERX hosted a Rapid Prototyping Event this month to build on the ATAK Platform as follows: Key technologies demonstrated levels of autonomy and mapping for land and air to include navigation and target identification, analytics in geospatial and intelligence, interoperability with ATAK, small sub surface vessels, and legged Unmanned Ground Vehicle robots that transit
- [GoTenna Announces ATAK Integration](https://www.civtak.org/2017/12/01/gotenna-announces-atak-integration/) - GoTenna announced that they have integrated their GoTenna Pro off-grid radios with ATAK, including ATAK-Civ. Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) The leading situational awareness and C2 application for U.S. Special Forces. Developed and maintained by the Air Force Research Labs and SOCOM. Extend your team's geographic presence as ATAK nodes without cell, wifi, satellites.
- [Smart Radios Connect Ground Robots](https://www.civtak.org/2017/12/15/smart-radios-connect-ground-robots/) - Here's an article from Microwaves and RF Magazine covering Persistent Systems' MPU5 MANET radio (a great radio). It talks about the fact that the radios are interoperable with ATAK, and that it allows control of Unmanned Ground Systems, but it doesn't actually say that the robots are controlled by ATAK. Here's the article: Robots are
- [Universities Present "Resilient Networking" Paper Leveraging ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2017/12/15/universities-present-resilient-networking-paper-leveraging-atak/) - Michigan Tech, Indiana University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, sponsored by NIST presented a paper on networking with ATAK for forest firefighting using a mix of LTE and WiFi, and leveraging a Raspberry Pi for data ferrying with a drone. The presentation is here.
- [Mobile Tech For First Responders](https://www.civtak.org/2017/12/19/mobile-tech-for-first-responders/) - This article from American Security Today covers the needs of First Responders for current Situational Awareness and collaboration. It touches on several events last year that either ATAK helped at or would have helped if it were used. It also touches on the use of ATAK by DHS and how TAK is transferred to private
- [ATAK Wins Tech Transfer Award](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/04/atak-team-wins-tech-transfer-award/) - By law, every technologist in a Federal Laboratory is required to perform Technology Transfer if practical to do so. More precisely, the law says, "Technology transfer, consistent with mission responsibilities, is a responsibility of each laboratory science and engineering professional." Android-based Team Awareness Kit – ATAK The story, here, is included in its entirety below:
- [CTTSO Announces Augmented Reality Navigation](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/07/cttso-announces-augmented-reality-navigation/) - The Combatting Terrorism Technical Spuport Office (CTTSO) announced that Par Government Systems has completed an augmented reality plugin for ATAK that may be used by the DoD and Homeland Security. Here's an excerpt: Description: Leverage the existing Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) plugin architecture to design and develop a new vehicle navigation capability that translates route
- [TRX' Non-GPS Geolocation has ATAK Plugin](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/07/trx-non-gps-geolocation-has-atak-plugin/) - TRX new spec sheet advertises an ATAK plugin for integration with its non-GPS/indoor navigation system. Here's an excerpt of what it offers: NEON® Squad Tracker is a low SWaP, GPS-denied navigation solution for dismounted warfighters. Squad Tracker provides ubiquitous location, tracking and mapping for personnel operating in areas where GPS is unavailable, in a solution
- [Medics of the Modern Battlefield -- Use ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/20/medics-of-the-modern-battlefield-use-atak/) - This article covers AFSOC Pararescue's use of modern medical technology. There are several interesting components here, but i want to highlight ATAK, of course. here's what they had to say: None of these tools are available on-site, of course, so when a PJ jumps out of a plane, he is carrying all the gear he
- [BATDOK "Goes Global" in 2018](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/22/batdok-goes-global-in-2018/) - Here's a good article on the BATDOK plugin for ATAK, with an excerpt below: The Air Force Research Laboratory has high hopes for a new, smartphone-based medical information software tool that can ingest sensor data for real-time health status monitoring for multiple patients. Researchers launched field testing of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit,
- [National Guard Touts ATAK Use in Hurricanes](https://www.civtak.org/2018/01/26/national-guard-touts-atak-use-in-hurricanes/) - National Guard Magazine has an article that covers some of their use of ATAK during last year's hurricanes. Here is the relevant portion, and some discussion of FirstNet.Gov. We expect to put TAKServer and ATAK-Civ in the FirstNet Store "soon". You can also find a copy of this article in pdf format here (see the last
- [ATAK Used by USMC For Drone Control](https://www.civtak.org/2018/03/14/atak-used-by-usmc-for-drone-control/) - Here's an article on how the Marine Corps is using ATAK for Drone control and resupply. From the article, Since the Civil War, the US military has been famous for wholesale logistics, building “iron mountains” of supplies. But now we might be entering an era of retail, robotic resupply. The Marines pioneered the idea of supply
- [Syzyzy Integration TAKServer Subscriptions](https://www.civtak.org/2018/07/11/syzyzy-integration-takserver-subscriptions/) - Syzygy Integration offers a wide array of ATAK, TAKServer, plugin, radio and other TAk-related services and training, including a TAKServer evaluation program. Screenshot of services after the jump. Note that while TAKServer can be run on an Amazon Cloud Instance and in rack servers, for small scale uses, it can scale down to a Raspberry

## Pages

- [Download](https://www.civtak.org/download-atak/) - The TAK Product Center has released CivTAK/ ATAK-CIV (Android Team Awareness Kit - Civil Use) on the Google Play Store on the 1st of September, 2020 as a free download. This comes with the ATAK-CIV 4.1.1 as the TAK Product Center's first publicly released version on the Google Play Store. You can also download the
- [Community TAK Server](https://www.civtak.org/community-tak-server/) - New to TAK and you want to use a data connection to collaborate with other connected TAK end-users?Civilian ATAK Community members have setup a free-to-use full-featured Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Server to try server and networking functionality of TAK. The team shall make every effort to make this TAK server available. Discord / Reddit Community
- [Documentation / References](https://www.civtak.org/documentation/) - Here are documentation for Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) and TAK networking. The TAK Jumpstart Wiki - A Reddit hosted resource wiki on TAK. Has most FAQ's on getting started on the Team Awareness Kit platform. OpenTAKPickList - a list of web resources, hardware and software that can be used in conjunction with the Team
- [Join Us](https://www.civtak.org/membership-join/) - If you want to add content to this site, you need to be a member. Its free. Additionally, if you want contact details of Licensees, you need to be a member. Here's a sample map:
- [Downloads](https://www.civtak.org/civilian-licensee-downloads/) - The TAK Product Center has released CivTAK/ ATAK-CIV (Android Team Awareness Kit - Civil Use) on the Google Play Store on the 1st of September, 2020 as a free download. This comes with the ATAK-CIV 4.1.1 as the TAK Product Center's first publicly released version on the Google Play Store. You can also download the
- [TAK Distribution Documents](https://www.civtak.org/a-homepage-section/) - Here are some documents that relate to distribution and exportability. CivTAK Public Release Determination. Published by the US Army. Dated February, 2020. Personnel contact information on this version is redacted. This document also seems to say that there has been a feature by feature determination that all features in CivTAK are non-ITAR. If so,
- [Files](https://www.civtak.org/files/) - If you are looking for ATAK / CivTAK Downloads - Click here. Below are links to some files that might be useful to ATAK users. These include DTED (SRTM), Imagery, and overlays. Shuttle Radar Terrain Measurements Program ("Civilian DTED") Shuttle Radar Terrain Measurements Program (SRTM) data is terrain elevation data collected by the US Space
- [Android Team Awareness Kit or ATAK / CivTAK](https://www.civtak.org/atak-about/) - The Team Awareness Kit (TAK), for civilian uses, or Tactical Assault Kit (also TAK) for military uses is a suite of software that provides geospatial information and allows user collaboration over geography. There are numerous TAK Products in the TAK family, all developed at government expense The Team Awareness Kit for Android (ATAK, also known
- [Elevation Data](https://www.civtak.org/elevation-data/) - CivTAK and ATAK can use elevation data in DTED Format. Digital Terrain Elevation Data is both a format and data developed by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD data is not publically available, except possibly for the lowest resolution version. NASA has also collected elevation data of the earth as part of
- [SPECIAL OPERATIONS (And ATAK!) AS AN INNOVATION LABORATORY](https://www.civtak.org/special-operations-and-atak-as-an-innovation-laboratory/) - This article, from War on the Rocks, covers the challenges of innovation in the DoD and the challenges of the DoD mindset in slowing innovation. The entire discussion on the challenges of innovation are worth reading, but here's the portion that discusses ATAK: While forward deployed special operations units offer an ideal environment to conduct
- [We'll Be Right Back](https://www.civtak.org/well-be-right-back/) - The web site is down for maintenance and upgrade. We'll be back as soon as we can.
- [Blog](https://www.civtak.org/blog/) - We set this web page up so we could show what we were thinking. Hopefully we'll do more.
- [TAK Products](https://www.civtak.org/sample-page/) - The TAK family of products have numerous components. Here's a list of licensable products: Civilian products: ATAK-Civ -Enterprise-quality mapping and collaboration for public state and local organizations. Includes video capabilities. You can get it here [FIRSTNet.Gov App Store] and here [our web site]. Costs a few dollars per copy/year. ATAK-Civ Plugins - A sampling of civilian-oriented
- [Policy](https://www.civtak.org/policy/) - Privacy Policy ATAK-Civ collects no information about or from you. If you connect to a TAKServer, the administrator may collect information from/about you. However, we don't run a TAKServer.
- [Licensees Who Want to Support You](https://www.civtak.org/licensees-who-want-you-to-know/) - Below is a list of TAK Licensees who have explicitly asked to be publicized in their association with the TAK Licensing program. Feel free to reach out to them for support. If you are a licensee and would like to provide a link to your web site that lists TAK-related services, please let us know.
- [Password Reset](https://www.civtak.org/membership-login/password-reset/) - [swpm_reset_form]
- [Profile](https://www.civtak.org/membership-login/membership-profile/) - [swpm_profile_form]
- [Home](https://www.civtak.org/home/) - Welcome to your site! This is your homepage, which is what most visitors will see when they come to your site for the first time.

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- [Aernonix](https://www.civtak.org/tag/aernonix/)
- [MobileJECL](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mobilejecl/)
- [BATDOK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/batdok/)
- [PJ](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pj/)
- [Pararescue](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pararescue/)
- [Battlefield Airman](https://www.civtak.org/tag/battlefield-airman/)
- [BA](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ba/)
- [Medical](https://www.civtak.org/tag/medical/)
- [Popular Mechanics](https://www.civtak.org/tag/popular-mechanics/)
- [2016](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2016/)
- [USMC](https://www.civtak.org/tag/usmc/)
- [2017](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2017/)
- [Communications](https://www.civtak.org/tag/communications/)
- [Mesmer](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mesmer/)
- [Counter-UAS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/counter-uas/)
- [Departmetn 13](https://www.civtak.org/tag/departmetn-13/)
- [Plugins](https://www.civtak.org/tag/plugins/)
- [PlugFest](https://www.civtak.org/tag/plugfest/)
- [HackerForum](https://www.civtak.org/tag/hackerforum/)
- [TAKServer](https://www.civtak.org/tag/takserver/)
- [UAS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/uas/)
- [NGA](https://www.civtak.org/tag/nga/)
- [App Store](https://www.civtak.org/tag/app-store/)
- [Syzygy Integration](https://www.civtak.org/tag/syzygy-integration/)
- [RT](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rt/)
- [Russia](https://www.civtak.org/tag/russia/)
- [2013](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2013/)
- [Data Ferrying](https://www.civtak.org/tag/data-ferrying/)
- [2014](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2014/)
- [BBN](https://www.civtak.org/tag/bbn/)
- [FEMA](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fema/)
- [Contracts](https://www.civtak.org/tag/contracts/)
- [Geolocation](https://www.civtak.org/tag/geolocation/)
- [Indoors](https://www.civtak.org/tag/indoors/)
- [American Security](https://www.civtak.org/tag/american-security/)
- [Congress](https://www.civtak.org/tag/congress/)
- [Force Protection](https://www.civtak.org/tag/force-protection/)
- [First Responders](https://www.civtak.org/tag/first-responders/)
- [Las Vegas Shooting](https://www.civtak.org/tag/las-vegas-shooting/)
- [SOFWERX](https://www.civtak.org/tag/sofwerx/)
- [Training](https://www.civtak.org/tag/training/)
- [ISIS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/isis/)
- [International Collaboration](https://www.civtak.org/tag/international-collaboration/)
- [ATAK-Mil](https://www.civtak.org/tag/atak-mil/)
- [QT Modeller](https://www.civtak.org/tag/qt-modeller/)
- [FBI](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fbi/)
- [GMU](https://www.civtak.org/tag/gmu/)
- [Automation](https://www.civtak.org/tag/automation/)
- [48th Fighter Wing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/48th-fighter-wing/)
- [F-15s](https://www.civtak.org/tag/f-15s/)
- [Lakenheath](https://www.civtak.org/tag/lakenheath/)
- [USAFE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/usafe/)
- [iSTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/istak/)
- [R&D](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rd/)
- [Pods](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pods/)
- [Trademarks](https://www.civtak.org/tag/trademarks/)
- [ATAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/atak/)
- [Border Patrol](https://www.civtak.org/tag/border-patrol/)
- [ICE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ice/)
- [DOJ](https://www.civtak.org/tag/doj/)
- [California](https://www.civtak.org/tag/california/)
- [Scaramento](https://www.civtak.org/tag/scaramento/)
- [Multi-Agency](https://www.civtak.org/tag/multi-agency/)
- [SOMPE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/sompe/)
- [Secret Service](https://www.civtak.org/tag/secret-service/)
- [Collaboration Thesis](https://www.civtak.org/tag/collaboration-thesis/)
- [Canada](https://www.civtak.org/tag/canada/)
- [Rockwell-Collins](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rockwell-collins/)
- [Military](https://www.civtak.org/tag/military/)
- [Samsung](https://www.civtak.org/tag/samsung/)
- [Classified Use](https://www.civtak.org/tag/classified-use/)
- [Tactical](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tactical/)
- [Jumping](https://www.civtak.org/tag/jumping/)
- [Parachutes](https://www.civtak.org/tag/parachutes/)
- [APASS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/apass/)
- [Navy](https://www.civtak.org/tag/navy/)
- [FoxNews](https://www.civtak.org/tag/foxnews/)
- [AirForce](https://www.civtak.org/tag/airforce/)
- [Security Forces](https://www.civtak.org/tag/security-forces/)
- [Air Force](https://www.civtak.org/tag/air-force/)
- [Experiments](https://www.civtak.org/tag/experiments/)
- [Jurassic Park](https://www.civtak.org/tag/jurassic-park/)
- [Fan Videos](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fan-videos/)
- [Fox News](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fox-news/)
- [United Nations](https://www.civtak.org/tag/united-nations/)
- [AERONET](https://www.civtak.org/tag/aeronet/)
- [Cloud Computing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cloud-computing/)
- [Twitter](https://www.civtak.org/tag/twitter/)
- [British](https://www.civtak.org/tag/british/)
- [NATO](https://www.civtak.org/tag/nato/)
- [CivTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/civtak/)
- [GRGs](https://www.civtak.org/tag/grgs/)
- [FirstResponder](https://www.civtak.org/tag/firstresponder/)
- [SmallArms](https://www.civtak.org/tag/smallarms/)
- [IOT](https://www.civtak.org/tag/iot/)
- [SHARE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/share/)
- [RAA](https://www.civtak.org/tag/raa/)
- [Lab Day](https://www.civtak.org/tag/lab-day/)
- [4K Solutions](https://www.civtak.org/tag/4k-solutions/)
- [ToughStump](https://www.civtak.org/tag/toughstump/)
- [Boeing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/boeing/)
- [Insitu](https://www.civtak.org/tag/insitu/)
- [Hive](https://www.civtak.org/tag/hive/)
- [C3T](https://www.civtak.org/tag/c3t/)
- [IVAS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ivas/)
- [Microsoft](https://www.civtak.org/tag/microsoft/)
- [CPCE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cpce/)
- [ARL](https://www.civtak.org/tag/arl/)
- [AI](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ai/)
- [Autonomy](https://www.civtak.org/tag/autonomy/)
- [MIT](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mit/)
- [DroneShield](https://www.civtak.org/tag/droneshield/)
- [Black Hornet](https://www.civtak.org/tag/black-hornet/)
- [FLIR](https://www.civtak.org/tag/flir/)
- [Australia](https://www.civtak.org/tag/australia/)
- [UAV](https://www.civtak.org/tag/uav/)
- [Micro-UAV](https://www.civtak.org/tag/micro-uav/)
- [UAVs](https://www.civtak.org/tag/uavs/)
- [Nano-UAVs](https://www.civtak.org/tag/nano-uavs/)
- [Mixed Reality](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mixed-reality/)
- [Virtual Reality](https://www.civtak.org/tag/virtual-reality/)
- [Gilligan's Island](https://www.civtak.org/tag/gilligans-island/)
- [Disaster Relief](https://www.civtak.org/tag/disaster-relief/)
- [Supply Chain](https://www.civtak.org/tag/supply-chain/)
- [ITN](https://www.civtak.org/tag/itn/)
- [Hyper-Enabled](https://www.civtak.org/tag/hyper-enabled/)
- [SEALS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/seals/)
- [TALOS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/talos/)
- [AF](https://www.civtak.org/tag/af/)
- [Tracking](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tracking/)
- [New York City](https://www.civtak.org/tag/new-york-city/)
- [Police](https://www.civtak.org/tag/police/)
- [Boulder](https://www.civtak.org/tag/boulder/)
- [Mavin](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mavin/)
- [Machine Learning](https://www.civtak.org/tag/machine-learning/)
- [Silicon Valley](https://www.civtak.org/tag/silicon-valley/)
- [2019](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2019/)
- [Containers](https://www.civtak.org/tag/containers/)
- [Logistics](https://www.civtak.org/tag/logistics/)
- [SECAF](https://www.civtak.org/tag/secaf/)
- [Releases](https://www.civtak.org/tag/releases/)
- [Partner Nations](https://www.civtak.org/tag/partner-nations/)
- [Pilots](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pilots/)
- [Air Crews](https://www.civtak.org/tag/air-crews/)
- [Denver](https://www.civtak.org/tag/denver/)
- [ABMS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/abms/)
- [Waze](https://www.civtak.org/tag/waze/)
- [Uber](https://www.civtak.org/tag/uber/)
- [Swarms](https://www.civtak.org/tag/swarms/)
- [Testing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/testing/)
- [Overviews](https://www.civtak.org/tag/overviews/)
- [Mobility](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mobility/)
- [Transformation](https://www.civtak.org/tag/transformation/)
- [RFP](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rfp/)
- [Cameras](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cameras/)
- [Pro-X](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pro-x/)
- [WarLoc](https://www.civtak.org/tag/warloc/)
- [GPS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/gps/)
- [Ordinance Disposal](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ordinance-disposal/)
- [L3](https://www.civtak.org/tag/l3/)
- [NVGs](https://www.civtak.org/tag/nvgs/)
- [82nd Airborne](https://www.civtak.org/tag/82nd-airborne/)
- [2020](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2020/)
- [Pegasus](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pegasus/)
- [Robotic Research](https://www.civtak.org/tag/robotic-research/)
- [Super Bowl](https://www.civtak.org/tag/super-bowl/)
- [Football](https://www.civtak.org/tag/football/)
- [Spoofing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/spoofing/)
- [C4ISR](https://www.civtak.org/tag/c4isr/)
- [Advertising](https://www.civtak.org/tag/advertising/)
- [Embedded](https://www.civtak.org/tag/embedded/)
- [Top 10](https://www.civtak.org/tag/top-10/)
- [Manual](https://www.civtak.org/tag/manual/)
- [Documentation](https://www.civtak.org/tag/documentation/)
- [Android](https://www.civtak.org/tag/android/)
- [Innovation](https://www.civtak.org/tag/innovation/)
- [Research](https://www.civtak.org/tag/research/)
- [TAKFreeServer](https://www.civtak.org/tag/takfreeserver/)
- [GIT](https://www.civtak.org/tag/git/)
- [OpenSource](https://www.civtak.org/tag/opensource/)
- [Public Release](https://www.civtak.org/tag/public-release/)
- [Simulations](https://www.civtak.org/tag/simulations/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.civtak.org/tag/linkedin/)
- [Competitions](https://www.civtak.org/tag/competitions/)
- [ATLAS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/atlas/)
- [Fort Bragg](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fort-bragg/)
- [Demos](https://www.civtak.org/tag/demos/)
- [WARTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/wartak/)
- [Tutorials](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tutorials/)
- [Rubber Sheeting](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rubber-sheeting/)
- [2D](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2d/)
- [Panasonic](https://www.civtak.org/tag/panasonic/)
- [Promotions](https://www.civtak.org/tag/promotions/)
- [Phones](https://www.civtak.org/tag/phones/)
- [Toughbooks](https://www.civtak.org/tag/toughbooks/)
- [Ruggedized](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ruggedized/)
- [TeamConnect](https://www.civtak.org/tag/teamconnect/)
- [ParGov](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pargov/)
- [SRTm](https://www.civtak.org/tag/srtm/)
- [Philippines](https://www.civtak.org/tag/philippines/)
- [COVID19](https://www.civtak.org/tag/covid19/)
- [Excercises](https://www.civtak.org/tag/excercises/)
- [PEO Soldier](https://www.civtak.org/tag/peo-soldier/)
- [Gen Bassett](https://www.civtak.org/tag/gen-bassett/)
- [Data Packages](https://www.civtak.org/tag/data-packages/)
- [Sensors](https://www.civtak.org/tag/sensors/)
- [Center of Excellence](https://www.civtak.org/tag/center-of-excellence/)
- [Sand Table](https://www.civtak.org/tag/sand-table/)
- [Public Safety](https://www.civtak.org/tag/public-safety/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.civtak.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [Product Center](https://www.civtak.org/tag/product-center/)
- [Lithuania](https://www.civtak.org/tag/lithuania/)
- [C-UAS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/c-uas/)
- [MyDefence](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mydefence/)
- [FMS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fms/)
- [Nuclear](https://www.civtak.org/tag/nuclear/)
- [JumpMaster](https://www.civtak.org/tag/jumpmaster/)
- [Juggnaut](https://www.civtak.org/tag/juggnaut/)
- [HAHO](https://www.civtak.org/tag/haho/)
- [Superbowl](https://www.civtak.org/tag/superbowl/)
- [Las Vegas](https://www.civtak.org/tag/las-vegas/)
- [CBP](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cbp/)
- [ToolBar](https://www.civtak.org/tag/toolbar/)
- [Action Bar](https://www.civtak.org/tag/action-bar/)
- [Series](https://www.civtak.org/tag/series/)
- [Morotola](https://www.civtak.org/tag/morotola/)
- [APX](https://www.civtak.org/tag/apx/)
- [AJ](https://www.civtak.org/tag/aj/)
- [YouTube](https://www.civtak.org/tag/youtube/)
- [WinTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/wintak/)
- [SatCom](https://www.civtak.org/tag/satcom/)
- [SomeWear](https://www.civtak.org/tag/somewear/)
- [Texting](https://www.civtak.org/tag/texting/)
- [OffGrid](https://www.civtak.org/tag/offgrid/)
- [Brad Schmidt](https://www.civtak.org/tag/brad-schmidt/)
- [Reviews](https://www.civtak.org/tag/reviews/)
- [T-Rex](https://www.civtak.org/tag/t-rex/)
- [Integration](https://www.civtak.org/tag/integration/)
- [Open Source](https://www.civtak.org/tag/open-source/)
- [Information Assurance](https://www.civtak.org/tag/information-assurance/)
- [Boomerang](https://www.civtak.org/tag/boomerang/)
- [UGS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ugs/)
- [Pix4D](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pix4d/)
- [Acres](https://www.civtak.org/tag/acres/)
- [iTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/itak/)
- [iTAK 2.0](https://www.civtak.org/tag/itak-2-0/)
- [iPhone](https://www.civtak.org/tag/iphone/)
- [Sysygy](https://www.civtak.org/tag/sysygy/)
- [ForestFires](https://www.civtak.org/tag/forestfires/)
- [Aircraft](https://www.civtak.org/tag/aircraft/)
- [Syzygy](https://www.civtak.org/tag/syzygy/)
- [Ballantyne](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ballantyne/)
- [Upgrades](https://www.civtak.org/tag/upgrades/)
- [Google](https://www.civtak.org/tag/google/)
- [Play Store](https://www.civtak.org/tag/play-store/)
- [Development](https://www.civtak.org/tag/development/)
- [Conference](https://www.civtak.org/tag/conference/)
- [Offsite](https://www.civtak.org/tag/offsite/)
- [AIS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ais/)
- [VTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/vtak/)
- [TAK Servers](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tak-servers/)
- [Tips](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tips/)
- [TAKGeoCam](https://www.civtak.org/tag/takgeocam/)
- [ICU](https://www.civtak.org/tag/icu/)
- [ImageMarkup](https://www.civtak.org/tag/imagemarkup/)
- [Encryption](https://www.civtak.org/tag/encryption/)
- [Hammer](https://www.civtak.org/tag/hammer/)
- [Source Code](https://www.civtak.org/tag/source-code/)
- [Recruiting](https://www.civtak.org/tag/recruiting/)
- [Plan](https://www.civtak.org/tag/plan/)
- [C5ISR](https://www.civtak.org/tag/c5isr/)
- [ML](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ml/)
- [CBS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cbs/)
- [Television](https://www.civtak.org/tag/television/)
- [Transcom](https://www.civtak.org/tag/transcom/)
- [AMC](https://www.civtak.org/tag/amc/)
- [Santa](https://www.civtak.org/tag/santa/)
- [Par Government](https://www.civtak.org/tag/par-government/)
- [2021](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2021/)
- [FTS](https://www.civtak.org/tag/fts/)
- [Force Multiplier](https://www.civtak.org/tag/force-multiplier/)
- [Royal Marines](https://www.civtak.org/tag/royal-marines/)
- [WASP](https://www.civtak.org/tag/wasp/)
- [P2P](https://www.civtak.org/tag/p2p/)
- [2022](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2022/)
- [Mobile](https://www.civtak.org/tag/mobile/)
- [PyTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pytak/)
- [Civil Affairs](https://www.civtak.org/tag/civil-affairs/)
- [IWTSD](https://www.civtak.org/tag/iwtsd/)
- [Dallas Clements](https://www.civtak.org/tag/dallas-clements/)
- [Rubber Sheets](https://www.civtak.org/tag/rubber-sheets/)
- [ARTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/artak/)
- [VRTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/vrtak/)
- [Jamming](https://www.civtak.org/tag/jamming/)
- [2023](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2023/)
- [PNT](https://www.civtak.org/tag/pnt/)
- [Reports Recommendat](https://www.civtak.org/tag/reports-recommendat/)
- [CalTech](https://www.civtak.org/tag/caltech/)
- [Slovenia](https://www.civtak.org/tag/slovenia/)
- [Corvo](https://www.civtak.org/tag/corvo/)
- [FileSharing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/filesharing/)
- [InformationSharing](https://www.civtak.org/tag/informationsharing/)
- [Commercial](https://www.civtak.org/tag/commercial/)
- [FirstResponders](https://www.civtak.org/tag/firstresponders/)
- [COP](https://www.civtak.org/tag/cop/)
- [Emergency Response](https://www.civtak.org/tag/emergency-response/)
- [S23](https://www.civtak.org/tag/s23/)
- [Wildland Firefighting](https://www.civtak.org/tag/wildland-firefighting/)
- [Forest Service](https://www.civtak.org/tag/forest-service/)
- [Team Awareness Kit](https://www.civtak.org/tag/team-awareness-kit/)
- [Hackathon](https://www.civtak.org/tag/hackathon/)
- [2024](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2024/)
- [2025](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2025/)
- [Civilian Use](https://www.civtak.org/tag/civilian-use/)
- [2026](https://www.civtak.org/tag/2026/)
- [Corona Fire Dept](https://www.civtak.org/tag/corona-fire-dept/)
- [Ecosystem](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ecosystem/)
- [Malysia](https://www.civtak.org/tag/malysia/)
- [InfraTAK](https://www.civtak.org/tag/infratak/)
- [LDAP](https://www.civtak.org/tag/ldap/)
- [OSPRRE](https://www.civtak.org/tag/osprre/)
- [LandSAR](https://www.civtak.org/tag/landsar/)
- [TAKTalk](https://www.civtak.org/tag/taktalk/)
- [Low Bandwidth](https://www.civtak.org/tag/low-bandwidth/)
- [TPC](https://www.civtak.org/tag/tpc/)