5 Useful Army Apps

Army First Aid
First Aid for first responders is a necessity for any servicemember. This 600 page manual, published by Double Dog Studios, consists of medical knowledge at your fingertips. Learn to recognize the signs of a fracture, treat poisonous bites, minimize heat and cold injuries and construct trauma transportation devices. Cost: $1.99

Army Survival
Do you have true survival skills to make it in the woods, alone? Don't worry, with this app, you'll gain some new found knowledge. Army Survival by Double Dog Studios turns city-bred Soldiers into field survivalists with more than 1,400 pages of outdoor instruction. Climate survival, shelter construction, homeopathic medicine, wildlife profiles and more included in this iPhone app, which mirrors the U.S. Army Field Manual 21-76. Cost: $1.99

Army OneSource Services Locator
This free app assists families as they relocate from post to post. Even established families benefit from service locators that provide contact details and maps. Search for child development centers, emergency relief programs, faith-based communities, employment assistance, marriage counseling and other family services before you even move to make the transition smoother.

Army Study Guide Portable
Preparing for the promotion board or Soldier/Noncomissioned Officer board challenges even the best Soldiers. Maximize study time with the Army Study Guide app, designed to aid with memory retention in areas like Army history, physical training, chain of command and desert operations. Cost: $1.99

US Army News and Information
Have unlimited iPhone access to the official homepage of the United States Army with this handy app. Browse Army.mil news, photos, and videos or enjoy the digital edition of Soldiers Magazine. Extra features include descriptions of Army ranks, a patriotic rendition of the Army song, uniform photographs and weaponry profiles. Stay informed - for free!