DAU ON ITUNES U
(Left) The Defense Acquisition University’s iTunes U page. (Right) PFC Stephanie Robinson, Unit Supply Specialist course student, explores the apps loaded to an iPhone issued to her at the start of her schooling. The students were part of a pilot program using mobile devices with tailored applications to give them a platform to continue learning after leaving the classroom. (U.S. Army photo by Keith Desbois, Combined Arms Support Command and Sustainment Center of Excellence Public Affairs.)
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s the Army works on “Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications” and providing Soldiers with smartphones to increase
communications and capability, the Acqui- sition, Logistics, and Technology (AL&T) Workforce has a growing number of smart- phone resources and apps at its disposal to share career knowledge and information across numerous platforms.
A recent addition to the resources available to the AL&T Workforce is the Defense Acquisition University’s (DAU) relaunch on iTunes U. iTunes U provides more than 350,000 free lectures, lessons, audiobooks, tours, and more—all related to educa- tional content—from colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
Originally launched in 2008, DAU’s iTunes U site now boasts a new look and more content. Designed to provide “prac- titioner training, career management, and services to enable the Acquisition Work- force Community to make smart business decisions and deliver timely and affordable capabilities to the warfighter,” DAU’s pres- ence on iTunes U allows users to download and view a variety of presentations, lec- tures, training courses, and other material on any device that can access iTunes.
New content on DAU’s iTunes U site includes audio and video presentations on Leadership, Faculty Development, and Systems Engineering. Additional selec- tions range from a “Welcome to DAU” overview video and “2011 Innovations in eLearning” audio downloads to specific class-related content such as “IRM202, Intermediate Information Systems Acqui- sition” and “LOG340, Performance-Based Life Cycle Sustainment.”
In addition to DAU’s presence on iTunes U, there are a growing number of smart- phone apps designed for the Army, some of which were the result of the 2010 Apps for the Army competition, which resulted in the creation of 53 apps in 75 days.
Apps for various platforms, including the iPhone, Android, and mobile ser- vices, span a broad spectrum of categories, including health and fitness, training and education, mission planning, logistics, and navigation.
Officially launched earlier this year after three years in the pilot and test phases, the Ammunition Multime- dia Encyclopedia (AME) is a virtual resource available on devices includ- ing the iPhone and desktop computers.
The AME provides military and civilian personnel with access to information on 280 different munitions systems, even in remote locations.
Other Army-related apps include SIGACTS, or Significant Activities, which allows an iPhone to connect to Command Post of the Future and obtain SIGACTS information; PRT, or physical readiness training, which shows workout recommendations with exer- cises and accompanying videos; The Army Soldier’s Blue Book, which provides access to information on Army culture, history, training, and regulations; and Army Creeds, designed for Soldiers, non- commissioned officers, warrant officers, civilians, cadets, and Rangers who want to learn or memorize the creed of their respective ranks.
To browse and download smartphone apps, visit
https://storefront.mil/army (CAC- enabled) or
http://www.army.mil/mobile.
BRITTANY ASHCROFT provides contract support to the U.S. Army Acquisition Sup- port Center through BRTRC Technology Marketing Group. She has a B.A. in English from Elmhurst College.
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