Fort Carson is a premier location to lead, train, and sustain Soldiers to win on the battlefield. Fulfilling the needs of service members and their families is critical to mission readiness. This mobile app is anotherway we provide supportto Post community members for the benefit of our nation's Warriors.Features like mapping, unit information, and housing aim to minimize confusion around the in-processing experience to help the soldiers acclimate more efficiently to life on the Mountain Post.Convenient and intuitive access to information is a key challenge that many experience across Army installations, especially during In-processing; the Mountain Post has developed a solution to that problem that you can access any time via your mobile device. This full featured app includes information on everything you need to succeed during PCS and beyond. Maps •View building information (name, number, address etc.) •Access driving directions via device’s mapping application (Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps etc.) •Search feature Newcomers •Access to pre-arrival document checklist •View in-processing rules •View in-processing schedule by day Gates •View gate hours, status, address •View locations on the map Post Services •View community event calendars •View important information for shops available on post •View important information for dining available on post •View important information for medical facilities available on post •View important information for legal facilities available on post •View important information for religious facilities available on post Housing •View and fill out guest card for Fort Carson Family Homes •View annual BAH rates •Search for a home through Fort Carson Family Homes •View important information for housing facilities available on post Parent Resources •View important information for school facilities available on/off post •Register your child for school Comments restricted to single page FFC8 website •View important information for daycare facilities available on/off post •View important information for EFMP facilities available on post Units •View 4ID mission info•View important unit info •Commander, history, map location etc. •Access to unit’s social media News & Events •View post news •View post event details Deployment •View helpful deployment info like things that are critical before leave Settings •Control your push notification settings for the app •Weather, gate closures, post emergencies Suicide Hotline •Prepares your phone to dial the number for quick calling
Not even half baked
Most functions load to blank screens or pictures with no actual use. The only slightly useful part is the map section. This needs a huge overhaul.
Great resource
Much needed info for new comers! Colorado Springs is huge. The map function with the gates is really helpful. The Covid updates are also great.
Things to include
Good app. Needs to also include weather warnings, updates and real time Fort Carson weather updates. Needs to include map of SM troop schools- this is a good point too. Not just bldg numbers - thanks for including this one.
MPL App
Great app for finding things around post. Really like the numbers for FRG, gate closures, and addresses. Post is a maze of buildings and the app is helpful. Posting events around Fort Carson is an easy way for families to get involved.
Outstanding APP
Should include a tab or section for troop schools on post so SM can use app to get directions instead of getting told building numbers and trying to find where school is located.
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