ATAK/CivTAK Overview (basic screen navigation)

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This video covers the basics of ATAK/CivTAK basic layout and introductory button navigation.
For More on TAK:
ATAK/CivTAK, WinTAK,WebTAK and TAKServer (collectively, TAK) is a set of powerful enterprise-quality geospatial collaboration tools. The system was developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, and was initially conceived as a tool for military collaboration and a plan for technology transfer to the public at large, under 15 USC § 3710 (www.law.cornel....
The program is now administered by the TAK Product Center.
This series of videos reviews the basics of ATAK use.
Download CivTAK: 7n7.us/oqi7x
Net Tutorial: 7n7.us/1 (Setup Connectivity without a server: ZeroAKServer)
News: TAKCiv.org
Wiki: wiki.TAKCiv.org
Reddit: / atak
Discord: / discord
Licensing: 7n7.us/licensing
NOTE: This video has been categorized as Distribution A -- Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

[@tntshuffle-9799]

This is a magnificent tool... Especially during these times.

[@webfreezy]

Guys, I just installed it and I don't see a map, only an extremely blurry world map - would be great if this video would start with how to view anyting helpful at all in the app, before explaining the details

[@scottfranson4215]

Thank you for this great overview!

[@mattfleming117]

I only have world view map cant zoom in to see local

[@wasp233]

Great videos for learning the software! However, I am having a hard time finding a guide on setting up my own server. No guides I could find on the items I need, how to set up, etc.
Example: I have a dell optiPlex, how to set u ATAK on that, as well as the devices to get a real idea of setting up a server and ATAK on the fly or in the field. Thanks to anyone in advance for any help

[@AkilJacob]

A $250-400 device with this already setup would be awesome. It's a bit overwhelming for civ use!

[@PB8man]

its free for your current android device.... why the hell would you want to pay for it?

[@samuelculpepper4490]

Dude, I'm still trying to figure this out.

[@clementska5154]

@@PB8man i think he is talking about a cheap Android phone with atak pre installed for those who don’t already have one. So it could be a good starting point

[@annunakkk1]

Pre-configured is what he's saying. Like a tablet, laptop or phone for client that's known to work, and/or a micro-PC for a server. The PC version of the client requires a discreet GPU. It won't run on a PC with integrated graphics. Which is disappointing because a laptop is an ideal device. Standard laptops don't have discreet GPU's. Only gaming laptops and desktop replacements have them. If you don't know you need a laptop with a discreet GPU you won't spend the extra money to get one. It's not that easy to just make it work properly. Especially if you want a server with multiple client devices. A few people with the app on their phone is not as functional as the system is designed to be. It also doesn't run on every phone.
I can understand someone wanting to pay for a device that it's known to run well on, pre-installed with all map functionality already installed, common plugins installed and enabled by default.

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

Why does ATAK, when installed, to access my SMS messages and manage my phone calls?

[@peachfuds]

Use a different phone not connected to carrier. Problem solved

[@ulwimi_oluninzi]

@@peachfuds l’h

[@YoCazure]

Could you guys do a tutorial on how to setup your own TACserver with Linux / Python? I've tried a couple of times, but I can't get it setup.
Thanks!

[@ATAKMap]

go to the discord site linked above. they may help you.

[@mikedmann7487]

Ty, great tutorial!

[@enriqueramongonzalez5912]

Gread video and great presentation ¿how do I get the google maps listed in the mobile section? I got the app ,but it only appears to work fine within US territories.¿Am I right?

[@ki6uve]

How do you get the top toolbar to extend across the whole top, mine is compress to just a few icons on the right top nested in the fly out menu?

[@jackb2374]

I'm using on a tracphone android and it says no gps, however the phone does have a gps. any ideas?

[@LDP..]

Same problem , but after waiting for half an hour it auto located

[@andrewgeli5387]

It this atak once installed.... Does it need to register to some where... Or signed in to

[@steppib.4598]

Is there a Version to run on a linux Laptop? Or something similar?

[@don8659]

How do you input your team to where I can see them on my system and vice versa?

[@husamabdulzahra4375]

Can I use it in search and rescue ops?

[@mistermk9105]

Hy sir, we use atak of many years but now there is problem in 2018 model samsung mobiles not work the 5.1.0 version map can't open can't clean area any solution of this ?

[@centurion1023able]

Should one be concerned about downloading the app due to the statement
" This file may be harmful to your device"

[@vgl217]

No. Any app files not downloaded from the play store will say that upon installation

[@philippkeil5358]

Will this work outside the US too?

[@nikanor8152]

It does. However finding good maps can be a bit tricky at times

[@jim-qz7up]

still wont render

[@justaregularguy3827]

Where do I download this is there a video you can make I tried but it won't work

[@dubaimusafarpage]

Way

[@irishdixie77]

Google play store

[@saadal_jnaby128]

it has a password ser

[@ES44AC-2]

I've got no local maps. All green screen........ sucks so far. I may just Uninstal.

[@rkh7169]

Will Atak-civ run on the cell network when not on wifi.

[@infidel2.066]

Yes

[@JDBeastmode]

Motion x gps is almost better system

[@yasirpito25]

We ask you, with support, to translate into Arabic.

[@nikanor8152]

@@Danada756 it sounds awfully lot like some goat lovers are trying to use ATAK/CivTak lmao

[@Iyhab-o3r]

تدلل

[@psychopathic1264]

@@nikanor8152 They wanna watch the jdams inbound so they can say last aloha snackbar! 😂

[@Temnis]

Thank you for this great overview!