Observed arrival · 2026-11-15
RTAP: an offline-first tactical map
An iPhone tactical-mapping app presented as an offline-first way to plot points, units, lines, and areas on 2D and 3D terrain.
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- Military users planning and plotting on terrain
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- The homepage names MIL-STD-2525C symbols and says shared maps and live team positions remain in development.
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The page describes a local-first iPhone release with 2D and 3D terrain views, an observation-post mode, MGRS grid display, and MIL-STD-2525C unit symbols. It also lists measurements in mils or degrees and separate saved missions. The current release is described as the local-first core; shared maps and live team positions are identified as in development, while Android is listed as coming soon.
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