Under Grinston, the service debuted the 'This is My Squad' initiative last year to strengthen unit-level cohesion and address issues such as suicide, sexual harassment and morale. Grinston did not provide an official release date for the new app, but the Army previously said its development will continue through fiscal 2021, the release said.

In August, the service announced that the TIMS app will replace Army Training and Doctrine Command's 'Squad Leader' app, which 'let NCOs and junior soldiers access learning and development tools,' according to a release.ДЄ specialized team is partnering with Army Futures Command on the TIMS effort. 'Changes in benefits вЂ¦ will be integrated in the This is My Squad app,' he added. In the future, the Army wants to add other personnel resources to the app, such as the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, known as IPPS-A, Grinston said. Leaders can use the app to log members' training activities, such as Army Combat Fitness Test performance, or to use an ACFT calculator during a live physical training event. I can use sponsorship and welcome into my unit.'ДЄnother goal is documenting training management. He's got a family, he needs a house, he's got kids, his kids go to school вЂ¦ so. 'I've got an app that helps me' with transitioning members, he said.

What is a squad leader in the army