ATAK – Das Praxisbuch zum Android Awareness Kit, by Marcel Neuroth, SPARTANAT Green Book 3

ALL IN A SINGLE SITUATION REPORT. DIGITAL, CLEAR, AND COORDINATED ACROSS THE TEAM.

Where are your own response teams located? Which routes are passable? And how can critical information be quickly and reliably communicated to the entire team? Especially during an operation, a shared situational overview and clear communication determine the team’s ability to act.

“ATAK – Das Praxisbuch zum Android Awareness Kit” by Marcel Neuroth shows how digital situational management works in practice—from setting up the app to coordinating entire teams.

Here’s what you can expect from the book:

• Understanding ATAK: How the Android Team Awareness Kit works and why digital situational awareness is crucial
• Setting Up ATAK: Maps, user profiles, connections, and the most important tools
• Navigation and Mission Planning: Location sharing, placing markers, route planning, and exchanging situational information
• Building TAK Networks: Clients, servers, plugins, and team collaboration
• Working Without the Internet: Offline maps, digital radio communication, mesh networks, Meshtastic, and MANET
• Digital Security: SIGINT, EMCON, and the mindful use of electronic signatures
• Practical Deployment in Ukraine: How ATAK was used during a humanitarian mission under real-world hazardous conditions
• Civilian Applications: ATAK for fire departments, emergency medical services, disaster response, and search and rescue teams

ATAK combines digital maps, navigation, and the exchange of position and situational information on mobile devices. However, simply installing the app does not guarantee a functional command and control system. Marcel Neuroth explains what is essential for setup, preparation, and reliable use.

A practical guide for the military, emergency responders, security services, and anyone who wants to understand and effectively use ATAK.

“ATAK – Das Praxisbuch zum Android Awareness Kit” by Marcel Neuroth, SPARTANAT Green Book 3, pocket-sized book, 132 pages