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Canadian Forces

National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
Released: 2016-06-29
© Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada, représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale (année de publication).
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Version 2.4.8
12+
Download on the App Store
Free0%
Version 2.4.8
12+
Download on the App Store
Released: 2016-06-29
© Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada, représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale (année de publication).

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Description

The Canadian Armed Forces app is a bilingual platform for CAF members to:
- get updates from CAF leadership
- access and customize your CAF social media feed
- view latest videos and images
- access a variety of CAF resources, including:
o Get help now
o Health Services
o Pay
o Pension
o Bases and wings
o Compensation and benefits
o Education and training
o Family resources
o Housing and relocations
o Legal services
o Morale and welfare services
o OUTCAN
o Veteran’s Affairs

What's New in Version 2.4.8

* Added new accounts to Social Hub:
- Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
- Commander, Military Personnel Command
- Commander of the Canadian Army
- Sergeant Major of the Canadian Army
* Added new accounts to Photos Hub:
- Royal Canadian Navy
* Minor Bug fixes and enhancements

Seller

Name

National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

URL

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence.html

Information

Developer

Categories

Version

2.4.8

Size

48.8 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated 12+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes

Compatibility

iOS 10.0 or later

Devices

iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

3.5 of 5 (39 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2020-05-27

Interface Updates Needed

I read through some of the reviews, and I completely agree with them! The interface needs some heavy reworking, and the CAF needs to hire a UX/UI designer and a swift programmer badly. While the info is all there, the app does NOT make browsing or finding info a friendly experience. Heavily used items like CANFORGENS are hidden in menus. And when you do get to them, instead of opening within the app (like an in-app browser) they open via safari, which is not user friendly.
Although updates during COVID have been more frequent, before that this app was an often forgotten task on some poor staffer at ADM(IM) or ADM(PA)‘s monthly task list.
To any generals reading this: this app is a KEY method of communications to CAF members. It is FAR more effective than passing information through the chain of command as we have discovered with Gen Vance’s weekly letters. CAF members finally feel like they’re being kept informed. Now PLEASE fix this app so that using it is not just useful, but functional and enjoyable as well from a user interface design perspective! It is not something you can just push aside saying “the info is there, why does design matter?”
RCAF Officer
Version 2.4.7
2019-09-14

Really odd interface

It gives access to lots of CAF info, but it abides by the military “orders about orders” philosophy.
When you tap on an item of interest, instead of linking directly to that item, it may instead provide you with written instructions on how to access that item elsewhere in the app.
It will tell you there are new items, but tapping on the badge does nothing, and you have to hunt through the menus to find the info.
Many things, when you find them, are just links, even things like CANFORGENs, so using it results in lots of windows on your browser, and you might think you had information in the app, but unless you have wifi or data, you don’t.
Qov
Version 2.4.4
2019-04-19

Lame

Update daily or don’t bother!
Anglo-Saxon5936
Version 2.4.0
2018-10-13

Out of date

If you are going to put info in an app, the info needs to be up to date. Things like CANFORGENS are sometimes weeks out of date.
The app just feels amateur, and constantly crashes, won’t connect, or won’t update the info.
Gdsdhtdg
Version 2.3.2
2018-08-19

Great App

Finally, one place where you can get most of your information.
I would definitely recommend this over the unreliable chat boards that are all over the internet and that are based on opinion rather than facts.
Erk1989
Version 2.3.2
2018-02-14

CANFORGENS DELAYED BY WEEKS

This app has major issues with orders made by the CDS being delayed by days and sometimes weeks. Military members cannot rely on this app as a reliable source of information. Some segments of CANFORGENS are missing and differ from official versions. App also crashes when trying to open multiple messages. I do not recommend this application as a reliable source of information. Messages look poorly written using all capitals all the time. Requires bug and stability fixes.
Moondoggy2600
Version 2.2.4
2017-10-28

Great, but could be better

I downloaded this to my iPad hoping to take advantage of things like using DND Learn at home to keep up-to-date. The problem is many of these won’t work with Safari or other Apple stuff. There is much room for improvement as many users don’t use either Windows or Chrome.
Rictoven
Version 2.2.0
2017-07-12

Mise à jour peu fréquente

Belle initiative mais pas mis à jour souvent (les CANFORGENS par exemple). Vraiment dommage!
clegare
Version 2.2.0
2016-12-08

Great app from great service

I was a little hesitant to get this app at first and now after using it I can honestly say I am utterly impressed with what the CAF has managed to do with this app, first of all I would like to say that the interface is simple and very easy to use, the content is very well put together (although lacking in terms of quantity and updates). This app is 4 stars for me because it offers a lot and is a cool way for a civilian or armed forces member to stay up to date with everything our military is up to. More frequent content updates are needed but this will improve over time as the app gains popularity. This is a true gem, a diamond in the rough as it were and it can (in my eyes) only get better as the potential is definitely there to make this a TRULY great app. I commend my government and military for the creation of this app, thank you!!
Written by a 19-year old university student who has never served or been affiliated with the CAF in anyway, shape or form.
ProCaptain97
Version 2.0.0
2016-07-20

Solid app

This is a pretty solid app with some really good information. There is lots about the events that are going on, plus a lot of information that can assist soldiers in their questions.
What would make this app amazing would be the ability to have individual logins to allow the soldiers to access their pay stubs and pay information. To have a Portion that would allow you to link to your EMAA account perhaps. That way is a member cannot get on a computer at work they can still print out their info they need at home.
Gambo560
Version 1.0.1