Updated: February 2026
FEBRUARY 2026
FEBRUARY 2026
Introducing AOK: CHAT
We are proud to announce the release of a major milesone for the AOK platform, AOK Chat is officially live!
AOK members across the force have asked for a fast, informal way to coordinate inside AOK. Today, that capability is here.
AOK Chat is the real-time messaging layer of AOK, purpose-built for quick coordination between individuals while maintaining the security, control, and operational integrity required in military environments.
Update the app to access AOK Chat. Learn more here.
What makes AOK Chat different
Real-time, two-person messaging between registered AOK app users
App-only by design, ensuring identity, access control, and auditability
Available on personal devices, government computers, and workstations
Optimized for informal back-and-forth, clarification, and rapid coordination
Operates entirely within the AOK security boundary
This is not a workaround or bolt-on. Chat is a first-class capability, engineered as part of the AOK system.
If your government network currently blocks AOK access, contact us and we will work directly with your IT team so you can use the full potential of AOK at your workstation.
Why this matters
Operational communication does not always require formal tasking or structured messaging, but it always requires security, accountability, and trust.
AOK Chat keeps informal coordination inside the same system already relied on for mission-critical communications.
No fragmentation.
No loss of visibility.
No tradeoff between speed and compliance.
What to expect
AOK Chat is designed to feel immediate and intuitive, while still meeting the operational and security expectations of the enterprise. This is the foundation for faster coordination, reduced friction, and stronger cohesion across the force.
We’re excited to put this capability in your hands—and even more excited to see how you use it.
AOK Chat is live now. Check out the support page for more information!
OCTOBER 2025
OCTOBER 2025
QR Code Onboarding is here!
Onboarding your members is now faster and simpler. The new QR Code Onboarding feature allows users to scan a code to join your All Hands and Team directly, no links or manual entry required.
QR codes can be generated for:
The command All Hands
Your Department Team & All Hands if new, or just your team if they are already in the command.
Print the code for in-person events and hang it at the door.
CAC login coming soon!
AOK will soon support Common Access Card (CAC) login. Members whose DoDID is included in their onboarding information will be able to access AOK directly using their CAC credentials. This enhancement will streamline authentication and further align AOK with DoD security standards.
Never Lose Your Work Again!
Users can now move between sections of AOK without losing their progress on drafted messages. The new Saved Work capability preserves message drafts automatically — even if the computer is shut down or the session times out.
This improvement ensures a smoother, more reliable workflow for anyone creating or editing communications.
Enhanced Bulletin Board: Acknowledgements and Tracking
The Bulletin Board has been upgraded with new capabilities designed to strengthen accountability and visibility across your teams.
Leaders can now:
Request acknowledgement for posts or resources shared in any Bulletin Board section.
Track who has seen and acknowledged each post or resource.
Export acknowledgment data to review and report on engagement.
This enhancement was originally developed to support Required Reading, but its applications extend far beyond that. Leaders are already using it to streamline:
Onboarding for new team members
Command notices and important announcements
Safety updates and readiness communications
These new tools ensure critical information is not just sent — it’s seen and confirmed.
AUGUST 08 2025
AUGUST 08 2025
Hello AOK Community,
We're always listening—and your feedback powers our updates.
Here's what’s new in AOK, available now:
Edit your answers, edit on behalf of others, and see edit history
Enable file upload responses to RFIs
Build grandchild teams (three levels total)
See phone errors in the people screen
Passkeys available for AOK App
Delete a sent Mustr message (BETA)
Weblite links now have expiration dates
Coming soon:
Improved SMS messages (RCS)
Autosave drafts for all message type
Continue sharing your feedback or request new features!
Edit Your Answers or edit for others
Mistakes happen, and situations change. Now you can:
Edit your own answers
Edit on behalf of others
View a full edit history
Every change is tracked and clearly marked, giving your team transparency while maintaining flexibility.
Request Responses as File Uploads
Need documentation or images from the edge?
Now, when sending a Request for Information (RFI), you can choose to request image/file uploads as responses — making it easier than ever to collect critical information.
Build Grandchild Teams
You asked for deeper team structures, and it’s here:
Create up to two levels of sub-teams
Example: Department → Division → Duty Station
Messages sent to a parent team can be filtered by sub-team in the response view
Note: Members of sub-teams must also be in the parent team.
Spot Phone Errors in the People Screen
Improved visibility into message delivery:
Easily identify members who need to update their contact details in their profile.
See phone carrier-reported delivery errors like “disconnected” or “device unreachable”
Know if a phone was off during last message attempt
*Errors update after the next message send attempt.
Passkeys Now Available!
Logging in just got easier.
You can now set up passkeys on your phone for faster, more secure access to AOK — no more forgotten passwords.
👉 Learn how to set up passkeys here
Delete a Sent Mustr Message (BETA)
Sent the wrong Mustr message? Now you can delete it:
Click into the sent message → three dots on the top right → delete
Message is removed from all users’ AOK app logs
SMS users see a note: “This message was deleted by [Name]”
This feature is in beta, and we welcome your feedback!
Weblite Links Now Expire
For added security, all SMS Mustr message links to GovCloud now expire after 30 days.
This change protects sensitive information while still giving recipients time to respond.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
Your feedback helps shape the future of AOK — and we’re proud to continue building for you.
— The AOK Team
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