GPS technology is widely used by all branches of the United States Military. GPS technology is used to guide missiles to their targets and to track and control ground forces. The individual ground units can report their exact location back to headquarters via GPS, and they can then be given accurate directions to their next destination.
The military also uses GPS technology to target individuals or groups to observe their movements. This is useful to help determine if a group of people are hostile or friendly.
Before GPS, soldiers who were in unfamiliar and hostile territory had to depend on maps and compass readings to guide them on the ground. Now, thanks to GPS technology, they have direct access to real-time maps and virtually step-by-step directions to their targeted destinations.
The military also utilizes hidden GPS tracking systems to locate lost soldiers, warplanes, or marine vessels, and for rescuing purposes. Making use of this technology saves an incredible amount of time in tracking the whereabouts of soldiers or aircraft and no doubt saves countless lives.
