E4 Mafia

E4 Mafia: Your Ultimate Junior Enlisted Survival Guide

The unofficial app for E4s and below that gives you the tools and knowledge to thrive in today's Army. Created by the New School Army project, here are the top features:

BARRACKS LORE

Access the unwritten rules and time-tested wisdom that senior enlisted won't tell you. Learn how to navigate everything from leave planning to dealing with toxic leadership. Our articles give you the real talk on surviving and thriving as junior enlisted.

CYA TOOL

Document everything that matters. Create detailed, timestamped records of orders, incidents, and important events. Perfect for:

- Conflicting orders from different NCOs

- Incident documentation

- Equipment issues

- Schedule changes

- Witness statements

Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Tool

- Plan and execute operations using the Army's 8-step TLP framework

- Track progress through each phase

- Document decisions and notes for each step

- Includes detailed example TLP for reference

- Share complete plans with your team

DAY ROOM TOURNAMENT MANAGER

Organize and track gaming tournaments in your barracks:

- Create brackets for any number of players

- Automatic match generation

- Track wins/losses

- Multiple tournament formats

- Save tournament history

FOOD COURT ROULETTE

Can't face another DFAC meal? Let the E4 Mafia's fortune cookie decide where you eat. Features custom food court options and daily fortunes about your Army life.

COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM

Create timers that count down (or up) from an event. Never forget how many days and a wake up you got until freedom.

SLANG - We know you know it, just celebrating our shared language.

SHAM FLAPPER - Classic game of stay off Sergeant Major's Grass.

HELP A JOE

Because the E4 Mafia takes care of its own. Quick knowledge on:

- Emergency financial resources

- Suicide prevention info

- Chaplain support

VA Disability Tracker - track and record your career injuries for easier VA claims when you get out. Export your records by PDF. Guides and tips on how to improve your VA disability rating.

GET SMART

Tips and tricks on getting your Bonus, filing congressional complaints effectively, and how to get big Army to correct your military record.

Whether you're fresh out of AIT or a seasoned E4, this app gives you the tools to work smarter, not harder. Built by veterans who remember what it's like to be junior enlisted, E4 Mafia is your digital battle buddy for navigating Army life.

Download now and join the E4 Mafia. Because sometimes the best way to lead is from the shamming position.