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There's an impressive selection of apps to cover the whole spectrum of military life. Here are ten of the best.

If there's one accessory that's become ubiquitous in its modern day usage, it's the mobile phone. Wherever you go there's someone with the latest model clinging to their face, or pounding at the keys and obsessing at the screen with wild-eyed, technological fervour.

Smartphones and tablets are an inescapable facet of our daily lives, and it doesn't matter what your occupation, you can guarantee there's an app for you.

To wit, there's certainly no shortage of apps available for troops serving in the Armed Forces either, including some designed to help in actual combat situations and after you've finished active duty.

Here's a run-down of some of the best military apps designed especially for Our Boys on the front line.

This app gives troops access to over 600 Army bloggers personal experiences and stories, videos and photos from all over the world. It's also a great app for helping soldiers stay connected with their friends and families – something that will serve as a great comfort to everyone involved in the war in whatever capacity.

2. My Soldier (Free)

In the intensity and confusion of the battlefield, it's imperative to know where your fellow soldiers are. This secure app – for Android and iPhone - lets you request and receive regular status updates from your fellow troops. A simple and effective communication tool that also gives peace of mind. There's also a web app version available for loved ones who don't have Smartphones.

3. Army First Aid ($1.99)

An indispensable app of comprising of lots of medical information, with over 600 pages of potentially life-saving advice on things such as how to diagnose fractures and treat poisonous bites.

4. The US Army News & Information App (Free)

This app was launched in 2010 and gives user access to a homepage, pictures, and videos, as well as a comprehensive database of information relating to military ranks, equipment, and a digital edition of Soldier Magazine.

5. The Weather Channel (Free)

Battles have been lost and won depending on the weather conditions, which makes this app all the more invaluable. The basic app offers a daily weather updates, as well as a potentially crucial five-day forecast.  The Weather Channel Max app for iPad also offers maps and a video library.

6. Total Pay ($.99)

This app is the fastest and most convenient way to check out military pay. It's designed for troops and members of all service branches, including the Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Navy, as well as being a useful for those on active duty, reservists, civilians and spouses.

7. Mr Dad on Military Dads (Free)

Being separated from your family is one of the toughest challenges for any serviceman, and this app – designed for deployed dads – tells them how to remain connected and involved with their families, despite the distance that separates them.

8. Amy Wife Network (Free)

It's worrisome and isolating for the wives and girlfriends of soldiers in active service, and this app goes some way to helping them take a more active role in things. It features blogs, articles, podcasts, resource database and live chat to keep Army wives and military spouses connected.

9. Breathe2Relax (Free)

An app designed for stress management that takes you through a series of breathing exercises linked to stress reduction, anxiety management, anger control, and mood stabilisation.

10. ETS Military Transition Job Skills (Free)

Besides combat, one of the most difficult aspects of a soldier's life is the transition and adjustment from military to regular life and getting a job. Designed for soldiers who have left or are about to, this app provides pragmatic advice on how to write CVs, conduct yourself at interviews, and what to expect.

These apps have been designed to cover the entire gamut and experience of military life, from survival situations, military life insurance, to readjusting to everyday life after combat service in the armed forces.

Are you serving or ex-military personnel and can recommend any other useful apps? Share your experiences and comments below.