Updated: April 2026
What Is Torch?
Torch is the new super-charged search feature inside AOK.
Think of it as the single search bar for everything you’re allowed to see: People, Equipment, and Communications across the entire AOK product suite.
Why Torch Exists
As AOK has grown, so has the amount of data inside it:
Personnel records
Equipment records and NSNs
Announcements and RFIs
Direct messages and chats
Hand receipts and forms
The problem
Until now:
You had to know where something lived before you could search for it.
Searches were limited to one tab at a time.
A small typo could mean “no results.”
Torch fixes that.
What Problems Torch Solves
1. You No Longer Have to Guess Where to Look
1. You No Longer Have to Guess Where to Look
You type once. Torch searches everywhere that you have access.
2. Equipment Lookup Just Got Much Easier
2. Equipment Lookup Just Got Much Easier
One of the biggest improvements is the Global NSN Catalog.
If you search an NSN:
Even if your unit doesn’t own it,
Even if it’s not in your property book,
Even if you’ve never seen it before…
Torch can still return:
The standardized item name
Common aliases
Basic metadata
Shared reference photos
You can identify unfamiliar gear without:
Calling another unit
Searching online
Using legacy systems
Asking around in group chats
You stay inside AOK.
3. Search Is More Forgiving
3. Search Is More Forgiving
Torch is designed to handle:
Typos
Partial words
Nicknames
Slight formatting mistakes
You don’t need to type the exact perfect phrase to get a result.
4. It Keeps Data Secure
4. It Keeps Data Secure
Torch respects AOK’s strict permission model.
That means:
You can only see data you’re already authorized to see.
You cannot discover private data from another unit.
Private messages remain private.
Sensitive equipment data (like serial numbers or quantities from other units) is never exposed.
The only truly shared data is the Global NSN catalog (and that excludes unit-specific details).
Security is built into the foundation of Torch.
How Torch Works:
Tap search in the bottom navigation bar in the AOK app or the top search bar if using the web app.
Type what you’re looking for.
Torch searches:
Personnel
Communications
Equipment
Click the filter icon in the top right corner to filter your results.
Results are grouped by type (People, Equipment, Messages, etc.).
Tap a result and you'll be taken directly to the correct screen inside Mustr or Log-E.
Usage Example
A supply NCO receives a hand receipt with an unfamiliar NSN.
Instead of:
Leaving AOK
Searching G-army
Calling another unit
They:
Open AOK
Type the NSN into Torch
Instantly see the item name and photo
Confirm what it is
Done.