This response is provide based on the information you provided. You should not use this content as the sole source in making your decision. Seek guidance from your chain of command, JAG, IG., or other appropriate agency. Do your own research. Then make an informed decision.
If this is your personal cell phone no one can force you to download an app to your phone. If it is a government cell phone, they can require you to download government approved applications. The question becomes is this really a battle you want to fight? Is this simply annoying, inconvenient, and frustrating? You can always say “No”. Be polite and professionals in your refusal, but realize it could cause friction. Ultimately the choice is yours.
Now with that said there are a couple of other ways to handle it. You can talk to the Platoon Sergeant/Leader, or Company Commander/1SG on open door policy but this too might cause some friction. Another method could be to simply write an anonymous professional note to your commander and 1SG requesting assistance. As a last resort you could make an anonymous complaint to the IG.
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