The U.S. Army wants to start issuing smartphones as part of each solder’s basic equipment, the Army Times reported. It plans to begin fielding smartphones, network equipment and applications in February to the first Army brigade under a combat team modernization program. In addition to smartphones, the Army will be testing other electronic devices that may be useful to troops. The Army reportedly plans to roll out wireless Common Access Card readers for the iPhone in January and for Android phones in April.
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Army to Enlist Smartphones for Active Duty
Posted by: Rob Spiegel December 15, 2010 09:15 AMThe U.S. Army wants to start issuing smartphones as part of each solder’s basic equipment, the Army Times reported. It plans to begin fielding smartphones, network equipment and applications in February to the first Army brigade under a combat team modernization program. In addition to smartphones, the Army will be testing other electronic devices that may be useful to troops. The Army reportedly plans to roll out wireless Common Access Card readers for the iPhone in January and for Android phones in April.