Smartphones in the Tactical Environment: A Framework for Financial Analysis of U.S. Marine Corps Options

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis is to explore the application of commercial smartphone technology in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) tactical environment. Based on our research and financial analysis, we conclude that the dual-use potential of smartphones makes their economics more attractive than the existing radios the USMC has available, and, therefore, the business case for deploying sleeved smartphones in the tactical environment complements the military rationale for adopting this technology. Because uncertainty exists about what the true productivity benefits of smartphones might or might not be for different kinds of USMC users, we recommend that the USMC adopt a staged investment approach to smartphones, starting with a substantive trial of the technology in order to better understand the potential economic benefits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2014
Accession Number
ADA624438

Entities

People

  • Glenn Cook
  • John Gibson
  • Nick Dew

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cellular Networks
  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economics
  • Investments
  • Marine Corps
  • Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Computing
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Money
  • Smartphones
  • United States

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.