Smartphones in the Tactical Environment: A Framework for Financial Analysis of U.S. Marine Corps Options
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Dew, Nick
Cook, Glenn
Gibson, John
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2014-04-30
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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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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Acquisition Research Symposium
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NPS-AM-14-C11P10R01-044
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Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.