The US Army's Capabilities Integration Center's head Lt. Gen. Michael Vane today said the military is planning to issue smartphones to combat soldiers that could improve their abilities to work out in the field. The Army at a minimum will have Common Access Card readers like those for notebooks on the iPhone in January and on Android in April, letting either check their e-mail and calendars with security intact. Future upgrades should let them see live positions on the battlefield and get intelligence in real time, USA Today was told in an interview.
