It looks like might be one answer for the data link for the M/HCE (Mobile /Handheld Computing Environment) now in development. Float one of these in a blimp and you would have an entire AO covered. From the article it looks like the M/HCE will be using the 117G for data.
As I understand it CDMA is inherently much more secure than it's GSM counterpart. You should also have no issue employing a private key system to further secure the system. Without that NSA certification all of that means nothing. I am sure Harris is working hard on that aspect of the system.
(Further reading on CDMA security
http://www.scribd.com/doc/22599374/S...-GSM-GPRS-CDMA )
The possibilities of having a connected smart device in the field is amazing. It could easily replace 20+lb of gear. Not to mention the cost savings of replacing all that gear with one device.
Biometrics
Fire Support
Live feeds from various support equipment
BFT down to the individual
Falcon View
Nett Warrior is complete crap. I think somebody in the Army asked the common sense question: "Why do we need 20lb of gear for all this when I have something in my pocket that can do all of that and more with under 1lb of weight?"