Ok guys and gals, this is a good one. I have always been frustrated with the lack of communications capability between all the companies and the military, while operating out there in war zones. If everyone in the theater of operations had a First InterComm System set up in one of their convoy vehicles or at their FOB, then everyone should be able to communicate with one another, yet still use their current radio systems.
Companies could be issued these boxes, or it could be mandated that all convoy operations and sites have them as part of the contract. That way, the company can still use their current communications systems, but with this device they can communicate with everyone else that has their own communications system, yet has the same device. That way, companies interacting with other companies or even the military, will be able to communicate. That is cool.
For convoys that pass each other on the road, these devices could allow them to communicate with each other. Especially if one convoy just blasted through an ambush or visually spotted a potential IED, and then they could pass on this information via radio–and instantly, yet not have to mess around with reprogramming or changing radios. That is much better than going through a third party TOC that is miles away that might or might not get the information, and more than likely will get it too late to make a difference for the here and now.