The Pentagon has confirmed that foreign adversaries have exploited commercially available smartphone location data to track US troops in conflict zones, notably in the Middle East. This alarming revelation follows years of warnings about the risks associated with smartphone tracking, which the Department of Defense (DoD) has largely ignored. Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Pat Harrigan, have criticized the DoD for its lack of stringent smartphone security measures. They highlighted that both personal and government-issued devices still transmit advertising IDs, allowing potential adversaries to locate US personnel. The Pentagon acknowledged that it has been aware of the operational security risks for at least a decade, with a government contractor demonstrating the tracking capabilities back in 2016. Despite this knowledge, the DoD has failed to implement effective solutions, leaving troops vulnerable. Current guidance does not ensure that geolocation is disabled, and the Pentagon is under increasing pressure from Congress to address these security lapses. The situation reflects a broader issue within the military's approach to technology and operational security.