The US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a strategy document setting out requirements for private 5G at military installations that may have some impact for enterprises more generally. The two key points are that both Open RAN and use of public macro 5G networks are strongly favored which could set the tone for further such deployments for US enterprises. Such reasons not surprisingly revolve around security for highly sensitive and classified applications, where dedicated private 5G might be preferred, although even then public networks should be in the frame. The relationship between security and Open RAN is more nuanced, with pros and cons on either side. Cost and flexibility are the driving factors behind the preference for public networks…