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Overview

Title:  Army Battery Standardization Scope:  During the 1970's and 1980's, Army systems were using more than 350 different types of 1.5 volt-through 30-volt military batteries. The proliferation of battery types let to high expenditures for batteries and decreased unit readiness and interoperability. Portable power requirements of the digitized battlefield and its equipment increased the demand for more powerfull batteries. In 1996 the Army spent approximately $100 million on batteries and expenditures were rising to historically high rates. The solution, decrease the number non-rechargeable batteries and encourage the use of preferred military rechargeable batteries and chargers. The result was a reduced weight, enhanced operational performance, and increased interoperability and availability. By creating an incorporated policy approach, the Army was able to reduce types of batteries and encourage preferred batteries, develop a battery standardization policy, improve safety and reduce environmental impact, and increase education and market standardization. In the end, the Army reduced expenditures on batteries by 66 percent over a 3 year period. Status:  Active Document Date:         FSC/Area:  STDZ Doc Category:   Defense Standardization Program Case Studies

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program     Preparing Activity: SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program Coordination:  Limited

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