WORKSHOP(SEE BELOW) WORKSHOP ON USING RECHARGEABLE COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BATTERIES IN THE FIELD CO-SPONSORED BY THE CECOM POWER SOURCES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 10 -- 11 SEPTEMBER 1997 FORT MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY. The use of rechargeable batteries as an alternate to the traditional non-rechargeable, or primary battery, is rapidly increasing. This change is being driven by the GEN. Reimer's, Chief of Staff of the Army, directive to reduce the Army's battery related operating and support costs. The ability to implement this directive is based on the current state of the art rechargeable battery being lighter and lasting longer than previous generations. Besides fielding the new generation of state of the art rechargeable batteries and battery chargers, the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) is continuing looking for methods to reduce battery usage costs. We at the CECOM Power Sources Center of Excellence and the Defense Logistics Agency realize that the philosophy, doctrine, and logistics associated with using rechargeable batteries is not fully mature. CECOM and DLA are committed to developing the tools to assist the user in obtaining the maximum effective use of rechargeable batteries. On 8 -- 9 September a separate meeting will be held for Government only personnel. The goal of this meeting will be to identify the specific wants and needs of the user. This workshop will bring representatives of the user, developer, logistics and R&D communities together with industry. The objective of the workshop is to present to industry the major issues, concerns and desires of the Government as they pertain to the use of rechargeable batteries. The workshop's output is to develop a plan of action for the military's use of rechargeable batteries and other reusable power sources. This workshop gives all of the participants the opportunity to have input into this process and plan its implementation through teaming. Your participation in this workshop is considered essential to its success. The unique knowledge you bring to this workshop is invaluable to assisting CECOM and DLA develop the most effective solutions. The results of the workshop will be presented to the upper management at CECOM for their approval. This workshop is not an Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry, and will not discuss any potential future contracts. It's main purpose is to address the technical issues facing the implementation of rechargeable batteries by the field and to develop corrective actions. If interested please fax or e-mail the following information to Marc Gietter e-mail(gietter@doim6.monmouth.army.mil)/fax(908)532-8465 or Joan Ducharme e-mail(ducharme@doim6.monmouth.army.mil)fax(908)532-8465. Please provide your name, title, primary function, organization/company, address, city, state, phone, fax, internet address, and number of projected attendees. Please also note any of the foloowing areas of interest: (more than one can be chosen) Rechargeable Batteries, Portable Battery Chargers, Vehicular Mounted Battery Chargers, Alternative Power Sources, Alternative Powered Battery Chargers, Other (please describe). Please respond by 15 August 1997 to the above Point of Contacts. E-MAIL: Workshop 10-11 Sept 97, gietter@doim6.monmouth.army.mil.

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