@book{10.7249/j.ctt6wq842, ISBN = {9780833084033}, URL = {http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7249/j.ctt6wq842}, abstract = {Batteries are a ubiquitous presence in equipment carried by soldiers. These batteries are acquired through a supply chain driven by commercial applications and predominately based in Asia. RAND found that government and industry representatives of military battery suppliers have concerns associated with this foreign-dependent supply chain. The report discusses alternative policy options to address these concerns.}, author = {Richard Silberglitt and James T. Bartis and Kyle Brady}, publisher = {RAND Corporation}, title = {Soldier-Portable Battery Supply: Foreign Dependence and Policy Options}, year = {2014} }