As part of the programme, the BMTF made recommendations for procedures that would affect the entire lifecycle of lead acid batteries. These included the pulse technology systems as well as other commercial items. Based on the programme guidelines, an estimated 50 per cent reduction on vehicle battery purchases was expected within two years of full implementation. A command policy memo mandating full implementation III Corps-wide went out on 1 October 1996. During the first year of the programme priority was given to improving areas that would provide the most rapid payback.

Battery maintenance training was mandated for all soldiers at the organisational level, battery shops were renovated, commercial equipment, including 12-station pulse recovery systems, was installed and improved procedures were implemented. Also additional preventative maintenance initiatives involving Solargizers and brass connectors for all III Corps vehicles began at this time.

US Army OPTEMPO profiles guarantee that most vehicle batteries stay in a partially discharged state most of the time and so promote sulfation and premature failure. By reversing and preventing sulfation, pulse technology, in the form of Solargizers for vehicles and Pulse Recovery Systems in the battery shops, can greatly extend the life of the battery and improve performance. The results shown in both lab testing (TARDEC, ARL, CECOM, VSE Corporation) and operational testing (Anniston Army Depot, Fort Hood, NTC, USMC, Air Force MEEP, Canadian Armed Forces, and ROK forces) confirmed that Solargizers maintain batteries in an as-new condition. This allows the on-board charging system to work properly and batteries to operate to maximum performance.

Cost effective