MIL-HDBK-2053, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY HANDBOOK REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYING STANDARD BATTERIES. This standard establishes the requirements for the use of standard batteries in the design and construction of military systems. This standard provides the methodology by which a battery type is selected and approved. Appendix A provides a list of organizations in the Department of Defense that can assist with battery standardization and development issues. Appendix B contains a list of general battery specifications. Appendix C contains instructions for the preparation of a battery selection report which will be used to seek approval for use of non-preferred batteries.