CONFIRMING STATEMENT


 This Statement confirms that the undersigned, ROBERT W. FISHBACK
 has authorized and designated Peter F. Comerford to execute and
 file on the undersigned's behalf Form 3's, Form 4's or Form 5's
 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission through and until,
 December 31, 2004, that the undersigned is required or entitled
 to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result
 of changes in the undersigned's ownership of securities of Ultralife
 Batteries, Inc.  The undersigned acknowledges that Peter F. Comerford
 is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply
 with Section 16 of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


 Date:  February 13, 2004


	/s/  Robert W. Fishback
	ROBERT W. FISHBACK