CDEC-Direct Support Team Charlie

CDEC-Direct Support Team Charlie was a specialized unit within the U.S. Army’s Combat Developments Experimentation Command (CDEC), which operated primarily during the Vietnam War era. Established to provide direct operational and technical support, Team Charlie conducted field evaluations of new equipment, tactics, and procedures under combat conditions. The team worked closely with frontline units, gathering data and feedback crucial for improving Army doctrine and materiel. Their efforts greatly contributed to rapid adaptation and innovation within the Army, ensuring that lessons learned in the field informed future developments.