CDEC Ft Hunter Liggett

The Combat Developments Experimentation Command (CDEC) at Fort Hunter Liggett was established in the early 1970s as a key U.S. Army unit dedicated to testing and evaluating new tactics, equipment, and organizational concepts. Located in central California, the CDEC utilized the vast training areas of Fort Hunter Liggett to conduct large-scale field experiments and operational tests. The unit played a vital role in modernizing Army doctrine during the Cold War era, often simulating adversary forces and emerging threats. CDEC’s work at Fort Hunter Liggett contributed significantly to doctrinal changes and the development of new weapons systems for the U.S. Army.