D Team 52 Artillery Det USAAD

D Team, 52nd Artillery Detachment, United States Army Air Defense (USAAD), was a specialized unit tasked with air defense operations during the Cold War era. Activated in response to the growing threat of Soviet air power, the team was equipped with advanced radar and surface-to-air missile systems, supporting the defense of critical assets in Europe and the Pacific. D Team worked closely with allied forces, integrating its capabilities into joint exercises and real-world defense scenarios. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader reorganization in U.S. Army air defense strategy, but its contributions significantly enhanced early-warning and missile interception capabilities during its service.