United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center

The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), also known as the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC), or simply as Natick Labs, is an element of the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and a tenant unit on the installation of the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) at Natick, Massachusetts.

United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
Logo of NSRDEC
CountryUnited States
BranchArmy
TypeResearch and development
Garrison/HQNatick, Massachusetts
WebsiteOfficial Website
Commanders
Senior CommanderBrig. Gen. James Bienlien [1]

NSRDEC exists to develop and test new material systems for U.S. Army soldiers. It has been the prime developer of MREs, elements of the Future Force Warrior System, the PALS grid and other items and methods used in the modern American military.

References
  1. John Harlow (11 May 2020) Brig. Gen. James Bienlien

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