To ensure a proven C4ISR system-of-systems solution, CERDEC’s expertise crosses platforms. CERDEC draws upon this expertise at every phase of the materiel lifecycle, and enhances this expertise through a dynamic network of domestic and foreign partners and customers in government, industry and academia.

CERDEC reduces risks, troubleshoots problems and expedites the delivery of advanced capabilities. Its engineers draw from a number of business and contractual agreements to facilitate information exchanges, evaluate novel approaches and candidate technologies, and establish partnerships for further development.

Inventors and Innovators

• Leverage scientific discovery in new ways that enhance Soldier capabilities
• Apply technical expertise and technology in innovative ways to address the capability needs of our Soldiers

Trusted Technical Consultants

• Act as an organic Army resource with the cognizant technical expertise, operational understanding and objectivity to study specific C4ISR issues and proved unbiased, reliable courses of action and sound counsel

Technical Integrators and Expediters

• Provide the Army with organic C4ISR integrators, and collaborate with government, industry and academic partners toward defined C4ISR solutions
• Enable the Agile Process for C4ISR tactical, networked capabilities
• Develop and fabricate the Army’s C4ISR quick-reaction capability with technical expertise

Soldier-focused

• Provide the Army with technical forecasters who keep one foot grounded in the dirt of the Soldier’s operational requirements and the other in a future shaped by the trajectory of opportunities opened by scientific and technical discovery

Workforce Expertise

• Provide top-notch scientists and engineers who support the Army's acquisition corps with the C4ISR and integration expertise to ensure program success