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About 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C

The 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C was a specialized unit assigned to support NATO forces during the Cold War, particularly in Europe. Activated in the 1960s, the team’s primary mission was to coordinate and oversee the deployment and use of US nuclear artillery assets with allied units, often working closely with host-nation forces such as the German Bundeswehr. Team C played a critical role in ensuring the security, maintenance, and operational readiness of nuclear warheads allocated for dual-key artillery systems. Throughout its service, the 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C contributed to the deterrence posture of NATO until the gradual drawdown of forward-deployed nuclear weapons in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

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101st airborne division • U.S. Army

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82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C

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Historical Facts

• Specialized Mission: The 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C was a specialized unit tasked with supporting allied forces in Europe during the Cold War, particularly focusing on nuclear-capable artillery coordination. • NATO Integration: The team often worked closely with NATO allies, including West German artillery units, ensuring interoperability and readiness for joint operations. • Atomic Support: Team C was part of the larger 35th Artillery Detachment, which was responsible for the custody and control of nuclear warheads for allied missile systems, such as the Honest John and later the Lance missiles. • Cold War Deployment: Members of Team C were stationed at key locations across West Germany, including Bremerhaven and other strategic sites, to ensure rapid response capabilities. • High Secrecy: Due to their nuclear mission, the team operated under strict security protocols, with access to weapon sites heavily restricted and guarded by both US and host nation forces. • Training Excellence: Team C underwent rigorous training in both conventional artillery and specialized nuclear handling procedures, making them among the most highly trained soldiers in the US Army during their era. • Emergency Drills: The unit regularly participated in NATO-wide readiness exercises, simulating rapid deployment and fire missions under simulated wartime conditions. • Recognition and Awards: Members of the 35th Artillery Attachment Team C received numerous commendations for their exemplary performance during high-stakes exercises and inspections by both US and allied commands. • Deactivation and Legacy: With the end of the Cold War and the drawdown of US nuclear forces in Europe, Team C and its parent units were deactivated in the early 1990s, but their service remains a point of pride among veterans. • Veteran Community: Former members of the 35th US Artillery Attachment Team C maintain an active network, sharing stories and preserving the unique history of their unit through reunions and online forums.