The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) is a military research complex and installation in Natick, MA charged by the U.S. Department of Defense with the research and development (including fielding and sustainment) of food, clothing, shelters, airdrop systems, and other servicemember support items for the U.S. military. Located there is the U.S.Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, otherwise known as "Natick Labs". Facilities from all the services are at the SSC.