27th Land Clearing Team

The 27th Land Clearing Team was a specialized U.S. Army engineering unit activated during the Vietnam War. Tasked with improving mobility and denying cover to the enemy, the team operated heavy bulldozers and engineering equipment to clear dense jungles, construct roads, and prepare defensive positions. Their efforts were crucial in supporting infantry operations, reducing ambush threats, and facilitating supply routes. The 27th Land Clearing Team often worked in hazardous conditions, facing both environmental dangers and enemy attacks, earning recognition for their vital contributions to combat engineering missions in Vietnam.