Det 1 USA Signal Svc FT Clayton CZ

Detachment 1, United States Army Signal Service, Fort Clayton, Canal Zone (Det 1 USA Signal Svc FT Clayton CZ), was a specialized communications unit stationed in the Panama Canal Zone during the Cold War era. Tasked with providing secure and reliable signal and communications support, the detachment played a critical role in maintaining command and control for U.S. Army South and other joint forces in the region. Its operations ensured seamless coordination across the strategically vital Panama Canal, which was essential for American military and logistical interests. The unit’s presence contributed to the broader mission of U.S. defense and stability operations in Central America until the gradual drawdown of U.S. forces and the transfer of the canal to Panamanian control in the late 20th century.