US MACV-SOG Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam, Warrior 159, Osprey

In 1964 Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, activated a joint unconventional task force known as the Studies and Observation Group—MACV-SOG. As a cover its mission was to conduct analysis of lessons learned in combat by all branches of service. SOG's real mission was to conduct covert strategic reconnaissance missions into Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam as well as sabotage and 'Black' psychological operations. Ground, air and naval assets were employed to insert, collect, extract, and otherwise support these operations. This book tells the complete story of these covert agents, from their recruitment and training, through to their deadly black-ops in the jungles of Vietnam.

Contents:

• Introduction Chronology Recruitment
• Enlistment Training Appearance
• Equipment
• Conditions of Service
• On Campaign
• Belief and Belonging
• Experience of Battle
• After the Battle
• Collecting
• Museums
• Re-enactment
• Bibliography
• Glossary
• Index

Author: Gordon L. Rottman

Illustrator: Brian Delf

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Description: 64 pages, Paperback, 247 X 184 mm.

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 370 gr.

Tags: VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA, SPECIAL OPERATIONS, US ARMY