Major Plaster Sir... your book " The Ultimate Sniper" from Pallidin Press started me on a path that eventually led me to three combat deployments in Iraq as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader. Thank you for all your hard work Sir
@Duke Craig listen to jocko and tilt talk. the military would never allow the things done in Vietnam to be done today. theyre highly snowflakey. would rather force critical race theory instead of the required training and females into special operations through lowered testing standards. you can also hear it from the mouth of one Commander Richard Marcinko, if screwtube hasnt screwed another historical figure out of existence. the OP is right, we need THESE badasses of Vietnam numbering in the 100s of thousands at this moment in time.
A great interview! I will listen to anything Major Plaster has to say. I am truly honored to know this gentleman as a neighbor, fellow writer, fellow veteran and most importantly, a good friend. He is truly a historical asset, both from the history he has lived and the history he has authored. This nation is richer to have men like John in its service.
I was a Marine Scout-sniper in RVN in 1966, a retreaded 0351 anti-tank assaultman, a 3.5 rocketman. The Corps pulled the 3.5 out of the T.O., and my gunnery sgt. shipped me off to Danang to a fast track 10 day sniper & scouting course. I can't recall the instructors any more, and true to Marine Corps documentation and records-keeping lapses then, HQ Marine Corps, or the Archives, could not find a record of the school, or anyone associated with it. I remember a couple of instructors who had strong southern drawls, but little else. The OIC of the program was a Major Jim Land, thought of as the father of the "modern" Marine Sniper program, during Vietnam. Somewhere, I remember this man, Major Plaster, his name, back then. I wonder if he was involved with our training, somehow. A great story, great man. Snipers were looked at like backshooters, assassins, by a lot of grunts, then. The same guys in my company who I worked and operated with before being re-assigned looked at me differently after I returned with a scoped bolt Winchester rifle, binocs, and camo utilities. Almost with suspicion, it felt. It was a job, same as theirs, but different. A few months later, an F.O. and I were blown up by an NVA mine on an operation, he was wounded mortally and died, I left both my legs on the already red soil of S. Vietnam, and medevac'ed to the States. End of both our Marine careers.
You sacrificed a lot. I hope life wasn't too hard for u after that. The realities of combat span many tragedies and untold sacrifices. I hope you made out alright injuries not withstanding.
Best buddy of mine worked at a grocery store John Plaster would visit in his home town and talk to him every now and then. Always thought it was cool to have 2 degrees of separation from the plastic man himself lol Glad to see him on video, sharing his story. Keep on keeping on boys, thank you for your high speed-low drag service 🙏
The only army guy inducted into the Air Force Hall of Fame? That is absolutely incredible. One day we are going to need men like this again and the sad part is we will have to go through the kind of world it takes to make men like this.
Like many of y’all, I’ve read all of both these amazing dudes’ published SOG stories. Grateful Jocko podcast creates this podcast series. Amazing story tellers - would love to hear Lynn Black talk Whiskey Tango Foxtrot someday god willing.
I loved John "plastic man" Plasters show on history too. Never knew he was a complete badass until recently. Glad to hear his story. Thank you John for getting these stories out and thank you Jocko for giving them a platform to do it
Have had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with John Plaster on several occassions- one of the nicest, humble gentlemen I've ever met. True warrior and a fantastic writer on top of it.
SOGCAST 010. Phenomenal, Tilt and John Plaster have both done so much for getting the stories of SOG out throughout their lives. Great to see them together
I have not known anything about SOG until I came across these videos in the last few months. Even though I have revered my uncle all these years I am even prouder to finally know a little of what Special forces did. I knew he was special just not how much. Thank goodness some of you are still alive to put your history where it belongs today.
Excellent content. I am quite familiar with SOG as my first husband did 2 tours ‘66-‘67-‘69 as a Door Gunner/Crew Chief flying you boys into Laos and Cambodia. Rough duty, you boys are serious warriors!🇺🇸 Welcome home!
These men are real life warriors, you imagine, grenades loosening your teeth going off , always maneuvering, constantly surrounded, basically special force guerrilla warfare, across the fence, moving through N/V camps , serious men. ,respect from Ireland 🇮🇪
Once again, Great Podcast. My Dad, Jack Damoth went through training group and the commo course with Mr. John Plaster. I appreciate you guys dearly for telling their stories and keeping the history alive
The depth of the town Of these operators incredible incredible. I'm glad these fellas are still around to there the heroic experiences. Is true sacrifice. Thank you.
Every page is like some Rambo Hollywood firefight and it's hundreds of pages, incredible!!! The coffee table SOG book is pricey but more than worth it for the amazing pictures 💜
Started reading Maj. Plaster's book when I was in high school in the mid 90's. I have re-read it every other year since then. I'm 45 today and it's a book I can't ever get rid of. I've loaned two hardback copies to friends and never got back.
Exactly my reaction. Just astounding how many times these guys were able to barely pull themselves out of an alligator's jaws (after kicking the blithering shit out of the alligator).
yesssssssssssssss!!! the man the legend the one that introduce me with two amazing books to the secret war in vietnam thank you jocko, Mr.tilt and Mr. plaster please more
What can someone who reveres you both, and all the others who did what you did, the survivors as well as those who are no longer with us, say beyond 'thank you so much'. That is not enough, but it comes from the heart and soul. And it is so wonderful that the internet has put us in touch with you to hear your amazing stories.
OUTSTANDING gentleman THANK YOU for your service et al. My dog eared copy of The Ultimate Sniper is in good company sitting next to White. Feather and Colonel Norm Chandler’s Death from Afar. Tilt thank you so much for doing this please bring back Major Plaster soon. Thank you Jocko as well.
Instead of playing games, I would lay with my kids and listen to these stories. I'm amazed how it sunk in. 11yrs old and fully versed on the vietnam war and our history. Love u all
"Plastic man" ..I distinctly remember the VERY 1st time I had seen my fathers' name in Print was in J.Plasters' 1st S.O.G book I was blown away (no pun intended). its wasn't long after thats I was in contact with "TILT"..& the rest is History & still moving forward, Honored to be a small part ~ Rich Fitts Jr (aka - Counter)
@@MrBojangles2020 these big brothers history valor sacrifices and the horrible wounds of the soul and the brain that they received is literally where Stallone got the idea he said for his character being a top secret green beret in Vietnam it’s pretty obvious he was basing his character from a sog legend and the most decorated soldier of all time Bob Howard that’s right not Audie Murphy can look it up just to name a few dsc x4, 8 Purple Hearts put in for 11 and the Medal of Honor was put in 3 times in one month finally gave him the third one and I believe he had 5-6 bronze stars with v device and I believe he even had a silver star or two that’s just a few every sog big brother that served with Bob said he was the finest and best soldier god ever created they literally forced him out of the army in 2006 Stallone disrespected him by trying to use his service as his background that big brother did shit and showed the balls honor and loyalty that Hollywood knows nothing about and could never show it to us what these big brothers did and went through god bless my big brothers from sog my heroes my rockstars and mentors and why I wanted to fight for my country got to ft Benning 30thag 9/6/01 hoping to see combat and live up to these guys just a little bit definitely got what I wanted and then some but look up Bob the guy is the real Rambo
@@robertmccready5874 yessir Bob was the best of the best.there was another fellow i remeber reading about that fought for the russians the germans and then came to the US and became a Green beret and entered SOG.the guys backround was absolutely nuts and on his first mission his heli was shot down and he was never found.he was so bad ass i like to think he walked out of that jungle on his own..
@@MrBojangles2020 yes you’re exactly right I couldn’t think of his name to mention him but yes he’s right up there with Bob and Lynne Black Jr and mad dog and col Dick Thompson hell they’re all the best I met Bob when I was stationed at Bragg he was so down to earth and he answered all my questions I had these big brothers are the best of the best
Did he have a choice? 🤔 Bob Howard set the bar pretty effin HIGH. 😳 nominated for 3 MOH? Ssg York who? 😂 BOB HOWARD is still the highest decorated soldier in history i think. What a warrior stud. I would have been totally honored just to stand at attention in his presence.
Thank you both. I was waiting for this. I read some of John Plaster's writings in the 90's. It was through him and Leroy Thompson who also wrote about SOG stuff in gun magazines at the time that I first learned about it. It was something about the whole thing that fascinated me more than other stuff. I was a gun enthusiast in my youth and was interested in military matters (later spent a few years doing infantry stuff in my country's army) but never really cared much about tanks, planes and all that. I was always obsessed with maps and compasses, land navigation, wilderness survival, expeditions and such instead and military wise I was always drawn to the American frontier, Indian wars, various colonial wars, the SOG/SF/LRRP stuff in Vietnam and some elements of the Rhodesian bush war. Very good show.
Tilt, Please do a podcast on the late MACVSOG CMOH recipient Sgt. Franklin Douglas Miller. Perhaps, James Shorten and others that knew Frank or were on the mission that rescued Franks team, could be interviewed about his service in MACVSOG?
@@johnmeyer2932 OMG That's the best news I have heard in ages, i read "Reflection of a Warrior" when it first came out and i have a hardback copy which I re-read a few months ago, it really shows the loyalty and devotion of the 'yards' he worked with. speaking of books, SOG chronicles part 2 needs to be out now sir!
Thank You for sharing this, I use to think growing up the Odyssey was the ultimate soldier s story of adapting and overcoming. I now know, the ultimate warriors of all time was you guys and the indigenous troops were the toughest I'll ever hear of. 👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇲🪖🎯 You all have giving me tears of joy of how proud I am to be American for our Freedom.
Sir i have watched the white feather interview 5 times at least. Thank you for your brave service and getting Carlos to talk! My favorite is when he nails the female vc when she squatted to take a piss. And 2500 meter shots putting a scope on a M2 Browning .50 cal. Amazing natural shooter Carlos was. You did every shooter a service getting him recorded. I thought your voice sounded familiar. Welcome home too sirs. You introduced DOPE! No way, legends interviewing legends thanks to Jocko. This interview is as good as the Carlos Hathcock interview! My grandfather served in ww2 on dads side and my moms father was Army 4 years then Marine MP in North Korea. He told a story of his best buddy taking watchtower duty from my grandfather Dallas Webb and a chinese sniper killed his friend right in front of him.
Mr Plaster is probably my favorite SOG man. His personality is so cool and every time I hear that Ashtray II mission, I close my eyes & try to imagine what it must’ve felt like to be on & pull off a hit like that. All of these men are so unique. I’ve studied them for years since I found out about them in SOF magazine as a kid. So glad all their stories are finally being told & recognized. Not sure there was ever a deadlier unit in history. Thank you great men for your service to the greatest country on earth; thank you for sharing the stories with us.
It's amazing how often I'm gobsmacked after hearing the stories of these missions. What these guys did, what they endured, and the sheer amount of damage they inflicted on an enemy force several orders of magnitude larger, I mean - it's almost unbelievable. Yet it all happened, and at a level of intensity that can't be conveyed any better than by these warriors who made it happen. The fact that all the SOG vets are so quietly confident and humble makes their stories all the more impactful and compelling. My nephew is a young Army SGT with aspirations to join SF. I have him listening to all these podcasts and reading the books authored by SOG veterans and recommend any combat arms MOS leader to do the same.
With the most Humble Respect thank you for telling these stories that I only got in bits and pieces. Growing up with a Korean War veteran I could only imagine. This generation of warriors are the reason myself and my brothers made it home. God Bless them all..!!!
Maj John Plaster is an awesome human being. Funny story how we met, still one of my favorites to tell. 1998 Super Sniper Shootout…Raton, NM. He is truly a great man. He’s forgotten more than some will ever learn.
My Uncle was Larry A. Stephens, KIA January 29, 1969 with Simmons and Bullard. I visit all three of them on the wall when I take my students to DC in the spring every year. Thank you for honoring him by telling his story.
I've read a books from each of you, not all of them yet, but thank you for your service. Whether people agree with wars/conflicts or not, what these guys did and other soldiers do for each other and country is absolutely unbelievable. Its unreal. Thank you for telling your stories as well so we can get a small glimpse of what these American heroes went through and did. Thank you Jocko as well for giving them a platform.
I don’t think they mentioned it but he also has a SOG photo book out there with a bunch of rare photos from that time period. It’s super cool if any of y’all come across a copy
@@camshaft3405 It’s called SOG: A photo history of the secret wars. It’s a companion book to the original with a bunch of photos that correspond to the stories. It’s can be difficult to find and usually the price marked up online when you do find one.
MEN OF SOG, we need an HBO series on MACV SOG Recon Teams, Hatchet Forces, Spike Teams(I could be wrong but believe they were the same) told with the utmost realism(which is to say truth). Men of SOG WE NEED THIS! Both men like myself who if I had one wish to go back in time to serve in a unit, SOG Recon Teams, I’d do it in a heartbeat, I truly would. I always wanted to be a SEAL ESPECIALLY in Nam, that is until I could out about SF Recon Teams for SOG. Please, please, please make these unparalleled missions for those of us born too late. You lucky sonsofbitches grew up IN THE BEST GENERATION IN MY HONEST OPINION. Can’t say enough about myself and guys that got our hands on your books when we were very very young.
I can't help but think that the military was using these SOG guys as bait. You get the enemy to reveal their position so you can drop bombs on them. The only other explanation is that they forced the Vietnamese to divert a lot of their forces to defending their supply lines so they weren't at the front. Either way no thanks, that's some serious dedication to the military.
I love John's wheezy little chuckle.. makes me smile every time. This is one.of the best guests so far. What an absolute legend. I wish the other dudes would get into the detail as much as this guy did. The SOG guys are absolutely legendary.
Great video! I had already read his SOG book, loved it. Didn’t know about his Secret Commandos book until I saw this video. Downloaded it immediately and have started reading it. John was a year ahead of me joining the army, but very similar experience throughout to graduating from training group. Went through abn infantry at Camp Crockett, have fond memories of phase 1 and Terrible Torres. The legend of the golf balls at ft. sam was well known by the time I got there. Went to 6th grp and subsequently spent 5 months in Arabic language school. Great stories by both of you. Thanks so much for keeping SOG alive.
I read SOG, and Ultimate Sniper in high school. Was sincerely hoping for this interview when SOGCAST came online. Please have these guests on for follow up interviews. Thank you both!
I came across Plaster's Sniper instructional video on VHS in the mid 90's. There was no context as to who he was and I always thought he was some random guy. Amazing to find out about him after all these years.
I can't believe I'm watching this. I've long been a fan of Major Plaster. I bought a copy of Ultimate Sniper at the PX when I was an E-2 in 1996. Maybe 10 years ago it was so old and battered I ordered a new one. It came autographed.
My grandfather was one of the sketch artists for the rifle handbooks in the late 60s… he was with the marksmen unit at camp perry. He said his unit guys ‘taught snipers, or taught the guys who taught snipers’… he was a good shot but he wasn’t a shooter, he was there artist
Wow! Listening to 2 SOG legends talk about SOG is awesome! I've read Tilt's book "Across the Fence" and Plaster's SOG History book (I don't remember the exact title), and to hear them speak about it together is a real treat. Thank you!
I thought 2 hours 48 minutes! I don't have time for that. I hung on every word. Great video! I didn't find a video on sniping but hope you two do a sniping video. Thank you both for your service and Best Wishes from Montana M.H.
Major Plaster Sir... your book " The Ultimate Sniper" from Pallidin Press started me on a path that eventually led me to three combat deployments in Iraq as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader.
Thank you for all your hard work Sir
Thanks for your service!
Rah
Semper dawg. Tyfys
Sucks that Paladin Press went out of business
Hell yeah brother, yall kicked ass over there. Semper Fi
17 year old E3 green beret. Very impressive. We don't make them like that anymore. Thanks guys. We appreciate your service. God bless
Yes America does still make 'em like that, it always has and always will.
@Duke Craig listen to jocko and tilt talk. the military would never allow the things done in Vietnam to be done today. theyre highly snowflakey. would rather force critical race theory instead of the required training and females into special operations through lowered testing standards. you can also hear it from the mouth of one Commander Richard Marcinko, if screwtube hasnt screwed another historical figure out of existence.
the OP is right, we need THESE badasses of Vietnam numbering in the 100s of thousands at this moment in time.
We do tho , their out there not everybody is a pussy
America makes them like that still, they just imprison them for acting like men and boomers hate them because they have a record 😂
A great interview! I will listen to anything Major Plaster has to say. I am truly honored to know this gentleman as a neighbor, fellow writer, fellow veteran and most importantly, a good friend. He is truly a historical asset, both from the history he has lived and the history he has authored. This nation is richer to have men like John in its service.
I was a Marine Scout-sniper in RVN in 1966, a retreaded 0351 anti-tank assaultman, a 3.5 rocketman. The Corps pulled the 3.5 out of the T.O., and my gunnery sgt. shipped me off to Danang to a fast track 10 day sniper & scouting course. I can't recall the instructors any more, and true to Marine Corps documentation and records-keeping lapses then, HQ Marine Corps, or the Archives, could not find a record of the school, or anyone associated with it. I remember a couple of instructors who had strong southern drawls, but little else. The OIC of the program was a Major Jim Land, thought of as the father of the "modern" Marine Sniper program, during Vietnam. Somewhere, I remember this man, Major Plaster, his name, back then. I wonder if he was involved with our training, somehow. A great story, great man. Snipers were looked at like backshooters, assassins, by a lot of grunts, then. The same guys in my company who I worked and operated with before being re-assigned looked at me differently after I returned with a scoped bolt Winchester rifle, binocs, and camo utilities. Almost with suspicion, it felt. It was a job, same as theirs, but different. A few months later, an F.O. and I were blown up by an NVA mine on an operation, he was wounded mortally and died, I left both my legs on the already red soil of S. Vietnam, and medevac'ed to the States. End of both our Marine careers.
You sacrificed a lot. I hope life wasn't too hard for u after that.
The realities of combat span many tragedies and untold sacrifices.
I hope you made out alright injuries not withstanding.
@@sm8781of course it was hard until he bought a shrimp boat
Welcome Home Brother
Best buddy of mine worked at a grocery store John Plaster would visit in his home town and talk to him every now and then. Always thought it was cool to have 2 degrees of separation from the plastic man himself lol Glad to see him on video, sharing his story. Keep on keeping on boys, thank you for your high speed-low drag service 🙏
The only army guy inducted into the Air Force Hall of Fame? That is absolutely incredible. One day we are going to need men like this again and the sad part is we will have to go through the kind of world it takes to make men like this.
Weak men make Hard Times
Hard Times make Hard Men
Hard Men make Easy Times
Easy Times make Weak Men.
Paraphrased but the point is there.
RLTW.
Yeah and we’re at the last line of that
@@cliffbowls That's what I'm afraid of.
We're already getting deep into the first line actually
@@jamesb2291 that’s optimistic, I think things are gonna get a lot worse before they get better
Like many of y’all, I’ve read all of both these amazing dudes’ published SOG stories. Grateful Jocko podcast creates this podcast series. Amazing story tellers - would love to hear Lynn Black talk Whiskey Tango Foxtrot someday god willing.
Couldn’t agree more. Reading “Across the Fence” Blackjack’s chapter hit hardest… my Kindle edition, highlighted last paragraph, note “Effing Hell?!?”
Thank you Mr. Meyer. Being 23, all of these SOG episodes are badass. Thank you for your service
Always wanted to see him interviewed .. my wish had come true .. 🙏
Him and Lynn black and the one guy who was still serving in the GWOT
@@MrBojangles2020 indeed … the Frenchmen interview on jocko podcast was outstanding also 👍🏻
I have been waiting for this podcast . Thank you, Mr. Myer, for doing this ! Mr. plaster was the 1st book about SOG I read .
Same here!
I loved John "plastic man" Plasters show on history too. Never knew he was a complete badass until recently. Glad to hear his story. Thank you John for getting these stories out and thank you Jocko for giving them a platform to do it
Have had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with John Plaster on several occassions- one of the nicest, humble gentlemen I've ever met. True warrior and a fantastic writer on top of it.
Thank you! You gentleman are the best of your generation!!! This is an outstanding podcast.
*Jocko Willink is the Reluctant Leader we need.*
.....We know you've done enough, but your Nation needs you.
🇺🇸 *2024* 🦅
SOGCAST 010. Phenomenal, Tilt and John Plaster have both done so much for getting the stories of SOG out throughout their lives. Great to see them together
I have not known anything about SOG until I came across these videos in the last few months. Even though I have revered my uncle all these years I am even prouder to finally know a little of what Special forces did. I knew he was special just not how much. Thank goodness some of you are still alive to put your history where it belongs today.
The audio of Plaster riding covey rescuing RT Hawaii and RT Colorado is on TH-cam...pretty riveting to listen to it
Thank you for all you do!!! I check TH-cam nonstop for SOG stories!!! You men are the pillars that support this great nation!!!
SOG Cast never ceases to amaze me. I have the greatest respect for you all.
Excellent content. I am quite familiar with SOG as my first husband did 2 tours ‘66-‘67-‘69 as a Door Gunner/Crew Chief flying you boys into Laos and Cambodia. Rough duty, you boys are serious warriors!🇺🇸 Welcome home!
These men are real life warriors, you imagine, grenades loosening your teeth going off , always maneuvering, constantly surrounded, basically special force guerrilla warfare, across the fence, moving through N/V camps , serious men. ,respect from Ireland 🇮🇪
Once again, Great Podcast. My Dad, Jack Damoth went through training group and the commo course with Mr. John Plaster. I appreciate you guys dearly for telling their stories and keeping the history alive
oh man another SOGCast it has made my day. cant get enough of SOGCast
You guys are giving us a helluva Christmas, 3 episodes in just a few weeks, we're really blessed!
Yes we are
For real these podcasts are literally historical documents/media.
There are 28 or so episodes on Spotify
@@hanyolo382 wow thanks, i had no idea.
The depth of the town Of these operators incredible incredible. I'm glad these fellas are still around to there the heroic experiences. Is true sacrifice. Thank you.
Outstanding! John Plaster, American hero and wonderful man
I so enjoy these podcasts. Keep them comming Sir.
I read John Plaster's SOG in the '90s when it first came out, and I don't know how any of these guys came out alive.
Every page is like some Rambo Hollywood firefight and it's hundreds of pages, incredible!!! The coffee table SOG book is pricey but more than worth it for the amazing pictures 💜
Started reading Maj. Plaster's book when I was in high school in the mid 90's. I have re-read it every other year since then. I'm 45 today and it's a book I can't ever get rid of. I've loaned two hardback copies to friends and never got back.
Exactly my reaction. Just astounding how many times these guys were able to barely pull themselves out of an alligator's jaws (after kicking the blithering shit out of the alligator).
Thank you for all of the SOGCast videos and sharing all of your stories.
Showing my age here but I still own a copy of his video on VHS tape, the ultimate sniper 😁
wow that's priceless American History...
* Showing wisdom not age
yesssssssssssssss!!! the man the legend the one that introduce me with two amazing books to the secret war in vietnam
thank you jocko, Mr.tilt and Mr. plaster
please more
What can someone who reveres you both, and all the others who did what you did, the survivors as well as those who are no longer with us, say beyond 'thank you so much'. That is not enough, but it comes from the heart and soul. And it is so wonderful that the internet has put us in touch with you to hear your amazing stories.
I listened to the recording of RT Colorado. Guy doesn't sound too panicked, freaking ice in their veins. Amazing
It’s so amazing we have been allowed to hear the stories of these gentlemen. Thank You.
OUTSTANDING gentleman THANK YOU for your service et al.
My dog eared copy of The Ultimate Sniper is in good company sitting next to White. Feather and Colonel Norm Chandler’s Death from Afar.
Tilt thank you so much for doing this please bring back Major Plaster soon. Thank you Jocko as well.
I had the honor of meeting both of these great men at SOAR this year. Listen to these podcasts in the office everyday. Great job!
Instead of playing games, I would lay with my kids and listen to these stories. I'm amazed how it sunk in. 11yrs old and fully versed on the vietnam war and our history. Love u all
These are two legends… wow!!! Havia this two together in the podcast is mind blowing. Thank you Jocko!
Excellent interview. Thanks to you both for sharing your time, thoughts and experiences
"Plastic man" ..I distinctly remember the VERY 1st time I had seen my fathers' name in Print was in J.Plasters' 1st S.O.G book I was blown away (no pun intended). its wasn't long after thats I was in contact with "TILT"..& the rest is History & still moving forward, Honored to be a small part ~ Rich Fitts Jr (aka - Counter)
I remember reading Plaster’s first SOG book and thinking, “Are there really guys like this???”
Great podcast. Thank you!
I read it and said these are where all these movie ideas come from!!
which was his first book, i have read the American commandos book which more of a history of SOG which was brilliant!
@@MrBojangles2020 these big brothers history valor sacrifices and the horrible wounds of the soul and the brain that they received is literally where Stallone got the idea he said for his character being a top secret green beret in Vietnam it’s pretty obvious he was basing his character from a sog legend and the most decorated soldier of all time Bob Howard that’s right not Audie Murphy can look it up just to name a few dsc x4, 8 Purple Hearts put in for 11 and the Medal of Honor was put in 3 times in one month finally gave him the third one and I believe he had 5-6 bronze stars with v device and I believe he even had a silver star or two that’s just a few every sog big brother that served with Bob said he was the finest and best soldier god ever created they literally forced him out of the army in 2006 Stallone disrespected him by trying to use his service as his background that big brother did shit and showed the balls honor and loyalty that Hollywood knows nothing about and could never show it to us what these big brothers did and went through god bless my big brothers from sog my heroes my rockstars and mentors and why I wanted to fight for my country got to ft Benning 30thag 9/6/01 hoping to see combat and live up to these guys just a little bit definitely got what I wanted and then some but look up Bob the guy is the real Rambo
@@robertmccready5874 yessir Bob was the best of the best.there was another fellow i remeber reading about that fought for the russians the germans and then came to the US and became a Green beret and entered SOG.the guys backround was absolutely nuts and on his first mission his heli was shot down and he was never found.he was so bad ass i like to think he walked out of that jungle on his own..
@@MrBojangles2020 yes you’re exactly right I couldn’t think of his name to mention him but yes he’s right up there with Bob and Lynne Black Jr and mad dog and col Dick Thompson hell they’re all the best I met Bob when I was stationed at Bragg he was so down to earth and he answered all my questions I had these big brothers are the best of the best
Thanks Mr. Meyer you've been on one lately keep em coming Sir
There's at least one in the pipe, recorded uploaded, marked private and waiting to be made public, probably next week same time.
At first it was a month gap then a month and a week two weeks later....really really random
Two Legendary Johns 🤟🤟🤟
Loved Plasters book! Hopefully @Jockpodcastofficial will get caught up on video uploads of SOGCAST
What do you mean?
@@legionarulsquad6676 SOGCAST podcast audio is on episode 29. This episode is 1 year old or more.
Thank you for your service gentlemen! I am so appreciative to be able to listen in on these incredible stories! Sincerely, thank you!!
Come on Maj Plaster! We need some reprints of your books!
Truly legendary man.
Respect from Romania 🇷🇴
Heeey! Much love Romania from America
@@mq9893 much appreciated 🤗
Hearing John chuckle like a kid about killing NVA gets me everytime. Have had these on repeat the last few days wish I had more to listen to.
This is very knowledgeable, Good to see you guys. Good to see you at it again, Major Plaster.
'Tilt' and the 'Plastic Man'. Doesn't get any better than this.
I served with Bob Howard's son in Afghanistan, every bit the fighter his father was.
Did he have a choice? 🤔
Bob Howard set the bar pretty effin HIGH. 😳 nominated for 3 MOH?
Ssg York who? 😂
BOB HOWARD is still the highest decorated soldier in history i think. What a warrior stud.
I would have been totally honored just to stand at attention in his presence.
Thank you both. I was waiting for this. I read some of John Plaster's writings in the 90's. It was through him and Leroy Thompson who also wrote about SOG stuff in gun magazines at the time that I first learned about it. It was something about the whole thing that fascinated me more than other stuff. I was a gun enthusiast in my youth and was interested in military matters (later spent a few years doing infantry stuff in my country's army) but never really cared much about tanks, planes and all that. I was always obsessed with maps and compasses, land navigation, wilderness survival, expeditions and such instead and military wise I was always drawn to the American frontier, Indian wars, various colonial wars, the SOG/SF/LRRP stuff in Vietnam and some elements of the Rhodesian bush war.
Very good show.
Major P it was a pleasure to meet you and work for you. Thank you for the opportunity. You are an American hero!
Hell yea another one!!! 🎉🎉 thank you sir!
Tilt,
Please do a podcast on the late MACVSOG CMOH recipient Sgt. Franklin Douglas Miller. Perhaps, James Shorten and others that knew Frank or were on the mission that rescued Franks team, could be interviewed about his service in MACVSOG?
Working on it.
@@johnmeyer2932 OMG That's the best news I have heard in ages, i read "Reflection of a Warrior" when it first came out and i have a hardback copy which I re-read a few months ago, it really shows the loyalty and devotion of the 'yards' he worked with.
speaking of books, SOG chronicles part 2 needs to be out now sir!
@@jamesporter1123 Thank you James. Still trying to find time to sit down and get going with it. Have a good weekend.
Great, great, show! Thank you for your service!!!
This is one of my favorite podcast
Thank You for sharing this, I use to think growing up the Odyssey was the ultimate soldier s story of adapting and overcoming. I now know, the ultimate warriors of all time was you guys and the indigenous troops were the toughest I'll ever hear of. 👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇲🪖🎯 You all have giving me tears of joy of how proud I am to be American for our Freedom.
Much respect for both of these great men! I salute you both! God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏
Couldn't say it better myself God bless you gentlemen thank God for that because America is better place because of them
Sir i have watched the white feather interview 5 times at least. Thank you for your brave service and getting Carlos to talk! My favorite is when he nails the female vc when she squatted to take a piss. And 2500 meter shots putting a scope on a M2 Browning .50 cal. Amazing natural shooter Carlos was. You did every shooter a service getting him recorded. I thought your voice sounded familiar. Welcome home too sirs. You introduced DOPE! No way, legends interviewing legends thanks to Jocko. This interview is as good as the Carlos Hathcock interview! My grandfather served in ww2 on dads side and my moms father was Army 4 years then Marine MP in North Korea. He told a story of his best buddy taking watchtower duty from my grandfather Dallas Webb and a chinese sniper killed his friend right in front of him.
Mr Plaster is probably my favorite SOG man. His personality is so cool and every time I hear that Ashtray II mission, I close my eyes & try to imagine what it must’ve felt like to be on & pull off a hit like that. All of these men are so unique. I’ve studied them for years since I found out about them in SOF magazine as a kid. So glad all their stories are finally being told & recognized. Not sure there was ever a deadlier unit in history. Thank you great men for your service to the greatest country on earth; thank you for sharing the stories with us.
Thank you men, I have followed Plaster's books since the 90's.
I just started learning about Mac SOG , amazing stuff and I appreciate their service - thank you 🇺🇸
thanks for the upload. I've read 4 of Johns books. They are all awesome. Cheers from Europe
I'm so excited to watch this.
I loved his book.
It's amazing how often I'm gobsmacked after hearing the stories of these missions. What these guys did, what they endured, and the sheer amount of damage they inflicted on an enemy force several orders of magnitude larger, I mean - it's almost unbelievable. Yet it all happened, and at a level of intensity that can't be conveyed any better than by these warriors who made it happen. The fact that all the SOG vets are so quietly confident and humble makes their stories all the more impactful and compelling. My nephew is a young Army SGT with aspirations to join SF. I have him listening to all these podcasts and reading the books authored by SOG veterans and recommend any combat arms MOS leader to do the same.
What’s amazing to me is how they were able at 17-19 say I want SF and get assigned. Turned out to e some of the best warriors.
With the most Humble Respect thank you for telling these stories that I only got in bits and pieces. Growing up with a Korean War veteran I could only imagine. This generation of warriors are the reason myself and my brothers made it home. God Bless them all..!!!
It's a wonderful thing, to have this history recorded for future generations. Thank you!
Maj John Plaster is an awesome human being. Funny story how we met, still one of my favorites to tell. 1998 Super Sniper Shootout…Raton, NM. He is truly a great man. He’s forgotten more than some will ever learn.
My Uncle was Larry A. Stephens, KIA January 29, 1969 with Simmons and Bullard. I visit all three of them on the wall when I take my students to DC in the spring every year. Thank you for honoring him by telling his story.
I've read a books from each of you, not all of them yet, but thank you for your service. Whether people agree with wars/conflicts or not, what these guys did and other soldiers do for each other and country is absolutely unbelievable. Its unreal. Thank you for telling your stories as well so we can get a small glimpse of what these American heroes went through and did. Thank you Jocko as well for giving them a platform.
A brave man, great historian and author! I'm very envious!
A fantastic interview with the two of my favorite legends to listen to! My favorite podcast to listen to!🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
I don’t think they mentioned it but he also has a SOG photo book out there with a bunch of rare photos from that time period. It’s super cool if any of y’all come across a copy
What’s it called
@@camshaft3405 It’s called SOG: A photo history of the secret wars. It’s a companion book to the original with a bunch of photos that correspond to the stories. It’s can be difficult to find and usually the price marked up online when you do find one.
Can't say how many times I've read Maj Plaster's books, the man is a great writer.
MEN OF SOG, we need an HBO series on MACV SOG Recon Teams, Hatchet Forces, Spike Teams(I could be wrong but believe they were the same) told with the utmost realism(which is to say truth). Men of SOG WE NEED THIS! Both men like myself who if I had one wish to go back in time to serve in a unit, SOG Recon Teams, I’d do it in a heartbeat, I truly would. I always wanted to be a SEAL ESPECIALLY in Nam, that is until I could out about SF Recon Teams for SOG. Please, please, please make these unparalleled missions for those of us born too late. You lucky sonsofbitches grew up IN THE BEST GENERATION IN MY HONEST OPINION. Can’t say enough about myself and guys that got our hands on your books when we were very very young.
It's about time.
This man and my uncle (prior MAC V SOG) are the inspiration for my decisions as a young High Schooler.
RLTW Carpe Noctem Brothers
I can't help but think that the military was using these SOG guys as bait. You get the enemy to reveal their position so you can drop bombs on them. The only other explanation is that they forced the Vietnamese to divert a lot of their forces to defending their supply lines so they weren't at the front. Either way no thanks, that's some serious dedication to the military.
Who is your uncle
@@budgibson185 They called him Carbide, was a SFC when he got out.
Thank you gentlemen so much for sharing.
I love John's wheezy little chuckle.. makes me smile every time.
This is one.of the best guests so far. What an absolute legend. I wish the other dudes would get into the detail as much as this guy did.
The SOG guys are absolutely legendary.
These stories are incredible. Thank you.
Great video! I had already read his SOG book, loved it. Didn’t know about his Secret Commandos book until I saw this video. Downloaded it immediately and have started reading it. John was a year ahead of me joining the army, but very similar experience throughout to graduating from training group. Went through abn infantry at Camp Crockett, have fond memories of phase 1 and Terrible Torres. The legend of the golf balls at ft. sam was well known by the time I got there. Went to 6th grp and subsequently spent 5 months in Arabic language school. Great stories by both of you. Thanks so much for keeping SOG alive.
you help usto remember those who we love and have died. thank you.
I read SOG, and Ultimate Sniper in high school. Was sincerely hoping for this interview when SOGCAST came online. Please have these guests on for follow up interviews. Thank you both!
Great video with awesome stories. Also thank you all for your service! 👍👍
John Plaster is a hero, much like most in SOG, he's a hero of mine too.
I don't think you know what a hero is. Clown.
@@AllergicFungus I seriously doubt anyone really cares what you think Bob lol.
@@texaswader Obviously nobody does for yours either. I don't.
What a story teller. Absolute legend!
ROGER THAT !
Amazing man. Amazing warrior. Amazing stories! I am so proud of all of the SOG guys.
I came across Plaster's Sniper instructional video on VHS in the mid 90's. There was no context as to who he was and I always thought he was some random guy. Amazing to find out about him after all these years.
I wonder if that still exists?? That would be amazing to see
@@NinjaofApathy it does exist! Its on youtube
Nice upload jocko. much respect for this man to come back alive keep the SOG casts coming. This is a real as it gets fighting communism.
I can't believe I'm watching this. I've long been a fan of Major Plaster. I bought a copy of Ultimate Sniper at the PX when I was an E-2 in 1996. Maybe 10 years ago it was so old and battered I ordered a new one. It came autographed.
Excellent interview. Thank you John! 🇺🇸
Please do more episodes with this absolute legend! Awesome episode, got chills down my spine during the “prairie fire” segment.
I LOVE THIS SHOW!! THANK YOU, SO MUCH. !!!
thank you sirs, this precious interview is immortalised forever.
Love these. More please!
Amazing as always great interview 👍
My grandfather was one of the sketch artists for the rifle handbooks in the late 60s… he was with the marksmen unit at camp perry. He said his unit guys ‘taught snipers, or taught the guys who taught snipers’… he was a good shot but he wasn’t a shooter, he was there artist
I'm retired Air Force, yoi guys were and are my heros. I read about you guys all my life. Thank you
Wow! Listening to 2 SOG legends talk about SOG is awesome! I've read Tilt's book "Across the Fence" and Plaster's SOG History book (I don't remember the exact title), and to hear them speak about it together is a real treat. Thank you!
I thought 2 hours 48 minutes! I don't have time for that.
I hung on every word. Great video!
I didn't find a video on sniping but hope you two do a sniping video.
Thank you both for your service and Best Wishes from Montana M.H.
Paladin Press and SOF Magazine back in the 80's made me know about Major John Plaster 'Plastic Man' US Army Ret.