Killing SOG: Pentagon Lied, Green Berets Died

The third and final video of the Killing SOG series examines the deception and incompetence of MACV-SOG’s far removed leadership at the Pentagon and the negative effects it had on the cross-border operator’s life expectancy.
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[@TriphexCorporation]

I just discovered this channel! I'm amazed to see that there's a MAC V guy still alive who decided to start a TH-cam channel! Although you were denied your place in history at the time, the secrecy and the lies only made SOG more interesting to the current generation. About 95% of people with even the slightest military interest thinks of SOG as the most hardcore, for the simple reason that they routinely took casualties that no modern unit would accept and still went out there every day and got the job done. Being SF is hard enough by itself, it's even worse when you know that statistically your unit has an above 100% casualty rate. (More people killed than the total unit strength, because they filter replacements in over time)

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Great video. The fact SOG missions were leaked is shared by all the guys. A real shame, but you guy's improvised so well. And then I look at Afghanistan. Those ODAs drew experience directly from you ...they were embedded fully in villages and worked hard with the indig. Hats off to all of the men that never came home.

[@MORPHENE375]

I’ve always wanted to learn more about MACVSOG. I always thought they were so badass (still are), but learning how they were practically bait, really opened my eyes. I’ve heard almost nothing on MACVSOG teams at school, public knowledge, or even mentioned. People talk about modern day SEALs, special forces pod casts, etc; but I really do think we need more of this.

[@richardlhastingsjr7536]

He wasn't my uncle, he was my Father, with 3 tour's 1966 through 72.

[@artrunningbear3599]

Bastards! we lost 96% of the guys we worked with and they didn't give a damn. The kids today know of how shitty it can get in the military, good luck on recruiting, the kids today are smarter and they do research to see what's going on. Even a draft today would be hard because of how the military and Veterans Administration have treated wounded fathers.

[@LiveSilkies]

The government ⚟ 🤥 LIED? Not shocked. My dad MGS Harve Saal, was a Green Beret, I am blessed with the things he taught me, thank you for your service. Have a safe New Year sir 🎉🙏🏻❤️🤍💙

[@manofaction1807]

The more things changed, the more they stayed the same....

[@johnknorr1140]

Thanks again for this video very informative people need to know what you guys went through and how you were used like beat from my heart, saying thanks isn’t enough, but what you guys did probably saved my life 🇺🇸

[@joshswacina991]

As a kid I loved the movie Rambo. Man these MacVsog guys make Rambo look a wimp. I'm glad you guys are getting your stories out . The books are fantastic. WELCOME HOME ,,!

[@KanJonathan]

That sarcastic statement on REMF intel team is priceless.

[@maddog46]

Thanks for going and welcome home.

[@r3d5ive87]

I used to read so many stories about macvsog in SOF magazine in late 70s.

[@osvaldocaraballo7640]

If you read the books u see that some missions were terrible worst than suicide n wont change the way the operated, 12 guys 10 guys 8 then 6 guys against 100 ,200 300 1000 ,the CEO NCO said were losing to

[@DavidBain-mh1oz]

Guys, respect to you all, love from scotland.

[@thrillbilly6147]

My hometown hero never forgotten.

[@jamesporter1123]

when hear about all these higher ups messing the war in Vietnam i keep thinking of Martin Sheen's character in Apocalypse Now when he describes the staff officers as " a bunch of 4 star clowns who were going to give the game away"

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

FYI: Lt. E. Bargewell was my platoon leader at 2/75 Rangers, he was a legend!

[@RetiredRadioChaser]

Not my uncle, but the man who became the Detachment Commander of the small unit I was with, SSG James Wheat, was pulled from Laos to replace an incompetent SSG Det Commander. I forget exactly when that happened but I think it was after February 1971. When the Detachment was closed in June 1971, I assume Jim went back to MACV-SOG.

[@zaki2dunya321]

Your joke about staff officers and their work to "deeper understand the Vietnamese ppl" was comedy gold!😂

[@ricardorayg.9820]

The Moment SOG operators hit the ground they were compromised NVA Intel already had alot of these guys names and identities especially with help from Soviet advisors in the Nam