This video was made possible thanks to everyone on the Simple History Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory In the shadows of the Vietnam War, elite MACV-SOG teams carried out top-secret missions deep in enemy territory. Facing relentless danger, every member endured injury, giving the unit a 100% casualty rate. Discover the untold story of these fearless operatives. #VietnamWar #MACVSOG #SecretWar Check out our other Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdc6bs3I8s6Y4QE_3g3MZw Dis

MACV-SOG was one of the most notorious units in US military history. Nicknamed the 'Ghosts of the Jungle,' this black-ops unit reported directly to the Pentagon and was outside the normal chain of command. They were officially a studies and observations group to mislead the enemy and even US politicians. Missions included illegal cross-border raids into Cambodia and Laos, prisoner snatch operations, sabotage and reconnaissance missions, and psy-ops. Many of their operations remain classified tod

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Countless legends have been spawned from the MACV-SOG, who fought some of the most harrowing missions of the Vietnam War. This task force, which included U.S. Special Forces operators, was charged with carrying out secretive, unconventional missions, many of which have never been written about or discussed in a public setting. Due to the unconventional nature of their missions and the availability of certain resources, the gear these men carried did not fall in line with the equipment typically