Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV-SOG)

Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was a covert U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War, specializing in highly secret and risky operations. Its missions included reconnaissance, sabotage, and gathering intelligence behind enemy lines in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Composed of elite personnel from various branches, MACV-SOG operated secretly to support broader military and political goals, often involving unconventional tactics. Its work helped provide critical information and sabotage capabilities in the complex and clandestine aspects of the war, though much of its activity remained classified during and after the conflict.