About this episode

This episode discusses the covert operations of the Studies and Observations Group during the Vietnam War, featuring insights from former members J.D. Bath and Bill Deacy.

Studies and Observations Group (SOG) was a highly classified, special ops unit that conducted unconventional warfare during the Vietnam War. SOG carried out the capture of enemy prisoners, rescued downed pilots, and conducted rescue operations to retrieve prisoners of war throughout Southeast Asia. The Task Force also engaged in clandestine intelligence, propaganda and psychological operations. J.D. Bath and Bill Deacy were members of this elite group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: J.D. Bath, Bill Deacy

Topics covered

• Vietnam War
• special operations
• unconventional warfare
• intelligence operations
• prisoner rescue

Keywords

• SOG
• Vietnam War
• special ops
• clandestine operations
• prisoner of war
• intelligence
• psychological operations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studies and Observations Group

Places: Vietnam, Southeast Asia

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