Videos

An era before SOCOM: LRRPs, Rangers, UDT/SEALs, Special Forces, MACV-SOG, Force Recon… SOFREP Original Content

by Jack Murphy

I thought you guys might enjoy this video I discovered the other day, it gives a nice peek into the world of our Vietnam-era Special Operations units:

Before SOCOM: LRRPs, Rangers, UDT/SEALs, Special Forces, MACV-SOG, Force Recon…

You've reached your daily free article limit.

Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.

Get Full Ad-Free Access For Just $0.50/Week

Enjoy unlimited digital access to our Military Culture, Defense, and Foreign Policy coverage content and support a veteran owned business. Already a subscriber?
Log In | Learn more

I thought you guys might enjoy this video I discovered the other day, it gives a nice peek into the world of our Vietnam-era Special Operations units:

Before SOCOM: LRRPs, Rangers, UDT/SEALs, Special Forces, MACV-SOG, Force Recon…

This article originally published on SOFREP 04.01.2012
About Jack Murphy View All Posts

Jack served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant on a Military Free Fall team in 5th Special Forces Group. Having left the military in 2010, he graduated from Columbia with a BA in political science. Murphy is the author of Reflexive Fire, Target Deck, Direct Action, and Gray Matter Splatter. His memoir, "Murphy's Law" is due for a 2019 release and can be pre-ordered now.

COMMENTS

You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.

Most Read

1

Promotion of Delta Force Trained General Who Led 82nd Airborne Division During Afghanistan Evacuation Held Up By Senate

 2

Navy Removes Yet Another Officer From Command

 3

Captain Lacie Hester First Woman in Air Force History to Be Awarded Silver Star

 4

US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle

 5

Inside Delta Force: America’s Most Elite Special Mission Unit

More from SOFREP

REAL EXPERTS.
REAL NEWS.

Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.

TRY 14 DAYS FREE

Already a subscriber? Log In