Short Synopsis
This comprehensive guide by a Special Ops combat veteran is the ultimate reference for military tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Full Synopsis
This comprehensive guide by a Special Ops combat veteran is the ultimate reference for military tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Intended for military SpecialOps personnel, this volume presents invaluable operational guidance with lessons learned from the legendary Military Assistance Command Vietnam–Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). Drawing on Special Reconnaissance operations conducted during the Vietnam Era, author Edward Wolcoff provides practical information alongside operational accounts and analyses of specific missions.

Wolcoff covers the gamut of specialized SR topics ranging from operational planning and preparation, through execution, logistics, and command and control—all in substantial tradecraft detail. Few of the tactics, techniques, and procedures or lessons-learned included in this book have been previously presented in a usable form for SpecOps personnel. This book is intended instruct the Special Operations units of today, and preserve this valuable tradecraft for future generations.