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Modern Forces Living History Group and it aims to faithfully portray the units of MACV-SOG in the period of 1964-1972 during the Vietnam conflict.
The aim of the group is to understand the missions MACV-SOG undertook during the Vietnam War by exploring its tactics and equipment through living history displays, re-enactments and Mil-Sim airsoft events. Our main event of the year is War & Peace in the UK, this year will be our biggest yet. We also try and make it to events in Europe and the US when time and finances allow.
We appreciate comments from SOG veterans and have recently been talking to SOG One-Zeros John S. Meyer (RT Idaho), Lee Burkins (RT Vermont), John Good (RT Texas & RT Arizona), John C McGovern (RT Virginia), Larry Crowder (Special Security Office), Bill Barclay (RT Krait) and Nick Brokhausen (RT Habu) about how we can make what we do as correct as possible. Here is what John S. Meyer and John C McGovern had to say.
We are a non-political organisation. Modern Forces Living History Group is multi period living history group covering post 1945 conflicts, periods we cover include;
Vietnam War: MACV-SOG RT Montana
Iraq/Afghanistan: US and UK Special Forces
Iraq/Afghanistan
Team News & Site Updates
Site Update: SOG Veteran: Nguyen Cong Hiep: 0-1 RT Idaho: 01.09.10:
Modern Forces Honorary Member Jack Kull (right) and fellow SOG enthusiast Joe DeSantos (left) recently visited legendary Vietnamese 0-1 Nguyen Cong Hiep at this place of business in Houston.
Site Update: Military Odyssey 2010: 23.08.10:
It's our next big show of the year this coming bank holiday weekend, would be great to see folks there if they are visiting. Our display this year will focus around a radio relay site.
Site Update: Combined Ops 2010: Headcorn Aerodrome: 23.08.10:
One of the team went to a small show called Combined Ops, so called because of the mix of airshow and living history show.
Site Update: SOG Veteran:, Michael Forte, RT West Virginia: Uniforms & Personal items: 22.08.10:
We have been contacted by the Nephew of Michael Forte the 1-0 of RT West Virginia, he shared these great pictures of his Uncles uniforms and other personal items.
Site Update: SOG Veteran:, Michael Forte, RT West Virginia: CISO NVA Boots: 20.08.10:
We have been contacted by the Nephew of Micheal Forte the 1-0 of RT West Virginia, he shared these great pictures of his Uncles CISO manufactured boots with us.
Site Update: Navy Seal LBE 20.08.10:
This is an example of the type of cut-down LBE carried by Navy Seals during ambush missions
Site Update: Navy Seal Float Coat: Modified 20.08.10:
This is a genuine,, but heavily modified, Navy Seal float coat. Nota SOG item but you can tell this has some history....
Site Update: SOG Veteran:, Michael Forte, RT West Virginia: 12.08.10:
We have been contacted by the Nephew of Micheal Forte the 1-0 of RT West Virginia, he shared these great pictures with us.
Site Update: Photo Report: Bovington Tank Museum: 12.08.10:
Not SOG related but a photo report from one of the best Tank Museums in the world at Bovington, the home of the Tank.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK:Life Around Camp: 09.08.10:
Some shots around the Modern Forces camp, including the infamous helicopter incident.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK:SOG HALO Operations: 06.08.10:
A photo-shoot showing a SOG HALO team member being rigged for a jump.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK:RT Montana Brightlight Mission 1970: 06.08.10:
Our big photo-shoot this year was a Brightlight mission to rescue a downed Phantom pilot, same shoot as below but in colour.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK:RT Montana Brightlight Mission 1970: 06.08.10:
Our big photo-shoot this year was a Brightlight mission to rescue a downed Phantom pilot
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: SOG Through The Ages 1965-1971: 06.08.10:
A photo-shoot depicting SOGs long involvement in the Vietnam War showing the development of equipment and uniforms during this period.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: RT New York: Running Heavy 1971: 06.08.10:
Later in the war SOG missions were compromised and a welcoming committee was almost granted upon insertion, the SOG response was to run "Heavy".
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: Seal Team 2, 1971: 06.08.10:
Same shoot as below but the photos were taken with an iPhone app called Hipstamatic that gives a great vintage look.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: Seal Team 2, 1971: 06.08.10:
A new Navy Seal photo shoot, this time depicting SealL Team 2.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: SASR 1971: 06.08.10:
Same shoot as below but the photos were taken with an iPhone app called Hipstamatic that gives a great vintage look.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: SASR 1971: 06.08.10:
This year we revisited our SASR impression and did a new photo-shoot, some great custom aAustralian gear.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: Our Camp Display 06.08.10:
The second update from this years War & Peace show,here we show some shots around camp and some pictures taken of the event.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: Display Set Up: 06.08.10:
The first update from this years War & Peace show, this selection of photos covers the team building our display.
Site Update: War & Peace 2010, Kent, UK: Home Page: 06.08.10:
All our War & Peace photos can be found on this page.
Site Update: Weekend OF Hereos, Glendale, California: 29.07.10:
An update from one of US members Jack Kull featuring some custome MACV-SOG 1/6 figures shown at the Weekend of Heroes.
Site Update: Old Fort MacArther Days - San Pedro, California --Covey Riders, NKP, Thailand: 18.07.10:
The second in a series of photos from this years Fort MacArther Living History event, this one showing a group of Covey riders and attached members of the 46th Special Forces Company based at Nakhon Phanom in Thailand.
Site Update: Then & Now Pictures of SOG Headquarters: 18.07.10:
We have added some great shots of teh SOG Headquarters on 606 Duong Tran Hung Dao.
Site Update: Old Fort MacArther Days - San Pedro, California --RT West Virginia: 17.07.10:
The first in a series of photos from this years Fort MacArther Living History event, this one showing RT West Virginia on a training mission down the range.
Site Update: Coleshill House - Coleshill Auxiliers - Seventy Years July 4th 2010: 04.07.10:
A quick photo-report from a Living History event commemorating the Auxiliary Units, Churchill's Secret Army, not Vietnam related but a fascinating part of British History.
Site Update: MACV-SOG Area Of Operations Google Earth Shots: 29.06.10:
One of the team has been playing with Google Earth and plotting key SOG lankmarks such as Leghorn, The Golfcourse and CCC at kontum.
Site Update: CAR-15 and M203 Grenade Launcher: 29.06.10:
We have updated the CAR-15 page with an M203 grenade launcher, these were used by SOG HALO teams between 1969 and 1971 as well as being popular with later war recon teams.
Site Update: MACV-SOG HALO Equipment: 28.06.10:
A selection of HALo equipment as used by pioneering SOG HALO teams between 1969 and 1971.
Site Update: Grant Bollenbach: SOG CCC Uniform Grouping: Pt2: 29.05.10:
We have some more items from SOG veteran Grant Bollenbach, uniform and lots of paper items from his tour in Vietnam and Central America.
Site Update: Musée de l'Armée 22.05.10:
We paid a visit to the Musée de l'Armée in Paris, here is a quick photo report.
Site Update: Update: M79 Vest: 22.05.10:
We have updated the M79 vest page to show our reproduction M79 shells.
Site Update: RT Iowa: Bunker Bash 2010 Photoshoot: 21.05.10:
A series of photos taken at our first show of the season, Bunker Bash in the UK. The team are portraying RT Iowa on a road-watch mission at teh Golfcourse in Southern Laos.
Site Update: KISS Sonic Boom World Tour: 14.05.10:
We helped our friend Spike to source a LAAW for the KISS world tour, its used a pyro launcher on stage.
Site Update: Robert N Gale: CCS: Olympus PEN EE-2 Camera 08.05.10:
Am Olympus PEN EE-2 camera owned by SOG veteran Robert N Gale.
Site Update: The West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show: 29.04.10:
If you are in the West Coast area then this is a MUST SEE show, the US Modern Forces crew will all be their.
Site Update: SOG: Team History and Insignia of a Clandestine Army: Volume 2: 18.04.10:
The second book from noted SOG collector Jason Hardy is available for pre-order.
Site Update: Veteran Interview: Larry Crowder: 11.04.10:
A new interview with Special Security Office (SSO) vetereran Larry Crowder.
Site Update: MD1122 UDT Life Preserver: 06.04.10:
Navy issue MD1122 UDT Life Preserver used by SEALs and UDT teams in Vietnam.
Site Update: M79/M203 Cleaning Kit: 06.04.10:
A clean weapon is a happy weapon, and this is the cleaning kit to clean your M79 or M203 40mm grenade launcher.
Site Update: PAVN/NVA Belt: 06.04.10:
A unissued PAVN uniform belt.
Site Update: XM3 Bipod and Case: 06.04.10:
Not a big update but we have added the Colt designed bipod and case. Simple.
Site Update: Grant Bollenbach: SOG CCC Uniform Grouping: 02.04.10:
A jacket that belonged to B-50 (Project Omega) & CCC SOG Hatchet Forces Veteran Grant Bollenbach.
Site Update: Navy SEAL Float Coat: 02.04.10:
It's not a SOG item but a Natick designed jacket for Navy Seals, this is a reproduction version with a genuine floatation bladder installed.
Site Update: Moidern Forces 2010 Show Plans: 02.04.10:
It's getting near to our first shows so it's time to get planning and constructing, this will be a rolling update.
Site Update: Veteran Interview: Nick Brokhausen: 29.03.10:
A great interview with We Few author and RT Habu 1-1 Nick Brokhausen.
Site Update: Major Thomas Dolighan: SOG CCN Uniform Grouping: 28.03.10:
A nice example of a named late war uniform, this time to CCN veteran Capt Thomas Dolighan.
Site Update: US Visit March 2010: 25.03.10:
Modern Forces were stateside again, paying a visit to kammo-Man and some of the worlds best militaria collections.
Site Update: Updated 2010 Living History Showlist: 24.03.10:
We have uodated our showlist for the 2010 season, we have a new show this year as well with Bunker Bash being added.
Site Update: George "Sonny" Hoffman: RT Montana Uniform Grouping: 13.03.10:
A uniform grouping from SOG veteran George "Sonny" Hoffman.
Site Update: Veteran Interview: Bill Barclay: 04.03.10:
We have been speaking to SOG veteran Bill Barclay who was 1-0 of RT Krait out of CCN..
Site Update: Book Excerpt:Bright LightLynne M. Black Jr: 23.02.10:
Lynne has allowed us to feature a story form his new book, to follow on from on from Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. The excerpt covers a Bright Light mission.
Site Update: Veteran Inteview: Lynne M. Black Jr: 23.02.10:
We have another interview with a SOG veteran Lynne M. Black Jr. of RT Alabama and RT Idaho, he has some very interesting information on the 1-0 vest.
Site Update: Veteran Inteview: Lynne M. Black Jr: 20.02.10:
We have another interview with a SOG veteran, this time its Lynne M. Black Jr. of RT Alabama and RT Idaho.
Site Update: Veteran Inteview: Larry Crowder: Pt 3: 20.02.10:
We have a third interview with Communications Specialist Larry Crowder who was attached to SOG in 1970, he has also sent some photos of him in-country.
Site Update: 1-0 Vest (Reproduction): 20.02.10:
A reproduction 1-0 vest as used by SOG, this will form the basis of a better vest for our living history displays.
Site Update: Veteran Inteview: Larry Crowder: Pt 2: 10.02.10:
We have a second interview with Communications Specialist Larry Crowder who was attached to SOG in 1970.
Site Update: Veteran Inteview: Larry Crowder: 09.02.10:
We have a new interview with Communications Specialist Larry Crowder who was attached to SOG in 1970.
Site Update: CIA/Laotian Issue Ammo Pouches: 30.01.10:
We have managed to source a pair of these rare CIA/Laotian issue ammo pouches as used by members of the 46th Special Forces Group in Thailand and Project 404 in Laos.
Site Update: SOG Veteran John C McGovern Photo Album: 24.01.10:
A chance to see some unpublished SOG photos from Rt Virginia 1-0 John C McGovern.
Site Update: SOG Veteran John C McGovern Interview: 24.01.10:
An exclusive Modern Forces interview with Rt Virginia 1-0 John C McGovern.
Site Update: Modern Forces US Visit January 2010: 24.01.10:
We had a trip to Los Angeles in January and took in visit to see Bob Chatt at Vintage Productions and a trip to see Paul Miraldi.
Site Update: US Navy MK2 Knife: 24.01.10:
An example of a US Navy issue Mk2 knife as used by Navy SEALs.
Site Update: Signal Mirror: 24.01.10:
We have uodated the Signal Mirror page with this NOS 1968 dated example.
Site Update: MACV Advisory Team 162 Modified ERDL Jacket: 19.01.10:
Another item from our recent US trip and a highly modifed ERDL jacket belonging to a member of MACV Advisory Team 162.
Site Update: 2nd Model Improved M79 Carrier Vest: 19.01.10:
A recent US trip also revealed this early plastic snap M79 vest.
Site Update:3rd Model Poplin ERDL Uniform: 19.01.10:
A recent US trip revealed this early plastic snap M79 vest, our first posting of 2010. Not the last of course!.
Site Update: Our Tribute: COL Robert L. Howard RIP: 26.12.09:
A true Special Forces legend and Americas most decorated serviceman has passed away, read our tribute here.
Site Update: Book Review: Whisky Tango Foxtrot: Lynne M. Black: 07.12.09:
A book review of the new book from SOG veteran Lynne M. BLack. kindly reviewed by Ray Calafell.
Site Update: US Navy Reversible Dive Shirt: 05.12.09:
A US Navy issued dive shirt as used by SEAL and UDT teams in Vietnam.
Site Update: Modern Forces US Trip: A Visit To Paul Miraldi: 02.12.09:
A second Modern Forces trip to Paul Miraldis SOG war room.
Site Update: Modern Forces US Trip: A Visit To Owen Thornton: 30.11.09:
We havd the pleasure of being given a guided tour of Kammo-Man's war room in LA, what a collection...
Site Update: Updated: MACV-SOG HALO Teams 1970 -1971: 30.11.09:
We have been contacted by Keith Messinger who was 1-0 of RT Virginia as well as the Covey Rider during the HALO mission where Madison Strohlein was listed MIA. The HALO story has been updated to reflect this new information.
Site Update: Montagnard Woven Headband: 30.11.09:
An original Montagnard woven headband, often worn by Navy SEALS.
Site Update: Early OG107 Shirt: 30.11.09:
An early and well-starched Special Forces badged OG-107 Shirt.
Site Update: Vietnam Era Nightvision: SU49/PAS5 and PAS 6 Metascope: 07.10.09:
We have been quite recently but here is an update on Vietnam era night vision technology, including the SU49 and the PAS 6 Metascope.
Site Update: 40 round M16 Magazine: 07.10.09:
A rare 40 round M16 magazine used by some SOG teams.
Site Update: RT Montana: Life Around Camp: 12.09.09:
Our final update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Montana between missions around camp, playing cards, stealing jeeps and having a beer.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Photo Shoot 2: 08.09.09:
Our third update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho during a coss border mission late in SOG's involvement in the war. This is the black & white version of the photo-shoot.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Photo Shoot 2: 08.09.09:
Our third update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho during a coss border mission late in SOG's involvement in the war. This is the colour version of the photo-shoot.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Photo Shoot 1: 08.09.09:
Our second update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho during a coss border mission late in SOG's involvement in the war. This is the black & white version of the photo-shoot.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Photo Shoot 1: 08.09.09:
Our second update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho during a coss border mission late in SOG's involvement in the war. This is the colour version of the photo-shoot.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Westmoreland Revue: 08.09.09:
Our first update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho being inspected by General Westmoreland. This is the colour version of the shoot.
Site Update: RT Idaho: Westmoreland Revue: 08.09.09:
Our first update from the Military Odyssey show, this one representing RT Idaho being inspected by General Westmoreland. This is the colour version of the shoot.
Site Update: Australian Issue Raincoat: 01.09.09:
A very useful addition to our collection, the Australian Issue Raincoat.
Site Update: SOG Veteran Interviews: John Good: 19.08.09:
We have added some photographs of RT Texas One-Zero to our SOG veteran interview page.
Site Update: In Country 09 Airsoft Game: 19.08.09:
The Modern Forces team will be portraying a MACV-SOG Recon Team at this years Military Odyssey show in Kent.
Site Update: In Country 09 Airsoft Game: 18.08.09:
A second quick photo report from In Country 09, a milsim airsoft event in the UK. The photos were taken by Ricky Robson at BMR-Image.
Site Update: In Country 09 Airsoft Game: 17.08.09:
A quick photo report from In Country 09, a milsim airsoft event in the UK. The photos were taken with our Olympus Pen-2.
Site Update: LLDB Jump Certificate: 15.08.09:
An original LLDB Jump Certificate named to a MAC-V SOG CCC veteran, Staff Sergeant Michael H. SUTTON.
Site Update: 1st Pattern Jungle Fatigues: 11.08.09:
We have added an example of the 1st pattern jungle fatigues, a lucky War & Peace purchase and in great condition.
Site Update: War & Peace Updates: Life Around Camp: 10.08.09:
The final update from War & Peace this year, this time life around our recreated version of CCC at Kontum. This is the colour set of pictures.
Site Update: War & Peace Updates: Life Around Camp: 10.08.09:
The final update from War & Peace this year, this time life around our recreated version of CCC at Kontum. This is the black & white set of pictures
Site Update: SOG 1-0 Interviews: 02.08.09:
We are in touch with a number of SOG veterans, all of them 1-0s, who have helped with our livining history display. This is a summary of some of teh conversations we have had over the last year, all very enlightening. We thank them.
Site Update: RT Maine: 1970: 01.08.09:
The fourth of a series of updates from this years War & Peace, this update being an impression ofRT Maine. Same photos as before but in black & white
Site Update: RT Maine: 1970: 01.08.09:
The third of a series of updates from this years War & Peace, this update being an impression ofRT Maine with our new indig team (many thanks to Ming and Jason).
Site Update: Australian SAS: 1971: 01.09.09:
The second of a series of updates from this years War & Peace, this update being an impression of the Australian SASR.
Site Update: Seal Team 1: 1970: 01.08.09:
The first of a series of updates from this years War & Peace, this update being an impression of Seal Team 1. Thankls to Chris for getting wet...
Site Update: New Member Leigh N. McCann: 08.07.09:
We have a new international member, those on the US Militaria Forum will know him as Mr X. Welcome on board.
Site Update: RT Montana Shoulder Scroll: 23.06.09:
We have had some Rt Montana shoulder crolls made by our resident patch expert Jeff.
Site Update: LRRP ERDL Beret: 16.06.09:
Local made beret for the LRRP unit of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment (11ACR).
Site Update: PRU Camo Suit: 16.06.09:
A great example of a uniform from the Provincial Reconnaissance Unit..
Site Update: War & Peace Dry Run: 07.06.09:
The team had a dry run fro this years show at Beltring and made some elements of the RT Montana team room, the bunker for Operation Spindown and our Radio Display. It also rained a lot...
Site Update: Soldiers Heart: Lee Burkins: 01.06.09:
We have reviewed the classic book by Lee Burkins, Lee has been kind enough to help us with our Living History display so go and get his book. It is an amazing read!.
Site Update: Halfa DM34 Iincendiary Hand-Thrower: 30.05.09:
An German sourced WP disposable WP grenade launcher trialed by SOG.
Site Update: 46th SF Company Grouping: 22.05.09:
An amazing grouping showing the uniform of a member of the 46th SF Company based in Thailand.
Site Update: RT Ktrait Team Patch: 22.05.09:
An original SOG team patch for RT Krait.
Site Update: ARVN Airborne/Ranger ERDL Shirt: 22.05.09:
Site Update: Green Beret: 22.05.09:
An original 1960's Green Beret, Crest and Flash.
Site Update: M47/52 TAP Jacket: 21.05.09:
A rare French M47/52 Jacket used by French Paras in Indochina, but also by US troops as a party gear.
Site Update: M47/52 TAP Trousers: 21.05.09:
A rare pair of French M47/52 Trousers used by French Paras in Indochina, but also by US troops as a party gear.
Site Update: RT Mamba Pocket Patch: 21.05.09:
Rare original RT Mamba pocket patch
Site Update: CCC Hatchet Force Company B Shoulder Scroll: 21.05.09:
Rare original CCC Hatchet Forces Shoulder scroll, note the spelling mistake...
Site Update: Special Forces OG-107 Shirt: 21.05.09:
Site Update: Robert Van Hall 2nd Pattern Jungle Shirt: 20.05.09:
Another badged Special Forces jungle Shirt belonging to Robert Van Hall. Van Hall was a 1-0 (team leader) on RT Texas.
Site Update: Australian PRU Advisor 2nd Pattern Jungle Shirt: 20.05.09:
A rare badged example of an Australian PRU advisors jungle shirt.
Site Update: "Gold Pattern" Tigerstripe Shirt: 20.05.09:
A Tigerstripe Shirt in the popular and rare "Gold Pattern".
Site Update: "Silver Pattern" Tigerstripe Trousers: 20.05.09:
Tigerstripe Trousers in the popular and rare "Silver Pattern".
Site Update: CISO Tigerstripe Boonie: 20.05.09:
Another example of CISO production this time in Tigerstripe.
Site Update: CISO Black Boonie: 20.05.09:
Another example of CISO production with a black boonie.
Site Update: Duckhunter Jacket: 20.05.09:
An example of early war camouflage know as Duckhunter.
Site Update: "John Wayne Dense" (JWD) Tigerstripe Trousers: 20.05.09:
Another example of Tigerstripe camouflage.
Site Update: "Thai Tadpole Sparse" Uniform: 20.05.09:
Rare original Tiger Stripe uniform in "Thai Tadpole Sparse" pattern.
Site Update: CISO Indigenous Sleeping Bag: 20.05.09:
An example of the CISO produced indigenous sleeping bag.
Site Update: Robert Van Hall 3rd Pattern Jungle Shirt: 20.05.09:
A badged Special Forces jungle Shirt belonging to Robert Van Hall. Van Hall was a 1-0 (team leader) on RT Texas.
Site Update: Special Forces 1st Pattern Jungle Shirt: 20.05.09:
An early pattern badged Special Forces jungle Shirt.
Site Update: Special Forces 1st Pattern Jungle Shirt: 20.05.09:
An early pattern badged Special Forces jungle Shirt.
Site Update: CIA HT1 Village Radio: 20.05.09:
A mint example of the CIA produced Village Radio.
Site Update: CISO Black "Pajama" Suit: 20.05.09:
Counter Insurgency Support Office produced black pajamas that can be seen on early SOG photographs.
Site Update: MAT-49 Sub Machine Gun: 19.05.09:
This is a rare deactivated French MAT-49 Sub Machine Gun, often used by US Special Forces as a "personal" weapon.
Site Update: M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon): 19.05.09:
We have added a deactivated M72 LAW to the site.
Site Update: Silenced Sten: 19.05.09:
We have updated the Sten page with a deactivated Silenced Stena s used by SOG teams for prisoner snatch missions.
Site Update: AK47 Wooden Stock: 19.05.09:
We have updated the AK47 page with a deactivated wooden stock Russian AK47.
Site Update: Frank & Warren, Inc. Type IV Survival Ax: 26.04.09:
Site Update: Video: Green Berets Vietnam: 23.04.09:
Archive footage of Green Berets in Vietnam.
Site Update: RT New York Photo Shoot: 20.04.09:
Our latest photo shoot is a tribute to John St. Martin and Ed Wolcoff of RT New York.
Site Update: Training With the Royal Marines: 12.04.09:
In the interested of getting our Living History display as correct as we can we had a weekend training with the Royal Marines, well South West Wargames which is run by ex Marines and staffed with serving Marines.
Site Update: RT Vermont 1-0 Lee Burkins Recon Boonie: 02.04.09:
The 1-0 of RT Vermont Lee Burkins has kindly allowed us to use pictures of his original boonie from when he was a member of MACV-SOG.
Site Update: MACV-SOG Veterans Stories: Lee Burkins 02.04.09:
The 1-0 of RT Vermont Lee Burkins has kindly allowed us to publish extracts of his book on the website, more to follow.
Site Update: Navy Seal Float Coat: 30.03.09:
Its a not a SOG item but an interesting development in field gear used by Navy Seals during the Vietnam War.
Site Update: Photo Report: Ho Chi Minh Trail: 28.03.09:
A photo report from the Ho Chi Minh Trail museum in Vietnam by team member Jack Krull.
Site Update: Vibram Sole Jungle Boots: 28.03.09:
We have added some 1967 dated vibram sole jungle boots made by Bata.
Site Update: MACV-SOG Veterans Stories: 23.03.09:
We have added a new section to the site on Veterans Stories that will feature stories from MACV-SOG veterans. Our first stories are kindley supplied MACV-SOG 1-0 John "Tilt" Strker Meyer. We would be honoured if other veterans would be kind enough to supply their stories to preserve the memories of those who served in Special Forces. We can be contacted here.
Site Update: Leather "Low Profile" Holster: 08.03.09:
A "Dirty Harry" style shoulder holster inspired by a photo in Frank Greco's book Running Recon..
Site Update: CISO Indigenous Poncho: 01.03.09:
We have added a CISO indigenous poncho owned by SOG collector Derek Struth.
Site Update: New Member: Jack Kull: 28.02.09:
Jack has already sent us some photos of his 1/6 figures but we now have his full biography, Jack Kull serves as the senior Vietnam War policy advisor at the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) in Washington, D.C. Its an honour to have him as a member.
Site Update: FOB 2 Kontum: War & Peace Display Plans: 26.02.09:
A page covering our work so far on our display for this years War & Peace, our recreation of RT Montana at FOB 2 in Kontum.
Site Update: Coleman Duel-Fuel Stove: 26.02.09:
Site Update: John S. Meyer: 17.02.09:
We have been in contact with John S. Meyer, known as "Tilt", and he has been advising us on our depictions of SOG, making sure we get the details right. John was One-Zero of RT Idaho in 1968-70 and has written some amazing books on his time with SOG. A true legend and we are honored to have spoken to him. You can see what he said above.
Site Update: Links Update: 17.02.09:
SOG Veteran John Stryker Meyer has a new site with writing partner John E. Peters. You can buy their great book On The Ground and it also has news that the book Over The Fence is being updated and reprinted.
Site Update: Photoshoot Update: 14.02.09:
A few new shots from our last team photo shoot.
Site Update: Team Update: 14.02.09:
We have a new member, our straphanger from RT Florida, called "Wild Bill". And before you mail us saying no Tiger Stripe in SOG missions over the fence. What we have here is a Hatchet Force mission.
Site Update: Running Recon: A Photo Journey with SOG Special Ops along the Ho Chi Minh Trail: 14.02.09:
Site Update: Book Review:Secret Commandos: John L. Plaster: 14.02.09:
Site Update: Militaria09: 06.02.09:
Site Update: Airforce Survival Knife: 03.02.09:
Site Update: M19 Mortar: 02.02.09:
One of the teams weekend purchases was a deact M19 Mortar tube as used by some MACV-SOG teams when running "heavy".
Site Update: Ka-Bar Knife: 02.02.09:
A knife more commonly seen in use by the USMC it was one of the more common knives used by MACV-SOG teams.
Site Update: M1944 Wind/Dust Goggles: 02.02.09:
Not a MACV-SOG item as such but one that was used by team members during Operation Ivory Coast, better known as the Son Tay Raid.
Site Update: Metal Whistle: 02.02.09:
Site Update: Handcuffs: 02.02.09:
Not new page but an updated one with new pictures and details of MACV-SOG prisoner snatch methods.
Site Update: Navy Seals in Vietnam Video: 27.01.09:
Great video highlighting the Navy Seals in Vietnam, includes training footage and lots of shots of Seals in Vietnam.
Site Update: Recon Tips: How to Tie A Swiss Seat: 25.01.09:
Instructions on how to use a rope coil to create a "Swiss Seat" for rappelling or extraction purposes.
Site Update: Links: 25.01.09:
We have added some new Vietnam related links.
Site Update: Project Delta: Special Forces Vietnam Recon Manual: 24.01.09:
We have added what should be the basis for all training for re-enactment groups, this was compiled by members of Project Delta and CCN based on lessons learnt on recon missions.
Site Update: MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare: 24.01.09:
Another Navy Seal item, but an interesting item.
Site Update: Book Review: SOG: A Photo History of the Secret Wars: 23.01.09:
A book review of the basis of all MACV-SOG photo research.
Site Update: Shot Show Report 2: 23.01.09:
Another report from the Shot Show in Florida, this time the boys are on the range!
Site Update: Note book: 23.01.09:
The updates are coming thick and fast again this week and the newest update are these MACV-SOG (well a general Federal style) note books.
Site Update: Shot Show: SOG Team Member Chance Meeting: 22.01.09:
Modern Forces member Jason was lucky to meet MACV-SOG and Seal Team One veterans at the Shot Show in Florida.
Site Update: Memorial to SFC George "Ron" Brown: 1-0 Spike Team Asp: 16.01.09:
This 1/6 tribute to an MIA 1-0 is by new member Jack Kull, his bio will be added soon.
Site Update: Stoner M63 Weapons System: 15.01.09:
Not a MACV-SOG weapon as such but who could resist the Stoner M63, or the Mk23 Mod 0 as our SEAL cousins would call it.
Site Update: STEN Mk.IIS (STEN Mark 2 Silenced) submachine gun: 15.01.09:
MACV-SOG used the STEN as a prisoner snatch weapon as it could be taken apart and carried in the rucksack.
Site Update: XM177E2 with M203 Grenade Launcher: 15.01.09:
We have updated the XM177 page to show an M203 equiped example.
Site Update: US Army Ammo Crates: 13.01.09:
We have started making some US Army Ammo Crates for our team displays at shows this year. We have two sizes planned but we are still looking for the markings to be printed on the side. Can anyone help, if so please contact us on paul@howsplendid.com
Site Update: XM58 Mini-CS Grenade 13.01.09:
The first update of the New Year and its not even a new item, just forgot to add to the smoke grenade listing page.
Site Update: M34 White Phosphorous Grenade 30.12.08:
Our first post Christmas update and its a good one.
Site Update: CISO Indigenous Poncho Liner 30.12.08:
The CISO made version of the classic poncho liner.
Site Update: Black Dyed Fatigues 30.12.08:
Not a huge update but an example of dyed black fatigues as used by some MACV-SOG recon teams.
Site Update: RT Montana Photo Update 21.12.08:
Added a few more photos to the RT Montana BDA mission photo-shoot.
Site Update:Badged "Base Jacket" 20.12.08:
Not a new item but one that has been updated, my favourite item is the period Nixon campaign badge.
Site Update:M49A2 Mortar Round 20.12.08:
Site Update:RPG 7: 20.12.08:
Site Update: Hanson Rig/A7a Strap: 20.12.08:
Site Update: M17 Gasmask: 20.12.08:
Site Update: M79 Bandoleer: 20.12.08:
Site Update: C Rations: 20.12.08:
Site Update:Book reviews: The Secret War in Laos 19.12.08:
We have added some book reviews covering the "Secret War" in Laos and the plight of the Hmong people.
Site Update:Kark Gustav M/45 "Swedish K": 12.12.08:
Site Update: SOG Recon Knife: 12.12.08:
Site Update: General Ammunition Pouch: 10.12.08:
Site Update: CISO Ammunition Pouch: 10.12.08:
Site Update: Modern Forces Photo shoot: RT Montana: 08.12.08:
This is the forth update from our photo shoot, this time recreating a declassified after action report from RT Montana in 1969.
Site Update: Colt .25 Automatic Pistol: 08.12.08:
Site Update: AT984 Radio Antenna Pouch: 08.12.08:
Site Update: Modern Forces Photo shoot: RT Wyoming: 30.11.08:
This is the third full update from our photo shoot, this time focusing on RT Wyoming in a mix of US and NVA gear.
Site Update: Modern Forces Photo shoot: RT West Virginia: 28.11.08:
This is the second full update from our photo shoot, this time focusing on RT West Virginia in full NVA gear.
Site Update: Modern Forces Photo shoot: HALO History and Team Shots: 28.11.08:
This is the first full update from our photo shoot, we included our impression photos in a history of MACV-SOG HALO operations. MACV-SOG were the first unit in the world to use HALO as a way of inserting teams into enemy territory.
Site Update: Modern Forces Photo shoot: PREVIEW: 23.11.08:
Site Update: MACV/Special Forces Paperwork: 23.11.08:
Site Update: Malvern Military Convention: 23.11.08:
Site Update: LRRP Video: 19.11.08:
Another great video I found on YouTube this time about the Long range Reconnaissance Patrols (Lurps) in Vietnam..
Site Update: Mike Force Video: 19.11.08:
Another great video I found on YouTube this time about Mike Force.
Site Update: MACV Recondo School Video: 18.11.08:
A great video I found on YouTube about the MACV Recondo School at Nha Trang.
Site Update: Montagnard Bracelet: 16.11.08:
Site Update: Hot-Wet Environment Survival Kit: 15.11.08:
This is quite a rare item and we have a boxed and unused example.
Site Update: MK3A2 Offensive Hand Grenade: 15.11.08:
Site Update: Replica John "Tilt" Meyer Modified Jacket: 15.11.08:
We have added a replica of John "Tilt" Meyer's modified jacket, though his jacket had vertical zips on the middle/torso pockets.
Site Update: LRRP Rations: 15.11.08:
We have updated the LRRP Rations page to show the contents, in this case the Chille Con Carne.
Site Update: Carenten Airsoft Event: 13.11.08:
The Modern Forces team went to an WW2 Airsoft Event based around the theme of the town of Carentan.
Site Update: SOG Modified XM177E2: 08.11.08:
I have done a quick update of the XM177E2 page to show a SOG Modified example with fore-grip.
Site Update: M19 Binoculars: 08.11.08:
We have added some temporary shots of the teams new M19 Binoculars.
Site Update: Weekend of Heroes: 03.11.08:
It's not the most recent update but the Modern Forces team met with Sgt. Kenn Miller at this years Weekend of Heroes show.
Site Update: Vietnam Book Review: 03.11.08:
It's not something we have done before but we are going to start reviewing books covering the Vietnam War period, with a natural focus on MACV-SOG and Special Forces.
Site Update: AN/PRC 25 Radio: 01.11.08:
The teams radio has been added, still looking for a battery box and some batteries if anyone has any?
Site Update: One-Zero Jacket: 01.11.08:
Not a new item but I have added a Confederate flag to the arm.
Site Update:Enzo our new "Straphanger": 01.11.08:
A new addition to the team and one that doesn't mind standing on guard at shows for long periods...
Site Update: Special Forces Handbook: 12.10.08:
Site Update: Modern Forces Group ID Card: 12.10.08:
Site Update: M125 Illumination Flare: 12.10.08:
Site Update: Airsoft International MACV-SOG Feature: 04.10.08:
There was a feature on Modern Forces in this months AI Magazine, lots of shots of the magazine and loads of oatcakes.
Site Update: M5 Medic Bag: 29.09.08:
I have added the teams M5 Medic Bag, a work in progress
Site Update: MACV-SOG RPD: 29.09.08:
I have updated the RPD page to show a MACV-SOG example
Site Update: Modern Forces US Trip: Paul Miraldi's War Room: 25.09.08:
The second installment of photos from a trip to Paul W Mirladi's War Room
Site Update: Modern Forces US Trip: Paul Miraldi's War Room: 23.09.08:
The first installment of photos from a trip to Paul W Mirladi's War Room, a truly amazing display
Site Update: Signed John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer Photograph: 21.09.08:
A great signed picture of "Tilt" when he was the One-Zero of Rt Idaho.
Site Update: MACV-SOG CCS Plaque: 21.09.08:
Site Update: RT-10 Radio: 21.09.08:
Site Update: M1949 Glove Shells "Recon Gloves": 21.09.08:
Site Update: Paul Miraldi: Airsoft International Article: 19.09.08:
Honoury member Paul Miraldi has made it into Airsoft International in the first of two articles on MACV-SOG impressions, the rest of the team are in the next issue in a detailed look at the Modern Forces team at a Vietnam themed airsoft event in the UK.
Site Update: C4 and M60 Detonators: 12.09.08:
Site Update: RT West Virginia: NVA Uniform: 06.09.08:
I did a quick photoshoot in Cambodia (well my back garden in South London...) of RT West Virginia in full NVA uniform based on a photo taken in 1971 in Frank Greco's Book Running Recon
Site Update: NVA Uniform & Pith Helmet: 06.09.08:
Site Update: MACV-SOG Black Cap: 06.09.08:
Site Update: War & Peace Photos: 03.09.08:
RT Viper Photo shoot: 25.08.08:
I have added some photos of me as the One-Zero of RT Viper, these were take at Military Odyssey.
Site Update: Minor Surgery Kit: 21.08.08:
Site Update: CCN RT Viper Sprayed and Modified Fatigues: 18.08.08:
Site Update: Named CISO Indigenous Rucksack: 18.08.08:
Military Odyssey: 23.08.08 - 25.08.08:
We have added a quick photo report from this years Military Odyssey.
Site Update: M142 Booby Trap firing Device: 13.08.08:
Site Update: The Team: 13.08.08:
Modern Forces: MACV-SOG has 2 new members.
Airsoft International Photo shoot: 10.08.08:
RT Montana has just got back from a training weekend in Hampshire (not quite Cambodia but training is training) It was also a chance for new team member Jason Veall to help create a photo shoot for Airsoft International Magazine. I haven't got the real photographs back yet but took some pictures on my camera anyway.
War & Peace Photo shoot: 22.07.08:
We attend shows such as War & peace in the UK, the picture above is a photo shoot we did at War & Peace with Rolling Thunder Living History Society. You can see more pictures here.
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