MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group)

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MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group)

MACV-SOG military patch from the Vietnam War, particularly a “Team Leader” or “Skull Burst” variant favored by Special Forces. This patch represents the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group, a clandestine special operations unit active from 1964 to 1972, known for covert missions behind enemy lines. The patch’s imagery, featuring a skull wearing a green beret, signifies the elite, hazardous nature of MACV-SOG’s Special Forces roles, while the “MACV” inscription points to their parent command. Though unofficial, these distinct patches were embraced by SOG personnel and are now valued as collectible historical artifacts.