Operation Thundercloud and MCV SOG

The video explores the role of MCV SOG, a clandestine group in the Vietnam War, known for their secretive and dangerous missions. Formed in 1964, they conducted operations along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, gathering intelligence and executing psychological operations. The video highlights key missions like the 1968 Thanksgiving Day mission, Operation Thundercloud, and Operation Tailwind, showcasing their strategic importance and the bravery of the operatives involved.

What was the primary role of MCV SOG during the Vietnam War?

• To engage in open combat with the NVA

• To conduct secretive and clandestine missions

• To provide medical aid to soldiers

• To train local Vietnamese forces

When was the MCV SOG formed?

• 1960

• 1962

• 1964

• 1966

What was the casualty rate for MCV SOG members?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

During the 1968 Thanksgiving Day mission, what was the main objective of Team St Idaho?

• To rescue American POWs

• To capture a high-ranking NVA officer

• To destroy enemy supply lines

• To locate and report on three missing NVA divisions

How many operatives were involved in the 1968 Thanksgiving Day mission?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What was the main goal of Operation Thundercloud?

• To capture enemy territory

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To destroy NVA supply depots

• To recruit NVA soldiers as spies

Who was the commanding officer of Operation Thundercloud?

• Captain Eugene McCarley

• Captain Robert Smith

• Captain Bud Williams

• Captain John Striker Meyer

In Operation Tailwind, what was the primary task of the Hatchet Force team?

• To gather intelligence and disrupt enemy forces

• To engage in direct combat with the NVA

• To train local forces

• To evacuate wounded soldiers

How many Americans were part of the Hatchet Force team in Operation Tailwind?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

What significant discovery did the Hatchet Force make during Operation Tailwind?

• A hidden NVA airfield

• A large weapons cache

• A secret tunnel network

• A major logistical command center