Detachment “A” 39th Special Forces Berlin 1956 – 1984 and the MAC-V SOG Connection

This video presents a Thumbnail look at Detachment “A” from former member Bob Charest.

Detachment “A” was a highly classified clandestine Green Beret Special Forces unit operating during the Cold War in Berlin Germany; its mission:  urban unconventional warfare, counter terrorism, conducting the most intense clandestine operations.  This group of elite members operated in Berlin Germany from 1956-1984.

It features some of the early ‘original’ Detachment “A” members including Lodge Act folks, those who established and created the Detachment “A” Special Forces legacy.  It touches on missions, training, tradecraft, exercises, and updated member interviews.

Also highlighted is the historical connection between Detachment “A” and the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MAC-V SOG) 1964-1972, another highly classified clandestine unit operating in Vietnam and beyond conducting the most dangerous clandestine, covert, and black operations.  MAC-V SOG received the Presidential Unit Citation award.

Many members of Detachment “A” also served in MAC-V SOG.

Detachment “A” and MAC-V SOG remained classified and thereby unknown for many decades.

This video represents Bob’s personal insight of Detachment “A” and the MAC-V SOG connection based on his eight years in Detachment “A” 1969-1972, and 1973-1978, and his time in B-56 Project Sigma, SOG Vietnam 1967-1968.

This is boots on the ground information.

This video is dedicated to all Detachment “A” and SOG members.