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SOGCast 50: Randy Harrison, SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.
5/7/2026
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2 hrs 49 mins
Topics
Introduction to SOGCast and Guest
Starts at 0:00
Randy Harrison's Arrival in Vietnam
Starts at 2:01
SOG Operations and Combat Experience
Starts at 4:43
Challenges as Recovery and Recon Officer
Starts at 7:34
Diminishing Mission Completion Rates
Starts at 10:02
Assignment Acceptance and Conditions
Starts at 12:16
Colonel's Final Decision and Mission Planning
Starts at 14:29
Operational Tactics in Cambodia
Starts at 20:01
Variability in Terrain and Environment
Starts at 20:41
Night Operations and Challenges
Starts at 21:44
The Psychological Impact of Combat Stress
Starts at 24:11
Interactions with the North Vietnamese Army (NVA)
Starts at 25:52
Leadership of Jerry Mad Dog Shriver
Starts at 26:10
Limitations of Air Support in Cambodia
Starts at 29:02
Mobile Launch Sites in Southern Cambodia
Starts at 35:03
Introduction to Tango 5-1 Mission
Starts at 40:25
Mission Fundamentals and Experiences
Starts at 42:02
The Initial Contact and Engagement
Starts at 45:33
Claymore Mines and Tactical Maneuvering
Starts at 49:51
Requesting Air Support
Starts at 55:07
Close Combat and Danger Close
Starts at 60:03
Use of Claymores
Starts at 61:49
Medal of Honor Mission
Starts at 62:33
Helicopter Logistics in Combat
Starts at 63:41
Final Extraction Attempt
Starts at 69:12
SOG Operations and Volunteer Efforts
Starts at 80:06
Jim Fleming and Medal of Honor
Starts at 80:58
Personal Connections and War Experiences
Starts at 82:14
Challenges in Recon Missions
Starts at 85:06
Execution of Recon Missions
Starts at 86:31
Technical Challenges in Combat
Starts at 90:30
Operational Decisions and Resupply Issues
Starts at 99:00
Encounter with Unusual Insects
Starts at 100:10
Animal Encounters during Missions
Starts at 100:40
The Significance of Animal Behavior
Starts at 105:00
In-Country Mission Challenges
Starts at 108:18
Napalm Strike and Its Immediate Aftermath
Starts at 120:16
Encountering NVA Soldiers
Starts at 122:00
Concerns Regarding Military Orders
Starts at 131:03
Change in SOG Mission Strategy
Starts at 140:17
Tragic Outcomes of SOG Operations
Starts at 141:56
Compromise of SOG Headquarters
Starts at 143:24
Jerry Shriver's Unexpected Farewell
Starts at 145:57
Air Support Challenges
Starts at 150:35
Innovative Combat Maneuvers
Starts at 155:13
Improper Use of Claymores
Starts at 157:39
Effects of RPG Firing on Hearing
Starts at 159:43
Phoenix Program and PRU Interaction
Starts at 160:29
Air Force Museum Presentation
Starts at 161:38
The Impact of SOG Operations
Starts at 162:43
The Importance of Historical Documentation
Starts at 163:17
Multiple Captures of SOG Operatives
Starts at 165:00
SOG Operatives Against North Vietnamese Forces
Starts at 166:24
Historical Records from the Special Operations Association
Starts at 167:00
Remembering Missing SOG Personnel
Starts at 169:04