About
The History
MACV-SOG is an acronym for Military Assistance Command in Vietnam, Studies and Observation Group. SOG, originally an acronym meaning, “Special Operations Group” was modified within a few months to mean, “Studies and Observations Group”. This modified image of ‘quiet researchers’ would not last long, though. The new photos in early 1965 would give SOG the intel needed to penetrate the Ho Chi Minh trail. SOG was not only given permission to proceed, they were given Green Berets and a new SOG chief: Colonel Donald “Headhunter” Blackburn.
Operation Shining Brass was created to demystify Laos and the Ho Chih Minh Trail. Blackburn put Colonel Arthur D. “Bull” Simons in charge. Blackburn’s strategy involved having Laotian tribesmen attack NVA at their perimeters, forcing them to group together for directed air strikes….
…but companies were needed to raid enemy headquarters, stockpiles, and truck parks. Companies that could be helicoptered in and out with lightning speed to annihilate a target and disappear before the enemy was aware.
Their motto: “Kill ‘em all, let God sort ‘em out”
Their name: Hatchet Force.
The Team
Formed in 2002, Hatchet Force is much like it’s original counterpart. We chose the name because it was never really an official U.S. Military unit, but mainly operators from varying backgrounds who would put together, train, and lead combat teams.
We had the pleasure of knowing one of those brave men, and we continue in honor of his service, and those like him. SFC (R) Mizuho ‘Bo’ Bobroskie was a member of S.O.G. in Viet Nam, and one of the original Hatchet Force operators. He is also, and will always be an Honorary Hatchet Force team member. Rest in peace brother.
We are a California based group of tactically trained individuals with varying backgrounds from military, law enforcement, martial arts, and stunts. We have appeared in various films, television/stunt shows, documentaries, and airsoft events.
Team training is scheduled on a regular basis and is extremely challenging, mentally and physically. If this is not your idea of fun, then Hatchet Force is probably not for you. If you think you got what it takes… sign up!