Publication: Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations

Publication: September/October 1997

General Note: History According to Me - You thought publishing a book was easy! by Burton Anderson
Want to be a Ranger? A Secret to Graduating: The National Guard Pre-Ranger Course by Sgt. Michael Sparks, USANG
Demos - A legendary Navy SEAL explores his roots at UDT-SEAL museum at Ft. Pierce, Florida by Barry Enoch
A Camp in the Clouds - Special Forces soldiers lead their Bru Montagnards on combat patrols against the enemy during the early years of the Vietnam War by Charles MacDonald
Binh Gia: The Battle - The Capture and Execution of Ranger Harold G. Bennett - The tragic tale of a genuine American hero by Mike Martin
Son Tay - A Story of Success - The "real" story of the Son Tay Raid into North Vietnam by Greg Walker
"General Stuart, Where Have You Been?" by William R. Phillips

Columns
TOC Talk BTL's executive editor warns of the long range effects of downsizing and budget cuts on our military
The Lost Command - Kregg P.J. Jorgenson, BTL's editor-in-chief, reveals that he still hasn't lost his poignent sense of humor
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller takes on the issue of women in combat - and survives

Departments
Around the AO - Krott's back from Africa with more provincial wisdom
The Bernal Diaz Award - There's still time to cast your vote for your favorite military fiction and non-fiction authors, but you're going to have to hurry
Gear Locker - New toys and joys for the boys
Tools of the Trade - Back for a second time because of reader demand
Book Reviews

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=069Serial611061

Citation: Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations, 069Serial611061. No Date, Richard (Dick) Detra Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=069Serial611061, Accessed 24 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 069Serial611061, Richard (Dick) Detra Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive