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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1909Serial615800
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[Number of Pages: 58]
Special Forces in the Balkans by Rob Krott
"Heavy Medal" Madness by Greg Walker
Colombian Drug War by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Bill Gore by Mike Martin
Win with Wingate by Tom Taylor
Into the Dragon Valley by Ben Dunham - U.S. rangers fight their way out of North Vietnamese base camp.
Reported Alive by Ed Evanhoe
The Carpetbaggers by K. K. Robinson
Night Vision Equipment by Alan Wise
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer: a new look and feel for BTL
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer on conventions, reunions, and President Clinton
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller raps politicians for Somalia et al
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns sees PTSD trigger in Somalia
Ranger Sandy - Sandy Stanley talks of pins, convoys, seabees and a vet in need
Departments
Mail Call
Guest Commentary - Steve Crabtree on what it means to be a Ranger
Book Reviews
Volume: 2
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1993
Collection: Michael Pahios Collection
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Added: 08 Jan 2026 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Special Forces in the Balkans by Rob Krott
"Heavy Medal" Madness by Greg Walker
Colombian Drug War by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Bill Gore by Mike Martin
Win with Wingate by Tom Taylor
Into the Dragon Valley by Ben Dunham - U.S. rangers fight their way out of North Vietnamese base camp.
Reported Alive by Ed Evanhoe
The Carpetbaggers by K. K. Robinson
Night Vision Equipment by Alan Wise
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer: a new look and feel for BTL
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer on conventions, reunions, and President Clinton
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller raps politicians for Somalia et al
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns sees PTSD trigger in Somalia
Ranger Sandy - Sandy Stanley talks of pins, convoys, seabees and a vet in need
Departments
Mail Call
Guest Commentary - Steve Crabtree on what it means to be a Ranger
Book Reviews
Volume: 2
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1993
Collection: Michael Pahios Collection
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Added: 08 Jan 2026 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1909Serial615801
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 64]
Assault on Firebase Jack by Gary Linderer - Eignteen rangers are trapped outside the wire when the NVA attack Firebase Jack in force
Jungle Warfare: British Style by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - U.S. Special forces in Vietnam gained valuable skills from British school in Malaysia
Psyops: Vietnam to Desert Storm by Philip D. Chinnery
Grenades by Russ Mann
The Dance of the Acetate Commandos by Jim Morris
The Pine Island Battle by Ed Evanhoe
The Death of Tommy O'Neall by Harve Saal - When a glory seeker takes over a SOG team, tragedy awaits
Communist Water Sappers by F. C. Brown - NVA and NVA-trained frogmen hit bridges, shipping
Columns
Sitrep - Two green berets are awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in Somalia
TOC Talk - There's a lot to report from the BTL net; Gary Linderer gives us the latest scoop
Fire in the Hole - Red Alert! Kenn Miller, says the U.S. is being invaded. He might be right
Burns' Ointment - When combat stories are just that - stores. Richie Burns explains the 'wannabe" syndrome
Ranger Sandy - Watch out VA! The wives and girlfriends of veterans are banding together to make sure vets get what is coming to them.
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott, just back from Africa, gives a first-hand briefing
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1994
Collection: Michael Pahios Collection
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Added: 08 Jan 2026 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Assault on Firebase Jack by Gary Linderer - Eignteen rangers are trapped outside the wire when the NVA attack Firebase Jack in force
Jungle Warfare: British Style by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - U.S. Special forces in Vietnam gained valuable skills from British school in Malaysia
Psyops: Vietnam to Desert Storm by Philip D. Chinnery
Grenades by Russ Mann
The Dance of the Acetate Commandos by Jim Morris
The Pine Island Battle by Ed Evanhoe
The Death of Tommy O'Neall by Harve Saal - When a glory seeker takes over a SOG team, tragedy awaits
Communist Water Sappers by F. C. Brown - NVA and NVA-trained frogmen hit bridges, shipping
Columns
Sitrep - Two green berets are awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in Somalia
TOC Talk - There's a lot to report from the BTL net; Gary Linderer gives us the latest scoop
Fire in the Hole - Red Alert! Kenn Miller, says the U.S. is being invaded. He might be right
Burns' Ointment - When combat stories are just that - stores. Richie Burns explains the 'wannabe" syndrome
Ranger Sandy - Watch out VA! The wives and girlfriends of veterans are banding together to make sure vets get what is coming to them.
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott, just back from Africa, gives a first-hand briefing
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1994
Collection: Michael Pahios Collection
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Added: 08 Jan 2026 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132867
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 66]
Spads of the 6th SOS by Philip D. Chinnery - When special ops ground units in Vietnam needed close-in air support, the 6th SOS, flying Douglas A-1 Skyraiders, stood ready to oblige.
Attack at Tong Le Chon by Rob Krott - When a special forces camp is nearly overrun by NVA, the Nha Trang Mike Force is brought in to help turn the tide.
Popski's Private Army (Part II) by Michael F. Dilley
Life - Vietnam Style by Clint Majors
SOF and the Martial Arts by Greg Walker
MG Duff Ride, Force Recon Marine by Mike Linderer
Win with Wingate (Part II) by Thomas H. Taylor
Is Castro on Way Out? by Sudo Nim (cover name)
Scouts Reunite in Denver by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer on grass roots BTL support
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer: vets help vets by reestablishing contact
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller admits it: He voted for Clinton!
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: Do anniversaries trigger PTSD?
Ranger Sandy - Sandy answers letters from BTL readers
Departments
Commentary - Dan McClinton on saying something profound to Nam vets
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
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Spads of the 6th SOS by Philip D. Chinnery - When special ops ground units in Vietnam needed close-in air support, the 6th SOS, flying Douglas A-1 Skyraiders, stood ready to oblige.
Attack at Tong Le Chon by Rob Krott - When a special forces camp is nearly overrun by NVA, the Nha Trang Mike Force is brought in to help turn the tide.
Popski's Private Army (Part II) by Michael F. Dilley
Life - Vietnam Style by Clint Majors
SOF and the Martial Arts by Greg Walker
MG Duff Ride, Force Recon Marine by Mike Linderer
Win with Wingate (Part II) by Thomas H. Taylor
Is Castro on Way Out? by Sudo Nim (cover name)
Scouts Reunite in Denver by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer on grass roots BTL support
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer: vets help vets by reestablishing contact
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller admits it: He voted for Clinton!
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: Do anniversaries trigger PTSD?
Ranger Sandy - Sandy answers letters from BTL readers
Departments
Commentary - Dan McClinton on saying something profound to Nam vets
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1518Serial246354
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Slashing Talon Six by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Fighting with the Red Hats by Mike Martin - South Vietnamese airborne troops clash with 21st NVA Regiment
Breaking All the Rules by Ben "Babysan" Dunham - Lurps attack NVA village in high-risk mission to capture chinese advisor
Raid on Kojo by Ed Evanhoe
Rangers over Panama by Kreg P.J. Jorgenson
The Moving Wall by Tommy McDonnell & Stephanie Riegel
Pablo Escobar is Dead by Major Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Forgotten Warrior by Greg Walker
Humanitarian Ops and Arm Chair Warriors by John K. Zimmerman
Night Vision Equipment by Ala R. Wise
Royal Thai Marine Recon Hosts International Jumpers by Mike Linderer
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer reports on a memorial project for victims of the 1992 chopper crash in Utah.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer climbs on his soap box - watch out everybody!
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller talks about military budget cuts and why LURPS need more attention
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: "Normal" perceptions and the combat veteran
Ranger Sandy - Sandy and Sam are on the road again meeting vets from coast to coast
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott reports on world events which may impact special operations
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1994
Collection: Marshall Harrison Collection
Association: Forward Air Controller Association
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Added: 28 Feb 2005 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
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Slashing Talon Six by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Fighting with the Red Hats by Mike Martin - South Vietnamese airborne troops clash with 21st NVA Regiment
Breaking All the Rules by Ben "Babysan" Dunham - Lurps attack NVA village in high-risk mission to capture chinese advisor
Raid on Kojo by Ed Evanhoe
Rangers over Panama by Kreg P.J. Jorgenson
The Moving Wall by Tommy McDonnell & Stephanie Riegel
Pablo Escobar is Dead by Major Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Forgotten Warrior by Greg Walker
Humanitarian Ops and Arm Chair Warriors by John K. Zimmerman
Night Vision Equipment by Ala R. Wise
Royal Thai Marine Recon Hosts International Jumpers by Mike Linderer
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer reports on a memorial project for victims of the 1992 chopper crash in Utah.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer climbs on his soap box - watch out everybody!
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller talks about military budget cuts and why LURPS need more attention
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: "Normal" perceptions and the combat veteran
Ranger Sandy - Sandy and Sam are on the road again meeting vets from coast to coast
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott reports on world events which may impact special operations
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1994
Collection: Marshall Harrison Collection
Association: Forward Air Controller Association
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Added: 28 Feb 2005 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132967
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 72]
Sub-Surface Warfare by F. C. Brown - Communist Underwater Operations in Vietnam, 1946-1975
Special Forces or Training Forces? by Mike Sparks - A new mission or an old song?
Ode to a Warrior by Garnett "Bill" Bell - A chapter in the life of chargin' Charlie Beckwith
Captured! by Arden V. Mischke as told to Major Barry Lowe - An American ranger in German hands!
Columns
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker a new role for an old friend
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller takes a stand with "Wild Bill Clinton"
Ranger Sandy - Back in the driver's seat, Sandy want to say thanks
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer forecasts change, talks of relations with Vietnam
Departments
Around the AO - Bob Krott's ear to the wall forecast on doom, gloom, bloom and boom
Book & Video Reviews
Commentary - Michael Thayer: a reunion tribute
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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Sub-Surface Warfare by F. C. Brown - Communist Underwater Operations in Vietnam, 1946-1975
Special Forces or Training Forces? by Mike Sparks - A new mission or an old song?
Ode to a Warrior by Garnett "Bill" Bell - A chapter in the life of chargin' Charlie Beckwith
Captured! by Arden V. Mischke as told to Major Barry Lowe - An American ranger in German hands!
Columns
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker a new role for an old friend
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller takes a stand with "Wild Bill Clinton"
Ranger Sandy - Back in the driver's seat, Sandy want to say thanks
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer forecasts change, talks of relations with Vietnam
Departments
Around the AO - Bob Krott's ear to the wall forecast on doom, gloom, bloom and boom
Book & Video Reviews
Commentary - Michael Thayer: a reunion tribute
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132960
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 72]
Sub-Surface Warfare by F. C. Brown - Communist Underwater Operations in Vietnam, 1946-1975
Special Forces or Training Forces? by Mike Sparks - A new mission or an old song?
Ode to a Warrior by Garnett "Bill" Bell - A chapter in the life of chargin' Charlie Beckwith
Captured! by Arden V. Mischke as told to Major Barry Lowe - An American ranger in German hands!
Columns
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker a new role for an old friend
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller takes a stand with "Wild Bill Clinton"
Ranger Sandy - Back in the driver's seat, Sandy want to say thanks
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer forecasts change, talks of relations with Vietnam
Departments
Around the AO - Bob Krott's ear to the wall forecast on doom, gloom, bloom and boom
Book & Video Reviews
Commentary - Michael Thayer: a reunion tribute
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Sub-Surface Warfare by F. C. Brown - Communist Underwater Operations in Vietnam, 1946-1975
Special Forces or Training Forces? by Mike Sparks - A new mission or an old song?
Ode to a Warrior by Garnett "Bill" Bell - A chapter in the life of chargin' Charlie Beckwith
Captured! by Arden V. Mischke as told to Major Barry Lowe - An American ranger in German hands!
Columns
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker a new role for an old friend
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller takes a stand with "Wild Bill Clinton"
Ranger Sandy - Back in the driver's seat, Sandy want to say thanks
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer forecasts change, talks of relations with Vietnam
Departments
Around the AO - Bob Krott's ear to the wall forecast on doom, gloom, bloom and boom
Book & Video Reviews
Commentary - Michael Thayer: a reunion tribute
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132871
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 80]
POW Raid at Cabanatuan - Alamo scouts and 6th ranger battalion pull off the "classic" POW rescue operation
The Magnificent Sacrifice - The story of the U.S. Special Forces valiant stand at Lang Vei by William R. Phillips
Breaking and Entering - Little known "behind the lines" operations of World War II
The Silent War - Columbia's ongoing battle with the drug mafias endangered by current U.S. policy by G. Andrew Macklin
Rapid Fire I - Lurps from B-36 find a VC "hornet's nest" outside Saigon by David C. Spencer
The POW Raid - Navy SEALs pull off the first successful POW rescue of the Vietnam War by Barry Enoch and Greg Walker
Border Surveillance - Special forces soldiers establish forward operating base at Khe Sanh in 1964
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer proposes VA reform and warns of more deaths and injuries in military training
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's advice to perspective writers and some personal observations
Ranger Sandy - BTL's special lady "relates" to her relations
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker on the future of U.S. special operations
Departments
Book Reviews
Around the AO - Rob Krott's world affairs briefing with a dash of humor
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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POW Raid at Cabanatuan - Alamo scouts and 6th ranger battalion pull off the "classic" POW rescue operation
The Magnificent Sacrifice - The story of the U.S. Special Forces valiant stand at Lang Vei by William R. Phillips
Breaking and Entering - Little known "behind the lines" operations of World War II
The Silent War - Columbia's ongoing battle with the drug mafias endangered by current U.S. policy by G. Andrew Macklin
Rapid Fire I - Lurps from B-36 find a VC "hornet's nest" outside Saigon by David C. Spencer
The POW Raid - Navy SEALs pull off the first successful POW rescue of the Vietnam War by Barry Enoch and Greg Walker
Border Surveillance - Special forces soldiers establish forward operating base at Khe Sanh in 1964
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer proposes VA reform and warns of more deaths and injuries in military training
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's advice to perspective writers and some personal observations
Ranger Sandy - BTL's special lady "relates" to her relations
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker on the future of U.S. special operations
Departments
Book Reviews
Around the AO - Rob Krott's world affairs briefing with a dash of humor
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132932
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 80]
POW Raid at Cabanatuan - Alamo scouts and 6th ranger battalion pull off the "classic" POW rescue operation
The Magnificent Sacrifice - The story of the U.S. Special Forces valiant stand at Lang Vei by William R. Phillips
Breaking and Entering - Little known "behind the lines" operations of World War II
The Silent War - Columbia's ongoing battle with the drug mafias endangered by current U.S. policy by G. Andrew Macklin
Rapid Fire I - Lurps from B-36 find a VC "hornet's nest" outside Saigon by David C. Spencer
The POW Raid - Navy SEALs pull off the first successful POW rescue of the Vietnam War by Barry Enoch and Greg Walker
Border Surveillance - Special forces soldiers establish forward operating base at Khe Sanh in 1964
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer proposes VA reform and warns of more deaths and injuries in military training
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's advice to perspective writers and some personal observations
Ranger Sandy - BTL's special lady "relates" to her relations
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker on the future of U.S. special operations
Departments
Book Reviews
Around the AO - Rob Krott's world affairs briefing with a dash of humor
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
POW Raid at Cabanatuan - Alamo scouts and 6th ranger battalion pull off the "classic" POW rescue operation
The Magnificent Sacrifice - The story of the U.S. Special Forces valiant stand at Lang Vei by William R. Phillips
Breaking and Entering - Little known "behind the lines" operations of World War II
The Silent War - Columbia's ongoing battle with the drug mafias endangered by current U.S. policy by G. Andrew Macklin
Rapid Fire I - Lurps from B-36 find a VC "hornet's nest" outside Saigon by David C. Spencer
The POW Raid - Navy SEALs pull off the first successful POW rescue of the Vietnam War by Barry Enoch and Greg Walker
Border Surveillance - Special forces soldiers establish forward operating base at Khe Sanh in 1964
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer proposes VA reform and warns of more deaths and injuries in military training
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's advice to perspective writers and some personal observations
Ranger Sandy - BTL's special lady "relates" to her relations
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker on the future of U.S. special operations
Departments
Book Reviews
Around the AO - Rob Krott's world affairs briefing with a dash of humor
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132952
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 64]
Cochran's Air Commandos by D. K. Robinson
Heavy Contact by John Leppelman - Six rangers square off with NVA company
Ninjas of South Vietnam by Mike Martin - PRU assassins strike against viet cong infrastructure
The Search for Gen. Dean by Ed Evanhoe
Taking on the Drug Lords by Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Mission: Somalia by Philip D. Chinnery
Death from Below by Greg Walker
"I Killed Ho Chi Ming" by Kregg Jorgenson
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer checks in with dates/places for assn. reunion, previews coming books.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer hits the reunion trail, tells what's happenin' around the BTL net.
Fire in the Hole - The Disney people are about to turn Manassas into a theme park and Kenn Miller's mad as hell
Burns Ointment - Richie Burns tells the story of how a reunion with old war buddies impacted one veteran's life
Ranger Sandy - letters to Sandy
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott's back from Africa, out of the hospital, and has some hot intell
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
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Cochran's Air Commandos by D. K. Robinson
Heavy Contact by John Leppelman - Six rangers square off with NVA company
Ninjas of South Vietnam by Mike Martin - PRU assassins strike against viet cong infrastructure
The Search for Gen. Dean by Ed Evanhoe
Taking on the Drug Lords by Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Mission: Somalia by Philip D. Chinnery
Death from Below by Greg Walker
"I Killed Ho Chi Ming" by Kregg Jorgenson
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer checks in with dates/places for assn. reunion, previews coming books.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer hits the reunion trail, tells what's happenin' around the BTL net.
Fire in the Hole - The Disney people are about to turn Manassas into a theme park and Kenn Miller's mad as hell
Burns Ointment - Richie Burns tells the story of how a reunion with old war buddies impacted one veteran's life
Ranger Sandy - letters to Sandy
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott's back from Africa, out of the hospital, and has some hot intell
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132959
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 64]
A Shau Meatgrinder by Gary Linderer - A trapped airborne ranger team fights for its life
Orde Wingage Final Campaign by Tom Taylor
The Recon of Los Negros by Michael F. Dilley and Lance Q. Zedric - Daring first mission of Alamo scouts
Weatherman with Tito - The Adventuresy of Joseph Conaty by William M. Leary
Donut Dollies Answer Call - Some Called Them Frivolous, But They Had Guts by Marc Yablonka
Blood Chit of Flying Tigers - Chennault's Daring P-40 Pilots by D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer's farewll column
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer says so long to a partner, seeks help for columnists Sandy Stanley (Ranger Sandy)
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller has a few choice words for Robert McNamara's confessional book
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson give us his "two cents worth"
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns explores the causes of "Survivor's Guilt"
Departments
Around the AO - Foreign Correspondent Rob Krott gives us an update on what's going on around the world - and in our own backyard
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots - Tom Manning vies a Vietnam combat vet's perspective on Robert McNamara's new book
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
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A Shau Meatgrinder by Gary Linderer - A trapped airborne ranger team fights for its life
Orde Wingage Final Campaign by Tom Taylor
The Recon of Los Negros by Michael F. Dilley and Lance Q. Zedric - Daring first mission of Alamo scouts
Weatherman with Tito - The Adventuresy of Joseph Conaty by William M. Leary
Donut Dollies Answer Call - Some Called Them Frivolous, But They Had Guts by Marc Yablonka
Blood Chit of Flying Tigers - Chennault's Daring P-40 Pilots by D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer's farewll column
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer says so long to a partner, seeks help for columnists Sandy Stanley (Ranger Sandy)
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller has a few choice words for Robert McNamara's confessional book
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson give us his "two cents worth"
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns explores the causes of "Survivor's Guilt"
Departments
Around the AO - Foreign Correspondent Rob Krott gives us an update on what's going on around the world - and in our own backyard
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots - Tom Manning vies a Vietnam combat vet's perspective on Robert McNamara's new book
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 08 Jan 2026]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132956
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 64]
Manhunt for Escobar - Part IV: Mission Complete by Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Rangers Wasted by Greg Walker
Phu Yen Prison Raid by Charles A. McDonald - 101st Recon Unit races agains time to free NVA-held POWs
'Prairie Fire, Prairie Fire!' by Vaughn R. Ross - 57th 'Gladiators' make desperate attempt to save SOG team
Special Ops in the Balkans by Rob Krott
Training the Alamo Scouts by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer dedicates this issue to special people
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer suffers three personal tragedies; BTL readers staff and friends help deal with the losses
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller says the loss of Gary Linderer's son hit home for many combat vets.
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns' explains combat guilt
Ranger Sandy - Letters to Sandy
Departments
Around the AO - back from arctic warfare training with the Canadian Army, Rob Krott updates us on special ops around the world
Mail Call
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
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Association: Air America Association
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Manhunt for Escobar - Part IV: Mission Complete by Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Rangers Wasted by Greg Walker
Phu Yen Prison Raid by Charles A. McDonald - 101st Recon Unit races agains time to free NVA-held POWs
'Prairie Fire, Prairie Fire!' by Vaughn R. Ross - 57th 'Gladiators' make desperate attempt to save SOG team
Special Ops in the Balkans by Rob Krott
Training the Alamo Scouts by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer dedicates this issue to special people
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer suffers three personal tragedies; BTL readers staff and friends help deal with the losses
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller says the loss of Gary Linderer's son hit home for many combat vets.
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns' explains combat guilt
Ranger Sandy - Letters to Sandy
Departments
Around the AO - back from arctic warfare training with the Canadian Army, Rob Krott updates us on special ops around the world
Mail Call
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
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Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132941
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[Number of Pages: 64]
Fighting with the Contras by Rob Krott
A Seal's Last Mission by Clint Majors - Vietnam
The Loss of Big Boy by Ed Evanhoe
Galahad: The Final Battle by Michael F. Dilley
UTD 3: An Interview with Lee Shaw by Larry Chambers
Swamp Fox Marion by Kenn Miller
Escape in Indochina by F. C. Brown - Some U.S. POWs found freedom on their own
The Legacy by Kregg Jorgenson
Words of War by Dr. D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Naval Institute Press will target Special Ops books in 1995. BTL may offer manuscript services
TOC Talk by Gary Linderer says it's time to scrap VA hospitals.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller tells us who and what's behind the movement to get women into combat roles.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy's back on the road and looking for new vets to reward
Departments
Around the AO
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Fighting with the Contras by Rob Krott
A Seal's Last Mission by Clint Majors - Vietnam
The Loss of Big Boy by Ed Evanhoe
Galahad: The Final Battle by Michael F. Dilley
UTD 3: An Interview with Lee Shaw by Larry Chambers
Swamp Fox Marion by Kenn Miller
Escape in Indochina by F. C. Brown - Some U.S. POWs found freedom on their own
The Legacy by Kregg Jorgenson
Words of War by Dr. D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Naval Institute Press will target Special Ops books in 1995. BTL may offer manuscript services
TOC Talk by Gary Linderer says it's time to scrap VA hospitals.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller tells us who and what's behind the movement to get women into combat roles.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy's back on the road and looking for new vets to reward
Departments
Around the AO
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132855
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[Number of Pages: 64]
A Shau Meatgrinder by Gary Linderer - A trapped airborne ranger team fights for its life
Orde Wingage Final Campaign by Tom Taylor
The Recon of Los Negros by Michael F. Dilley and Lance Q. Zedric - Daring first mission of Alamo scouts
Weatherman with Tito - The Adventuresy of Joseph Conaty by William M. Leary
Donut Dollies Answer Call - Some Called Them Frivolous, But They Had Guts by Marc Yablonka
Blood Chit of Flying Tigers - Chennault's Daring P-40 Pilots by D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer's farewll column
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer says so long to a partner, seeks help for columnists Sandy Stanley (Ranger Sandy)
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller has a few choice words for Robert McNamara's confessional book
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson give us his "two cents worth"
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns explores the causes of "Survivor's Guilt"
Departments
Around the AO - Foreign Correspondent Rob Krott gives us an update on what's going on around the world - and in our own backyard
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots - Tom Manning vies a Vietnam combat vet's perspective on Robert McNamara's new book
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1995
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Association: Air America Association
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A Shau Meatgrinder by Gary Linderer - A trapped airborne ranger team fights for its life
Orde Wingage Final Campaign by Tom Taylor
The Recon of Los Negros by Michael F. Dilley and Lance Q. Zedric - Daring first mission of Alamo scouts
Weatherman with Tito - The Adventuresy of Joseph Conaty by William M. Leary
Donut Dollies Answer Call - Some Called Them Frivolous, But They Had Guts by Marc Yablonka
Blood Chit of Flying Tigers - Chennault's Daring P-40 Pilots by D. D. Miller
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer's farewll column
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer says so long to a partner, seeks help for columnists Sandy Stanley (Ranger Sandy)
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller has a few choice words for Robert McNamara's confessional book
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson give us his "two cents worth"
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns explores the causes of "Survivor's Guilt"
Departments
Around the AO - Foreign Correspondent Rob Krott gives us an update on what's going on around the world - and in our own backyard
Book & Video Reviews
Parting Shots - Tom Manning vies a Vietnam combat vet's perspective on Robert McNamara's new book
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132938
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[Number of Pages: 58]
Special Forces in the Balkans by Rob Krott
"Heavy Medal" Madness by Greg Walker
Colombian Drug War by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Bill Gore by Mike Martin
Win with Wingate by Tom Taylor
Into the Dragon Valley by Ben Dunham - U.S. rangers fight their way out of North Vietnamese base camp.
Reported Alive by Ed Evanhoe
The Carpetbaggers by K. K. Robinson
Night Vision Equipment by Alan Wise
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer: a new look and feel for BTL
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer on conventions, reunions, and President Clinton
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller raps politicians for Somalia et al
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns sees PTSD trigger in Somalia
Ranger Sandy - Sandy Stanley talks of pins, convoys, seabees and a vet in need
Departments
Mail Call
Guest Commentary - Steve Crabtree on what it means to be a Ranger
Book Reviews
Volume: 2
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1993
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Special Forces in the Balkans by Rob Krott
"Heavy Medal" Madness by Greg Walker
Colombian Drug War by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Bill Gore by Mike Martin
Win with Wingate by Tom Taylor
Into the Dragon Valley by Ben Dunham - U.S. rangers fight their way out of North Vietnamese base camp.
Reported Alive by Ed Evanhoe
The Carpetbaggers by K. K. Robinson
Night Vision Equipment by Alan Wise
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer: a new look and feel for BTL
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer on conventions, reunions, and President Clinton
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller raps politicians for Somalia et al
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns sees PTSD trigger in Somalia
Ranger Sandy - Sandy Stanley talks of pins, convoys, seabees and a vet in need
Departments
Mail Call
Guest Commentary - Steve Crabtree on what it means to be a Ranger
Book Reviews
Volume: 2
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1993
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132968
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[Number of Pages: 80]
The Winter Warriors at Chang-to - US/ROK SAG and SAB warriors in action in frozen Korea by John B. Dwyer
The Men Behind the Trident - US Navy SEAL John Ware relates his Vietnam experience by Dennis J. Cummings and Kriby D. Horrell
Oops, the Russians are Coming! - Lurps on lonely OP deal with an NVA company led by a caucasian by Dan Pope
RT Alaska and the Phoenix Vow - Phoenix pilots make the supreme sacrifice for SOG recon team in peril by Tom Marshall
Exotic and Unusual Weapons of the Vietnam Conflict - Vietnam was a treasure trove of unusual weapons, conventional and unconventional by F. C. Brown
The Amphibious Scouts - The history of a little known recon unit in the Pacific theater in WWII by Michael F. Dilley
Braving the Winds of Ilopango - Richie Burns and Rob Krott jump into El Salvador by Richie Burns
Recollections of a LRP First Sergeant - A retired top NCO reflects on the "good years" by Roy Nelson
Who's Guard'ing our Reserves? - Back room dealing and its affect on our military readiness by Jack O-Brian
Columns
TOC Talk - Executive editor Gary Linderer asks for help from BTL readers
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller issues strong warnings on Taiwan and communist China
Ranger Sandy - BLT's lady of letters invites vets to a grand party in North Carolina
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker, BTL Editor-in-Chief, welcomes our readers to the "new" Behind The Lines
Departments
Around the AO - "Rigger Rob" Krott still has his thumb on the world's pulse
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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The Winter Warriors at Chang-to - US/ROK SAG and SAB warriors in action in frozen Korea by John B. Dwyer
The Men Behind the Trident - US Navy SEAL John Ware relates his Vietnam experience by Dennis J. Cummings and Kriby D. Horrell
Oops, the Russians are Coming! - Lurps on lonely OP deal with an NVA company led by a caucasian by Dan Pope
RT Alaska and the Phoenix Vow - Phoenix pilots make the supreme sacrifice for SOG recon team in peril by Tom Marshall
Exotic and Unusual Weapons of the Vietnam Conflict - Vietnam was a treasure trove of unusual weapons, conventional and unconventional by F. C. Brown
The Amphibious Scouts - The history of a little known recon unit in the Pacific theater in WWII by Michael F. Dilley
Braving the Winds of Ilopango - Richie Burns and Rob Krott jump into El Salvador by Richie Burns
Recollections of a LRP First Sergeant - A retired top NCO reflects on the "good years" by Roy Nelson
Who's Guard'ing our Reserves? - Back room dealing and its affect on our military readiness by Jack O-Brian
Columns
TOC Talk - Executive editor Gary Linderer asks for help from BTL readers
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller issues strong warnings on Taiwan and communist China
Ranger Sandy - BLT's lady of letters invites vets to a grand party in North Carolina
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker, BTL Editor-in-Chief, welcomes our readers to the "new" Behind The Lines
Departments
Around the AO - "Rigger Rob" Krott still has his thumb on the world's pulse
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 069Serial611061
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[Number of Pages: 80]
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
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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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
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132880
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[Number of Pages: 80]
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
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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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
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 069Serial611062
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Jungle Training In Panama by Ron England
An airborne medic describes what it's like going through the paces at the Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama.
Operation Nucleus Rime by Steve G
An elite reserve special operations detachment gets a surprise during counterterrorist training.
The Man in The Arena by G. Andrew Macklin
Who's winning the drug war in Columbia?
SEAL Mission: Find the VC Sapper Squad and Eliminate Them by Rad Miller
SEALs in Vietnam pull off a successful mission.
West Of The Ashau by Gary A. Linderer
A Ranger long range patrol crosses the border and finds more than they bargained for.
Viet Cong Good-Byes by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Just a matter of speaking.
Son Tay - A Story of Success by Greg Walker
American heroes on a "Classic" raid to free U.S. POWs come close.
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL Executive Editor apologizes for production problems and comments on the dangers of Saddam Hussein.
Fire in the Hole - Fireball Miller - the 1997 Nobel Peace Price goes to Ms. Jody... who? How about the 2000 NPP to the U.S. Serviceman?
The Lost Command - P.J. Jorgenson on how to get more military books in your local bookstores.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy attends a LRP/Ranger reunion and visits one veteran's "private" war museum.
Departments
Around the AO - Krott's parting shots before a tour of the world's "hot spots"
The Bernal Diaz Award - The announcement of the winners of the 3rd Annual Bernal Diaz Award
Book Reviews
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Jungle Training In Panama by Ron England
An airborne medic describes what it's like going through the paces at the Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama.
Operation Nucleus Rime by Steve G
An elite reserve special operations detachment gets a surprise during counterterrorist training.
The Man in The Arena by G. Andrew Macklin
Who's winning the drug war in Columbia?
SEAL Mission: Find the VC Sapper Squad and Eliminate Them by Rad Miller
SEALs in Vietnam pull off a successful mission.
West Of The Ashau by Gary A. Linderer
A Ranger long range patrol crosses the border and finds more than they bargained for.
Viet Cong Good-Byes by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Just a matter of speaking.
Son Tay - A Story of Success by Greg Walker
American heroes on a "Classic" raid to free U.S. POWs come close.
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL Executive Editor apologizes for production problems and comments on the dangers of Saddam Hussein.
Fire in the Hole - Fireball Miller - the 1997 Nobel Peace Price goes to Ms. Jody... who? How about the 2000 NPP to the U.S. Serviceman?
The Lost Command - P.J. Jorgenson on how to get more military books in your local bookstores.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy attends a LRP/Ranger reunion and visits one veteran's "private" war museum.
Departments
Around the AO - Krott's parting shots before a tour of the world's "hot spots"
The Bernal Diaz Award - The announcement of the winners of the 3rd Annual Bernal Diaz Award
Book Reviews
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 13 Jan 2026]
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132861
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Slashing Talon Six by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Fighting with the Red Hats by Mike Martin - South Vietnamese airborne troops clash with 21st NVA Regiment
Breaking All the Rules by Ben "Babysan" Dunham - Lurps attack NVA village in high-risk mission to capture chinese advisor
Raid on Kojo by Ed Evanhoe
Rangers over Panama by Kreg P.J. Jorgenson
The Moving Wall by Tommy McDonnell & Stephanie Riegel
Pablo Escobar is Dead by Major Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Forgotten Warrior by Greg Walker
Humanitarian Ops and Arm Chair Warriors by John K. Zimmerman
Night Vision Equipment by Ala R. Wise
Royal Thai Marine Recon Hosts International Jumpers by Mike Linderer
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer reports on a memorial project for victims of the 1992 chopper crash in Utah.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer climbs on his soap box - watch out everybody!
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller talks about military budget cuts and why LURPS need more attention
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: "Normal" perceptions and the combat veteran
Ranger Sandy - Sandy and Sam are on the road again meeting vets from coast to coast
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott reports on world events which may impact special operations
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Slashing Talon Six by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Fighting with the Red Hats by Mike Martin - South Vietnamese airborne troops clash with 21st NVA Regiment
Breaking All the Rules by Ben "Babysan" Dunham - Lurps attack NVA village in high-risk mission to capture chinese advisor
Raid on Kojo by Ed Evanhoe
Rangers over Panama by Kreg P.J. Jorgenson
The Moving Wall by Tommy McDonnell & Stephanie Riegel
Pablo Escobar is Dead by Major Bruce H. "Doc" Norton
Forgotten Warrior by Greg Walker
Humanitarian Ops and Arm Chair Warriors by John K. Zimmerman
Night Vision Equipment by Ala R. Wise
Royal Thai Marine Recon Hosts International Jumpers by Mike Linderer
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer reports on a memorial project for victims of the 1992 chopper crash in Utah.
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer climbs on his soap box - watch out everybody!
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller talks about military budget cuts and why LURPS need more attention
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: "Normal" perceptions and the combat veteran
Ranger Sandy - Sandy and Sam are on the road again meeting vets from coast to coast
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott reports on world events which may impact special operations
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132949
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[Number of Pages: 64]
Assault on Firebase Jack by Gary Linderer - Eignteen rangers are trapped outside the wire when the NVA attack Firebase Jack in force
Jungle Warfare: British Style by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - U.S. Special forces in Vietnam gained valuable skills from British school in Malaysia
Psyops: Vietnam to Desert Storm by Philip D. Chinnery
Grenades by Russ Mann
The Dance of the Acetate Commandos by Jim Morris
The Pine Island Battle by Ed Evanhoe
The Death of Tommy O'Neall by Harve Saal - When a glory seeker takes over a SOG team, tragedy awaits
Communist Water Sappers by F. C. Brown - NVA and NVA-trained frogmen hit bridges, shipping
Columns
Sitrep - Two green berets are awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in Somalia
TOC Talk - There's a lot to report from the BTL net; Gary Linderer gives us the latest scoop
Fire in the Hole - Red Alert! Kenn Miller, says the U.S. is being invaded. He might be right
Burns' Ointment - When combat stories are just that - stores. Richie Burns explains the 'wannabe" syndrome
Ranger Sandy - Watch out VA! The wives and girlfriends of veterans are banding together to make sure vets get what is coming to them.
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott, just back from Africa, gives a first-hand briefing
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Assault on Firebase Jack by Gary Linderer - Eignteen rangers are trapped outside the wire when the NVA attack Firebase Jack in force
Jungle Warfare: British Style by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - U.S. Special forces in Vietnam gained valuable skills from British school in Malaysia
Psyops: Vietnam to Desert Storm by Philip D. Chinnery
Grenades by Russ Mann
The Dance of the Acetate Commandos by Jim Morris
The Pine Island Battle by Ed Evanhoe
The Death of Tommy O'Neall by Harve Saal - When a glory seeker takes over a SOG team, tragedy awaits
Communist Water Sappers by F. C. Brown - NVA and NVA-trained frogmen hit bridges, shipping
Columns
Sitrep - Two green berets are awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in Somalia
TOC Talk - There's a lot to report from the BTL net; Gary Linderer gives us the latest scoop
Fire in the Hole - Red Alert! Kenn Miller, says the U.S. is being invaded. He might be right
Burns' Ointment - When combat stories are just that - stores. Richie Burns explains the 'wannabe" syndrome
Ranger Sandy - Watch out VA! The wives and girlfriends of veterans are banding together to make sure vets get what is coming to them.
Departments
Around the AO - Rob Krott, just back from Africa, gives a first-hand briefing
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
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Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132965
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[Number of Pages: 80]
There are Tigers in this Valley by Charles McDonald - Screaming Eagles to the rescue
Soviet Contribution to the Green Berets by David E. Spencer - Ft. Carchuna and American Guerrillas in the Spanish Civil War
POP Gringle's Boy, "Earthquake McGoon" - An American Soldier of Fortune by Robert E. Wanglund
Colonel Roger Trinquier by John B. Dwyer - French special operations in the First Indochina War
Unsung Hero - Seargeant First Class John L. McCoy by Mike Martin
Raid on Oransbari - The Perfect Mission by Lance Q. Zedric/Michael F. Dilley
The Air War Over Colombia - Controlling the Skies in a War Zone by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer promises changes, appreciation to subscribers and Kokomo, IN Vietnam Vets Rally
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller talks of patriotism and pride, warns of problems
Ranger Sandy - Sandy at the Moving Wall in the North Carolina
A Few Minutes Out - More Jorgenson insight
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker warns of recruiting, and training woes in SF.
Departments
Around the AO - Bot Krott calls all the shots and fills all the gaps
Terminate with Extreme Prejudice - Again, damn it!
Book Reviews
A Different Point of View
Volume: 4
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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There are Tigers in this Valley by Charles McDonald - Screaming Eagles to the rescue
Soviet Contribution to the Green Berets by David E. Spencer - Ft. Carchuna and American Guerrillas in the Spanish Civil War
POP Gringle's Boy, "Earthquake McGoon" - An American Soldier of Fortune by Robert E. Wanglund
Colonel Roger Trinquier by John B. Dwyer - French special operations in the First Indochina War
Unsung Hero - Seargeant First Class John L. McCoy by Mike Martin
Raid on Oransbari - The Perfect Mission by Lance Q. Zedric/Michael F. Dilley
The Air War Over Colombia - Controlling the Skies in a War Zone by Bruce "Doc" Norton
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer promises changes, appreciation to subscribers and Kokomo, IN Vietnam Vets Rally
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller talks of patriotism and pride, warns of problems
Ranger Sandy - Sandy at the Moving Wall in the North Carolina
A Few Minutes Out - More Jorgenson insight
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker warns of recruiting, and training woes in SF.
Departments
Around the AO - Bot Krott calls all the shots and fills all the gaps
Terminate with Extreme Prejudice - Again, damn it!
Book Reviews
A Different Point of View
Volume: 4
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 1995
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132944
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[Number of Pages: 66]
Spads of the 6th SOS by Philip D. Chinnery - When special ops ground units in Vietnam needed close-in air support, the 6th SOS, flying Douglas A-1 Skyraiders, stood ready to oblige.
Attack at Tong Le Chon by Rob Krott - When a special forces camp is nearly overrun by NVA, the Nha Trang Mike Force is brought in to help turn the tide.
Popski's Private Army (Part II) by Michael F. Dilley
Life - Vietnam Style by Clint Majors
SOF and the Martial Arts by Greg Walker
MG Duff Ride, Force Recon Marine by Mike Linderer
Win with Wingate (Part II) by Thomas H. Taylor
Is Castro on Way Out? by Sudo Nim (cover name)
Scouts Reunite in Denver by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer on grass roots BTL support
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer: vets help vets by reestablishing contact
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller admits it: He voted for Clinton!
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: Do anniversaries trigger PTSD?
Ranger Sandy - Sandy answers letters from BTL readers
Departments
Commentary - Dan McClinton on saying something profound to Nam vets
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Spads of the 6th SOS by Philip D. Chinnery - When special ops ground units in Vietnam needed close-in air support, the 6th SOS, flying Douglas A-1 Skyraiders, stood ready to oblige.
Attack at Tong Le Chon by Rob Krott - When a special forces camp is nearly overrun by NVA, the Nha Trang Mike Force is brought in to help turn the tide.
Popski's Private Army (Part II) by Michael F. Dilley
Life - Vietnam Style by Clint Majors
SOF and the Martial Arts by Greg Walker
MG Duff Ride, Force Recon Marine by Mike Linderer
Win with Wingate (Part II) by Thomas H. Taylor
Is Castro on Way Out? by Sudo Nim (cover name)
Scouts Reunite in Denver by Michael F. Dilley
Columns
Sitrep - Mike Linderer on grass roots BTL support
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer: vets help vets by reestablishing contact
Fire in the Hold - Kenn Miller admits it: He voted for Clinton!
Burns' Ointment - Richie Burns: Do anniversaries trigger PTSD?
Ranger Sandy - Sandy answers letters from BTL readers
Departments
Commentary - Dan McClinton on saying something profound to Nam vets
Mail Call
Book Reviews
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1994
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132874
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 80]
A Good Ambush - MAG advisors discover early in the Vietnam war that it's going to be a long, long conflict by Kregg P.F. Jorgenson
The Men Behind the Trident - Navy SEAL Darryl "Willy" Wilson's Vietnam Odyssey by Dennis Cummings
Smokejumpers - U.S. Forest Service Smokejumpers play a major role in the U.S. special operations by Mike Martin
Major Peter Dewey, America's First Vietnam Casualty - 1945 saw the end of WWII, and the first U.S. casualty of the Vietnam war by U.S. Adolph
The Triple Nickel - The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion - WWII's unspoken heroes by Michael F. Dilley
Wild Bill Donovan and the OSS - At the outbreak of World War II the U.S.'s fledgling intelligence service was in good hands by Ed Evanhoe
Elite Unit Profile: El Salvador's Special Forces - An elite Central American special forces unit with a U.S. flavor by Rob Krott
Bambo - The Deer Who Gets Even! - BTL senior editor Kregg Jorgenson on ambush patrol in the Pacific Northwest by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Rapid Fire III: Mary Jane Does Not Answer - A B-36 Lurp patrol finds itself the center of attention at a VC round-up by David Spencer
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL's senior editor encourages everyone to get out and vote, announces subscription cost increase, and reports the departure of BTL editor in chief, Greg Walker.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller recommends changes in the 75th Ranger Regiment and sees the U.S. Army LRSU as part of the program
Burn's Ointment - Rich Burn's discusses the plight of the Hmong, America's forgotten allies
Ranger Sandy - Sandy stops a Marine convoy in California, and makes new friends at NamJam '96
Departments
Around the AO - Krott with an eye on what's happening around the glove
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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A Good Ambush - MAG advisors discover early in the Vietnam war that it's going to be a long, long conflict by Kregg P.F. Jorgenson
The Men Behind the Trident - Navy SEAL Darryl "Willy" Wilson's Vietnam Odyssey by Dennis Cummings
Smokejumpers - U.S. Forest Service Smokejumpers play a major role in the U.S. special operations by Mike Martin
Major Peter Dewey, America's First Vietnam Casualty - 1945 saw the end of WWII, and the first U.S. casualty of the Vietnam war by U.S. Adolph
The Triple Nickel - The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion - WWII's unspoken heroes by Michael F. Dilley
Wild Bill Donovan and the OSS - At the outbreak of World War II the U.S.'s fledgling intelligence service was in good hands by Ed Evanhoe
Elite Unit Profile: El Salvador's Special Forces - An elite Central American special forces unit with a U.S. flavor by Rob Krott
Bambo - The Deer Who Gets Even! - BTL senior editor Kregg Jorgenson on ambush patrol in the Pacific Northwest by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
Rapid Fire III: Mary Jane Does Not Answer - A B-36 Lurp patrol finds itself the center of attention at a VC round-up by David Spencer
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL's senior editor encourages everyone to get out and vote, announces subscription cost increase, and reports the departure of BTL editor in chief, Greg Walker.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller recommends changes in the 75th Ranger Regiment and sees the U.S. Army LRSU as part of the program
Burn's Ointment - Rich Burn's discusses the plight of the Hmong, America's forgotten allies
Ranger Sandy - Sandy stops a Marine convoy in California, and makes new friends at NamJam '96
Departments
Around the AO - Krott with an eye on what's happening around the glove
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132975
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 80]
Operation Tuscaloosa - Marines at their Finest in the Assault by John Culbertson - 2/5 Marines Winter Offensive, January 24-28, 1967
The Extraction by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - Long range recon patrols routinely put their lives in the hands of U.S. army helicopter pilots. Captain Kit Beatton goes beyond routine.
On the Other Side by F. C. Brown - Many solders are taught that our enemies' are inhuman beasts. Their photos show that they aren't. The war as photographed by the viet cong
The Threshold of Survival by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - A 1st Cav Lurp team in a fight for its life. Mondol Kiri Province, Cambodia May 27, 1970
Operation Jaywick by Michael F. Dilley - Australian spec ops commandos invade Singapor harbor and deal the Japs a major blow.
Profile: Thomas J. Carter, Jr. - Strategic Security Group, Inc. - DELTA veteran gives BLT a unique interview by Gregg Walker
Update: Guerrillas in our Midst by Gregg Walker - A follow up on FMLN guerrilla commandante Gilberto Osorio
Columns
TOC Talk - Specialist Michael New - right or wrong? Gary Linderer's opinion
Oprep-3 - Underground newspapers have existed in the SF community for years. Is The Register a new breed or 31 an old story? Gregg Walker has the answers.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller takes aim at US/UN policies in Bosnia. Should we be there or not?
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's back with some wit and info for BTL readers.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy meets a unique group of WWII vets, and shares her special talents.
Departments
The Gear Locker - Rob Krott introduces a new column on what's new in military and paramlitary gear.
Around the AO - Rob Krott is back from El Sal and Hondo with more on world affairs
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Operation Tuscaloosa - Marines at their Finest in the Assault by John Culbertson - 2/5 Marines Winter Offensive, January 24-28, 1967
The Extraction by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - Long range recon patrols routinely put their lives in the hands of U.S. army helicopter pilots. Captain Kit Beatton goes beyond routine.
On the Other Side by F. C. Brown - Many solders are taught that our enemies' are inhuman beasts. Their photos show that they aren't. The war as photographed by the viet cong
The Threshold of Survival by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson - A 1st Cav Lurp team in a fight for its life. Mondol Kiri Province, Cambodia May 27, 1970
Operation Jaywick by Michael F. Dilley - Australian spec ops commandos invade Singapor harbor and deal the Japs a major blow.
Profile: Thomas J. Carter, Jr. - Strategic Security Group, Inc. - DELTA veteran gives BLT a unique interview by Gregg Walker
Update: Guerrillas in our Midst by Gregg Walker - A follow up on FMLN guerrilla commandante Gilberto Osorio
Columns
TOC Talk - Specialist Michael New - right or wrong? Gary Linderer's opinion
Oprep-3 - Underground newspapers have existed in the SF community for years. Is The Register a new breed or 31 an old story? Gregg Walker has the answers.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller takes aim at US/UN policies in Bosnia. Should we be there or not?
A Few Minutes Out - Kregg Jorgenson's back with some wit and info for BTL readers.
Ranger Sandy - Sandy meets a unique group of WWII vets, and shares her special talents.
Departments
The Gear Locker - Rob Krott introduces a new column on what's new in military and paramlitary gear.
Around the AO - Rob Krott is back from El Sal and Hondo with more on world affairs
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1996
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132888
- NOT DIGITIZED
[Number of Pages: 80]
McNamara and the Gulf of Tonkin: A Note for the Public Record - A U.S. Navy officer tells the "truth" of the Tonkin Incident by John White
The Men Behind the Trident - The personal account of Navy SEAL Dwight Daigle in Vietnam by Dennis Cummings
Democracy and the Drug War in Colombia - The latest threat to Colombia's two-front war by Major G. Andrew Maclin, USMC (Ret.)
The Ambush of Team Grasshopper - Ranger "heavy" team walks into a hornet's nest in northern I Corps, South Vietnam by Gary Linderer
Hamilton's Run - When a four-man U.S. Marine outpost is hit hard by the VC one night, a courageous young Marine decides to go for help to save the life of a comrade. His run through seven kilometers of enemy territory deserved a Navy Cross by John Culbertson
The Jedburgh Project - The inside story of America's top secret warriors of World War II by Michael F. Dilley
Monkey Jumping with Thai Special Forces - Sometimes jumping into unknown DZ's is nothing to monkey around with by Jard Chandler
Welcome to the Real World, Lieutenant! - The trials and tribulations of a young infantry officer on the Korean DMZ in 1986 by Rob Krott
The Tiger Lady - The story of Madame Ho Thi Que, the legendary female warrior of the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion - the Black Tigers by Michael N. Martin
Haunting Promises - Special Forces medic Robert Reed never knew for certain if his efforts to save a wounded Green Beret in 1971 had been for naught. Twenty-five years later he found out by Robert C. Reed and Vicki L. Andrews
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL's Executive Editor questions why we are still in Bosnia, and apologizes for a missed issue
The Lost Command - New BTL Editor-in-Chief tells all in his new column. A refreshing taste of "PJ" humor and imperfect candor.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller challenges our new Secretary of State, and reveals an LA Times writer who supports "Manifest Destiny" in a Mandarin format.
Ranger Sandy - More tributes from our transcontinental public relations director.
Departments
Around the AO - BTL's watchdog is barking is again
The Bernal Diaz Award - BTL announces the 1996 winners
Book Reviews
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March/April 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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McNamara and the Gulf of Tonkin: A Note for the Public Record - A U.S. Navy officer tells the "truth" of the Tonkin Incident by John White
The Men Behind the Trident - The personal account of Navy SEAL Dwight Daigle in Vietnam by Dennis Cummings
Democracy and the Drug War in Colombia - The latest threat to Colombia's two-front war by Major G. Andrew Maclin, USMC (Ret.)
The Ambush of Team Grasshopper - Ranger "heavy" team walks into a hornet's nest in northern I Corps, South Vietnam by Gary Linderer
Hamilton's Run - When a four-man U.S. Marine outpost is hit hard by the VC one night, a courageous young Marine decides to go for help to save the life of a comrade. His run through seven kilometers of enemy territory deserved a Navy Cross by John Culbertson
The Jedburgh Project - The inside story of America's top secret warriors of World War II by Michael F. Dilley
Monkey Jumping with Thai Special Forces - Sometimes jumping into unknown DZ's is nothing to monkey around with by Jard Chandler
Welcome to the Real World, Lieutenant! - The trials and tribulations of a young infantry officer on the Korean DMZ in 1986 by Rob Krott
The Tiger Lady - The story of Madame Ho Thi Que, the legendary female warrior of the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion - the Black Tigers by Michael N. Martin
Haunting Promises - Special Forces medic Robert Reed never knew for certain if his efforts to save a wounded Green Beret in 1971 had been for naught. Twenty-five years later he found out by Robert C. Reed and Vicki L. Andrews
Columns
TOC Talk - BTL's Executive Editor questions why we are still in Bosnia, and apologizes for a missed issue
The Lost Command - New BTL Editor-in-Chief tells all in his new column. A refreshing taste of "PJ" humor and imperfect candor.
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller challenges our new Secretary of State, and reveals an LA Times writer who supports "Manifest Destiny" in a Mandarin format.
Ranger Sandy - More tributes from our transcontinental public relations director.
Departments
Around the AO - BTL's watchdog is barking is again
The Bernal Diaz Award - BTL announces the 1996 winners
Book Reviews
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March/April 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 1174Serial132885
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Smoke and Mirrors at Son Tay - Never before seen photographs indicate that just maybe a cover-up occurred at Son Tay by Ken Conboy
The Marcinko-Watson Tour 1996 - U.S. Navy seals Dick Marcinko and Jim Watson return to Vietnam 30 years later by Timothy Kast
With an Airborne Scout Platoon in Operation Desert Shield/Storm - Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division deploy in the gulf by John B. Dwyer
Operation Prairie II: Blocking Forces Along the Song Thu Bon - U.S. Marines catch escaping Viet Cong forces in midstream by John Culbertson
Under the Black Flag: Execution and Retaliation in Mosby's Confederacy - A defense of Confederate partisan leader colonel John Singleton Mosby by Major William E. Boyle, Jr.
What About Our MIA's? the U.S. government's failure to account for its MIA's is not unique to the Vietnam War by William R. Phillips
Sumner Team at Pegun Island - A close call on a jap-held Pacific island for a team of Alamo Scouts by Michael F. Dilley
Road Watch Teams (RWT) - Explaining one of the well kept secrets of the Vietnam War by Harve Saal
The Raid to Kill Rommel - British commandos execute a failed attempt to capture or kill the "Desert Fox". by Michael F. Dilley
Civil Air Patrol Ground Team Leads Their Own Way - Well known volunteer organization takes its cue from military special operations by Alan R. Wise
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer reflects on the mortality of America's veterans
Fire in the Hole - A truly nteworthy event Kenn Miller, BTL's caustic fire-breather, explains his temperament
The Lost Command - "PJ" Jorgenson on the effects of chemical agents on our veterans, along with some personal notes about friends of BTL
Ranger Sandy - BTL's "road warrior" spereads the faith, and exposes more veterans to our mag.
Departments
Around the AO - Krott's at his best filling in the intel gaps from around the world.
The Bernal Diaz Award - Its time to vote again for your favorite military fiction and nonfiction authors and their works
Book Reviews
Tools of the Trade - BTL introduces a new department for our readers - military weapons
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Smoke and Mirrors at Son Tay - Never before seen photographs indicate that just maybe a cover-up occurred at Son Tay by Ken Conboy
The Marcinko-Watson Tour 1996 - U.S. Navy seals Dick Marcinko and Jim Watson return to Vietnam 30 years later by Timothy Kast
With an Airborne Scout Platoon in Operation Desert Shield/Storm - Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division deploy in the gulf by John B. Dwyer
Operation Prairie II: Blocking Forces Along the Song Thu Bon - U.S. Marines catch escaping Viet Cong forces in midstream by John Culbertson
Under the Black Flag: Execution and Retaliation in Mosby's Confederacy - A defense of Confederate partisan leader colonel John Singleton Mosby by Major William E. Boyle, Jr.
What About Our MIA's? the U.S. government's failure to account for its MIA's is not unique to the Vietnam War by William R. Phillips
Sumner Team at Pegun Island - A close call on a jap-held Pacific island for a team of Alamo Scouts by Michael F. Dilley
Road Watch Teams (RWT) - Explaining one of the well kept secrets of the Vietnam War by Harve Saal
The Raid to Kill Rommel - British commandos execute a failed attempt to capture or kill the "Desert Fox". by Michael F. Dilley
Civil Air Patrol Ground Team Leads Their Own Way - Well known volunteer organization takes its cue from military special operations by Alan R. Wise
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer reflects on the mortality of America's veterans
Fire in the Hole - A truly nteworthy event Kenn Miller, BTL's caustic fire-breather, explains his temperament
The Lost Command - "PJ" Jorgenson on the effects of chemical agents on our veterans, along with some personal notes about friends of BTL
Ranger Sandy - BTL's "road warrior" spereads the faith, and exposes more veterans to our mag.
Departments
Around the AO - Krott's at his best filling in the intel gaps from around the world.
The Bernal Diaz Award - Its time to vote again for your favorite military fiction and nonfiction authors and their works
Book Reviews
Tools of the Trade - BTL introduces a new department for our readers - military weapons
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
Collection: Richard Burns Collection
Association: Air America Association
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Added: 29 Jun 2003 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 3010Serial611172
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[Number of Pages: 80]
The Winter Warriors at Chang-to - US/ROK SAG and SAB warriors in action in frozen Korea by John B. Dwyer
The Men Behind the Trident - US Navy SEAL John Ware relates his Vietnam experience by Dennis J. Cummings and Kriby D. Horrell
Oops, the Russians are Coming! - Lurps on lonely OP deal with an NVA company led by a caucasian by Dan Pope
RT Alaska and the Phoenix Vow - Phoenix pilots make the supreme sacrifice for SOG recon team in peril by Tom Marshall
Exotic and Unusual Weapons of the Vietnam Conflict - Vietnam was a treasure trove of unusual weapons, conventional and unconventional by F. C. Brown
The Amphibious Scouts - The history of a little known recon unit in the Pacific theater in WWII by Michael F. Dilley
Braving the Winds of Ilopango - Richie Burns and Rob Krott jump into El Salvador by Richie Burns
Recollections of a LRP First Sergeant - A retired top NCO reflects on the "good years" by Roy Nelson
Who's Guard'ing our Reserves? - Back room dealing and its affect on our military readiness by Jack O-Brian
Columns
TOC Talk - Executive editor Gary Linderer asks for help from BTL readers
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller issues strong warnings on Taiwan and communist China
Ranger Sandy - BLT's lady of letters invites vets to a grand party in North Carolina
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker, BTL Editor-in-Chief, welcomes our readers to the "new" Behind The Lines
Departments
Around the AO - "Rigger Rob" Krott still has his thumb on the world's pulse
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The Winter Warriors at Chang-to - US/ROK SAG and SAB warriors in action in frozen Korea by John B. Dwyer
The Men Behind the Trident - US Navy SEAL John Ware relates his Vietnam experience by Dennis J. Cummings and Kriby D. Horrell
Oops, the Russians are Coming! - Lurps on lonely OP deal with an NVA company led by a caucasian by Dan Pope
RT Alaska and the Phoenix Vow - Phoenix pilots make the supreme sacrifice for SOG recon team in peril by Tom Marshall
Exotic and Unusual Weapons of the Vietnam Conflict - Vietnam was a treasure trove of unusual weapons, conventional and unconventional by F. C. Brown
The Amphibious Scouts - The history of a little known recon unit in the Pacific theater in WWII by Michael F. Dilley
Braving the Winds of Ilopango - Richie Burns and Rob Krott jump into El Salvador by Richie Burns
Recollections of a LRP First Sergeant - A retired top NCO reflects on the "good years" by Roy Nelson
Who's Guard'ing our Reserves? - Back room dealing and its affect on our military readiness by Jack O-Brian
Columns
TOC Talk - Executive editor Gary Linderer asks for help from BTL readers
Fire in the Hole - Kenn Miller issues strong warnings on Taiwan and communist China
Ranger Sandy - BLT's lady of letters invites vets to a grand party in North Carolina
Oprep-3 - Greg Walker, BTL Editor-in-Chief, welcomes our readers to the "new" Behind The Lines
Departments
Around the AO - "Rigger Rob" Krott still has his thumb on the world's pulse
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 3010Serial611171
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Vulture Flight - LRRPs of II Field Force in Action in Vietnam by Don and Annette Hall
Phoenix Rising - Hueys in I Corps, South Vietnam by Tom Marshall
Mercenaries Wanted - A Profile on BTL's Rob Krott by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Stealing Henry! - A British Heist Under German Noses by Michael F. Diller
Haiti-Success of Failure? - Trying to Keep Peace by richard Wagner
Elite Unit Profile - The 63rd Parachute Brigade, Jugoslav Army by Rob Kortt
Bernal Diaz - The Patron Saint of Literary Sergeants by Kenn Miller
I Captured Che Guevera - A True "Story" by "Bud" as told to Rob Krott by Rob Krott
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer condems our leader for sending American troops into Bosnia
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller fires another salvo at Bill Clinton
Burn's Ointment - Richie's back and his analogy of football and combat is definitely "in season"
Ranger Sandy - Sandy encourages vets to share the memories of their wartime service with their kids and grandkids
Oprep-3 - Is there room for rouges in America's special operations community? Greg Walker doesn't think so
Departments
Around the AO - More pearls from Rob's world
Litmus Testing for VN Imposters - Harve Saal declares war on wannabes and phonies
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Dec 2018 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Vulture Flight - LRRPs of II Field Force in Action in Vietnam by Don and Annette Hall
Phoenix Rising - Hueys in I Corps, South Vietnam by Tom Marshall
Mercenaries Wanted - A Profile on BTL's Rob Krott by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Stealing Henry! - A British Heist Under German Noses by Michael F. Diller
Haiti-Success of Failure? - Trying to Keep Peace by richard Wagner
Elite Unit Profile - The 63rd Parachute Brigade, Jugoslav Army by Rob Kortt
Bernal Diaz - The Patron Saint of Literary Sergeants by Kenn Miller
I Captured Che Guevera - A True "Story" by "Bud" as told to Rob Krott by Rob Krott
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer condems our leader for sending American troops into Bosnia
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller fires another salvo at Bill Clinton
Burn's Ointment - Richie's back and his analogy of football and combat is definitely "in season"
Ranger Sandy - Sandy encourages vets to share the memories of their wartime service with their kids and grandkids
Oprep-3 - Is there room for rouges in America's special operations community? Greg Walker doesn't think so
Departments
Around the AO - More pearls from Rob's world
Litmus Testing for VN Imposters - Harve Saal declares war on wannabes and phonies
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Dec 2018 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Behind The Lines : The Journal of U.S. Military Special Operations (Behind the Lines)
Serial Item Number: 3010Serial611170
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[Number of Pages: 80]
Vulture Flight - LRRPs of II Field Force in Action in Vietnam by Don and Annette Hall
Phoenix Rising - Hueys in I Corps, South Vietnam by Tom Marshall
Mercenaries Wanted - A Profile on BTL's Rob Krott by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Stealing Henry! - A British Heist Under German Noses by Michael F. Diller
Haiti-Success of Failure? - Trying to Keep Peace by richard Wagner
Elite Unit Profile - The 63rd Parachute Brigade, Jugoslav Army by Rob Kortt
Bernal Diaz - The Patron Saint of Literary Sergeants by Kenn Miller
I Captured Che Guevera - A True "Story" by "Bud" as told to Rob Krott by Rob Krott
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer condems our leader for sending American troops into Bosnia
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller fires another salvo at Bill Clinton
Burn's Ointment - Richie's back and his analogy of football and combat is definitely "in season"
Ranger Sandy - Sandy encourages vets to share the memories of their wartime service with their kids and grandkids
Oprep-3 - Is there room for rouges in America's special operations community? Greg Walker doesn't think so
Departments
Around the AO - More pearls from Rob's world
Litmus Testing for VN Imposters - Harve Saal declares war on wannabes and phonies
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 07 Dec 2018 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Vulture Flight - LRRPs of II Field Force in Action in Vietnam by Don and Annette Hall
Phoenix Rising - Hueys in I Corps, South Vietnam by Tom Marshall
Mercenaries Wanted - A Profile on BTL's Rob Krott by Kregg P. J. Jorgenson
Stealing Henry! - A British Heist Under German Noses by Michael F. Diller
Haiti-Success of Failure? - Trying to Keep Peace by richard Wagner
Elite Unit Profile - The 63rd Parachute Brigade, Jugoslav Army by Rob Kortt
Bernal Diaz - The Patron Saint of Literary Sergeants by Kenn Miller
I Captured Che Guevera - A True "Story" by "Bud" as told to Rob Krott by Rob Krott
Columns
TOC Talk - Gary Linderer condems our leader for sending American troops into Bosnia
Fire in the Hole - Ken Miller fires another salvo at Bill Clinton
Burn's Ointment - Richie's back and his analogy of football and combat is definitely "in season"
Ranger Sandy - Sandy encourages vets to share the memories of their wartime service with their kids and grandkids
Oprep-3 - Is there room for rouges in America's special operations community? Greg Walker doesn't think so
Departments
Around the AO - More pearls from Rob's world
Litmus Testing for VN Imposters - Harve Saal declares war on wannabes and phonies
Book Reviews
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1996
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 07 Dec 2018 [Updated: 09 Jan 2026]
Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive
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