Why Viet Cong Commanders Feared The Australian SAS "7-Day Rule" More Than American Artillery

In the dense, suffocating jungles of Phước Tuy Province, Viet Cong commanders faced an enemy that defied their understanding of modern warfare. While American units brought the noise of helicopters and heavy artillery, the Australian SAS patrols operated in total silence—earning them the fearful title "Ma Rừng" (Ghosts of the Jungle).

This documentary breaks down the brutal "7-Day Rule"—the operational cycle that allowed four-man SAS teams to live, hunt, and survive deep inside enemy territory without detection. Based on declassified after-action reports, captured enemy directives, and veteran accounts, we reveal how these small patrols achieved a staggering 164-to-1 kill ratio and psychologically dismantled an enemy who believed the jungle belonged to them.

🎖️ What You'll Learn:

The "Ma Rừng" Legend: Why Viet Cong scouts believed they were being haunted by "ghosts" rather than soldiers.

The 7-Day Rule: The physical and mental endurance required to operate for a week with no resupply and no support.

Tactical Contrast: How Australian stealth tactics differed radically from American "Search and Destroy" missions.

The Kill Ratio: analyzing the statistics behind the SAS’s 164-to-1 effectiveness in Phước Tuy.

Psychological Warfare: How the mere suspicion of an SAS presence forced Viet Cong units to abandon their own supply routes.

This is a story of discipline, endurance, and the thin line between the hunter and the hunted in the Vietnam War.

🇦🇺 Honoring the Service: We honor the service and sacrifice of the Australian SAS veterans and the ANZAC forces. We also acknowledge the courage and resilience required by all who fought in these unforgiving conditions.

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DISCLAIMER: This documentary is for historical and educational purposes. All accounts are based on verified historical records, veteran testimonies, and captured documents. We honor the service of all who fought and recognize the courage required on both sides of this conflict.

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