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Sog

Sog is an archaic or dialectal English noun referring to a soft, marshy, or boggy piece of ground, synonymous with a swamp, bog, or quagmire, primarily attested in southwestern dialects.^[1] The word first appears in records from around 1552, describing terrain that becomes waterlogged and prone to rotting pastures, and it carries connotations of saturation with moisture.^[1] Of uncertain etymology, sog likely relates to early verbs meaning "to soak" or "become soaked," influencing later terms like soggy, which emerged in the early 18th century to describe something thoroughly wet and heavy from immersion.^[2] As a verb, it denotes the act of saturating or steeping in liquid, often appearing in dialectal forms like soggin for something dripping wet.^[3] Though obsolete in standard modern usage, the term persists in regional contexts to evoke muddy, unstable landscapes shaped by heavy rainfall or poor drainage.^[4]

Military

Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG)

The Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was established on January 24, 1964, as a highly classified, multi-service special operations task force subordinate to MACV, comprising personnel from U.S. Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Air Force Air Commandos, and Marine Force Reconnaissance units.^[5]^[6] Its mandate centered on covert cross-border operations into Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam, emphasizing strategic reconnaissance, sabotage of enemy infrastructure, direct-action raids, and psychological operations to disrupt North Vietnamese Army logistics along the Ho Chi Minh Trail—a complex network of paths supplying Viet Cong and NVA forces.^[5]^[7] These missions operated under strict deniability protocols, with cover stories portraying SOG as a benign research entity to evade international scrutiny over incursions into neutral territories.^[5] SOG reconnaissance teams (RTs), typically 3–4 U.S. operators leading 6–12 indigenous Montagnard or Nung personnel, conducted over 2,000 cross-border insertions via helicopter, often into heavily defended areas, yielding actionable intelligence on enemy movements and supply convoys that informed U.S. airstrikes and broader MACV strategies.^[8] Key operations targeted Ho Chi Minh Trail bottlenecks through ambushes, wiretaps on communication lines, prisoner snatches for interrogation, and hatchet-force raids that inflicted disproportionate casualties—SOG teams reported a kill ratio of 158:1, with small units eliminating hundreds of NVA troops per engagement despite facing battalions.^[9]^[10] Psychological warfare efforts, including black propaganda broadcasts and booby-trapped munitions mimicking NVA defects, further eroded enemy morale and logistics, contributing an estimated 75% of U.S. intelligence on the Trail by interdicting fuel, weapons, and personnel flows.^[5]^[9] Despite tactical successes in delaying NVA resupply—causally linking SOG disruptions to reduced offensive capabilities in South Vietnam—the unit's elite, all-volunteer composition faced extreme risks inherent to deep-penetration missions, resulting in a casualty rate exceeding 100% across recon rotations, with every team member wounded (often multiply) and roughly 50% killed or captured in high-intensity years like 1968.^[11]^[9] This reflected not systemic failure but the deliberate high-reward calculus of small-team special operations against numerically superior forces, validated by SOG's role in validating unconventional warfare efficacy for future doctrines. Personnel earned outsized decorations, including at least five Medals of Honor and dozens of Silver Stars, underscoring empirical mission impacts amid the human cost.^[12] Partial declassification of MACV command histories and CIA annexes in the early 1990s exposed the program's full operational scale, enabling veteran advocacy for recognition and accounting for remaining MIAs.^[13]^[12]

Other Special Operations Groups

The Swedish Special Operations Task Group (SOG), established in 2011 as part of the Swedish Armed Forces, operates as a core special forces unit focused on direct action, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, and hostage rescue in high-threat environments.^[14] Its personnel, drawn from elite conventional special operations forces, undergo intensive selection processes emphasizing physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and adaptability to asymmetric warfare, enabling rapid deployment for strategic objectives such as disruption of adversary networks or intelligence gathering in denied areas.^[15] The unit maintains a low public profile, with operations supporting national and international security goals through unconventional methods.^[14] In law enforcement contexts, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, integrated within the Mississippi Highway Patrol, comprises specialized troopers dedicated to high-risk enforcement operations, including tactical interventions, dignitary protection, and crisis response.^[16] Formed to handle scenarios beyond standard patrol duties, the group—numbering around 80 members—trains in advanced marksmanship, breaching techniques, and coordinated assaults to address threats like armed barricades or fugitive apprehensions in domestic settings.^[16] Such units exemplify the adaptation of special operations principles to civilian policing, prioritizing precision to minimize collateral risks amid debates on militarization of local forces.^[16] Other examples include the Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG) of the Philippine Navy, an elite maritime unit akin to SEALs, specializing in sabotage, underwater demolition, and amphibious raids since its formalization in the early 2000s to counter insurgency and piracy.^[17] These groups worldwide underscore a shift toward versatile, multi-domain capabilities in modern conflicts, with training regimens often exceeding 12 months to ensure operational effectiveness in surveillance, raids, and hybrid threats, though specifics remain classified to preserve tactical edges.^[15]

Organizations

SOG Specialty Knives

SOG Specialty Knives was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer with the goal of reproducing the Bowie knife originally used by members of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) during the Vietnam War.^[18] Frazer's initial product line focused on recreating the historical SOG Bowie, a fixed-blade knife designed for reconnaissance and survival tasks in jungle environments, featuring a clip-point blade approximately 6 to 7 inches long for chopping, prying, and utility functions.^[19] Early reproductions emphasized durability with high-carbon steel construction, such as SK-5, to approximate the handmade originals produced under wartime constraints, which varied in quality due to field fabrication by SOG personnel.^[20] This effort served as a tribute to the special operations unit's legacy, positioning the company as a preserver of military knife heritage rather than a mere commercial venture.^[21] The company expanded in the 1990s and 2000s beyond fixed-blade reproductions into folding knives, multitools, and tactical fixed blades, becoming one of the first manufacturers to offer a broad range of multipurpose edged tools for military and civilian use.^[22] Notable among these was the SEAL 2000 series, a 7-inch partially serrated fixed-blade knife with a powder-coated blade for reduced reflectivity and a Zytel polymer handle for chemical and heat resistance, developed in collaboration with U.S. Navy SEALs and subjected to rigorous government testing where it outperformed competitors from other U.S. cutlery makers.^[23]^[24] These products underwent extensive durability evaluations, including edge retention and impact resistance, leading to adoption by military personnel, law enforcement, and special forces for self-defense, survival, and utility in demanding conditions.^[25] SOG achieved commercial viability in the tactical knife market through innovation and focus on core audiences, recovering from earlier mass-market missteps by recommitting to high-performance designs targeted at professionals and enthusiasts.^[26] Products like the SEAL 2000 gained recognition for practical utility, with user reports highlighting reliability in field operations, though the company has faced counterfeiting issues that undermine perceived authenticity.^[27] Debates persist among collectors regarding the fidelity of modern reproductions to wartime originals, as manufacturing shifts to overseas facilities for cost efficiency have introduced variations in fit, finish, and steel quality compared to initial U.S.-produced models, prompting some criticism of compromised durability in lower-end lines.^[28]^[29] Despite this, SOG's emphasis on historical accuracy and tactical evolution has sustained its cultural role in commemorating special operations tools, influencing the broader survival and edged-tool industry.^[30]

Society of Genealogists

The Society of Genealogists (SoG) is a United Kingdom-based charitable organization founded in 1911 to promote the study of genealogy and family history through research, education, and the preservation of historical records.^[31] As the leading national body in this field, it maintains an international membership spanning four continents and emphasizes the use of primary sources, such as parish registers and nonconformist records, to enable empirical verification of ancestral lineages.^[31] The SoG's library, located in London and recognized as the largest dedicated genealogical collection in the UK, houses over 29,000 catalogued items including thousands of parish register copies, unpublished manuscripts, family histories, monumental inscriptions, and census indexes, with a total of approximately 152,176 records as of recent accessions.^[32] ^[33] Its digital resources, accessible primarily to members via the SoG Explore platform, encompass over 11 million records across nearly 1,700 datasets, including the Boyd’s Marriage Index with 7 million names, supporting rigorous, evidence-based tracing of historical connections through original documents like wills, apprenticeships, and court records.^[34] ^[31] Key activities include regular lectures and educational events—over 50 annually—along with training programs on research methodologies, publications such as the monthly Genealogy Gazette, guides, and the "My Ancestors" series, which aid users in applying primary evidence to substantiate or refute ancestry claims lacking documentary support.^[35] ^[31] Partnerships with entities like Findmypast facilitate transcription, indexing, and digitization, broadening access to preserved pre-1837 records essential for causal reconstruction of family histories.^[36] ^[31] While the SoG's emphasis on archival integrity contributes to debunking unsubstantiated genealogical narratives by prioritizing verifiable primary data over anecdotal or secondary accounts, access limitations—such as member-only digital privileges and in-person library requirements—have drawn critiques for restricting broader public engagement, though collaborative projects mitigate this by disseminating indexed records online.^[34]^[37]

Other Organizational Uses

In the French Gendarmerie, a national military police force, SOG designates sous-officier de gendarmerie, a recruitment and training pathway for non-commissioned officers focused on operational field roles such as public security, investigations, and community policing.^[38] Candidates typically hold a baccalauréat or equivalent and undergo 12 months of training emphasizing military conditioning, protection tactics, and practical interventions, with age limits of 18 to under 35 years.^[39] This rank supports hierarchical command structures within gendarmerie units, distinct from commissioned officers.^[40] In business and organizational management literature, SOG refers to Stages of Growth models, frameworks that outline discrete phases of enterprise evolution, such as initiation, expansion, formalization, integration, and maturity, often benchmarked against variables like strategy, structure, and technology adoption.^[41] These models, building on decades of information systems research, guide leaders in navigating growth challenges, including social media profile management for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), where progression involves increasing sophistication in digital engagement and resource allocation.^[42] Empirical studies validate their applicability, recommending phased implementations to avoid common pitfalls like premature scaling.^[43] The SOG-IS (Security of Information) agreement represents a multilateral organizational framework established under EU Council Decision 92/242/EEC of March 31, 1992, to standardize information security practices among member states' authorities handling classified data.^[44] It facilitates cooperation on protecting sensitive systems without delving into operational tactics, serving as a policy instrument rather than an active entity.^[44]

Science and Technology

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing space exploration and development through student-led educational initiatives, engineering projects, and advocacy efforts.^[45] Founded on September 17, 1980, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by Peter Diamandis, Scott Scharfman, Richard Sorkin, Robert D. Richards, and Todd B. Hawley, SEDS emerged as a response to perceived stagnation in government-dominated space programs, emphasizing private sector innovation and hands-on student involvement in rocketry, orbital mechanics, and policy reform.^[46] Early chapters also formed at Princeton University and Yale University, with the organization incorporating as a national entity in the United States in 1982.^[45] SEDS operates through a network of over 100 collegiate chapters in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, alongside international affiliates in countries including Canada, India, Israel, Mexico, and Italy, making it the largest student-run space advocacy group globally.^[45] Chapters focus on practical engineering, such as designing high-power rockets, conducting astronomical observations, and deploying weather balloon payloads, which foster empirical testing of propulsion systems and atmospheric dynamics.^[47] National conferences like SpaceVision convene members to collaborate on projects challenging reliance on public funding, instead promoting commercial viability through cost-effective designs and reusable technologies. Key achievements include the 2018 launch of a student-developed satellite via NanoRacks and Astranis from the International Space Station, demonstrating SEDS members' capacity for orbital deployment amid the commercial space sector's expansion.^[48] Alumni contributions extend to industry leadership; founder Peter Diamandis, through subsequent ventures like the X Prize Foundation, catalyzed private competitions that accelerated reusable launch vehicles, aligning with SEDS's advocacy for market-driven progress over subsidized models.^[46] While funding limitations have constrained scale—relying on memberships and grants rather than large endowments—data from chapter outputs show over 30 active project teams annually, with participants advancing to roles at firms pioneering low-cost access to space.^[47] This grassroots approach underscores causal links between student experimentation and broader aerospace innovation, evidenced by the organization's role in nurturing talent amid a tripling of global satellite launches since 2010.^[45]

Other Scientific and Technical References

In civil engineering, Slab on Grade (SOG) refers to a foundation system consisting of a concrete slab poured directly onto prepared ground, typically over a compacted gravel base, serving as the primary structural floor for buildings.^[49] This method is widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial construction due to its cost-effectiveness and suitability for sites with stable soil conditions, where the slab distributes loads directly to the earth without deep footings.^[50] Typical slab thickness ranges from 4 to 6 inches, with reinforcement via wire mesh or rebar to enhance tensile strength and prevent cracking under flexural stresses from applied loads, such as those from warehouse racking systems exceeding 1,000 pounds per square foot in high-bay facilities.^[51] Design considerations include soil bearing capacity, often verified through geotechnical testing to ensure values above 2,000 pounds per square foot, and provisions for thermal expansion joints to mitigate differential settlement.^[52] In molecular biology, Sog (Short gastrulation) denotes a secreted protein in Drosophila melanogaster that acts as an antagonist to bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling, crucial for establishing dorsal-ventral polarity during embryogenesis.^[53] Encoded by the sog gene, the protein binds BMP ligands like Dpp (Decapentaplegic), facilitating their diffusion and inhibiting ventral activity while promoting dorsal gradients; mutations in sog result in ventralized embryos with expanded BMP domains.^[53] Orthologs such as Chordin in vertebrates perform analogous functions in neural induction, underscoring conserved roles in developmental patterning across phyla.^[53] In sports analytics, particularly ice hockey, SOG (Shots on Goal) quantifies pucks directed at the net that require goaltender intervention or cross the goal line, serving as a key metric for offensive efficiency and predictive modeling.^[54] NHL teams average around 5,000 SOG events per season, with analytics linking higher SOG volumes to increased goal probabilities, though conversion rates hover at 8-10% due to factors like shot location and defensive coverage.^[54] Advanced models incorporate SOG alongside shot attempts to estimate expected goals, revealing that proximity-based SOG (e.g., from within 20 feet) yields higher scoring efficiency than perimeter shots.^[55]

Places

Sog County

Sog County is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of Nagqu City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, positioned at the interface between the northern Tibetan Plateau and the alpine valleys of eastern Tibet. It occupies the basin of the Suoqu River, an upper tributary of the Nu River (Salween River), with terrain characterized by mountainous landscapes that slope gradually eastward, featuring an average elevation of 3,572 meters. The county spans approximately 5,859 square kilometers, bordering Dingqing County of Changdu City to the east, Jigzhi and Bianba counties to the southwest, Shuanghu County to the north, and Amdo County to the west; its seat is Yakla Town, also known locally as Sog.^[56]^[57] As of the 2020 national census, Sog County had a resident population of 52,923, with nearly all inhabitants being ethnic Tibetans engaged in traditional highland livelihoods. The economy centers on pastoralism, including the raising of yaks, sheep, and other livestock adapted to the plateau's harsh conditions, where arable land is limited by altitude and climate—plateau temperate semi-humid monsoon with thin air, frequent rain and snow, large diurnal temperature swings, and strong winds in winter and spring. Supplementary activities include modest crop cultivation in river valleys and nascent tourism leveraging natural features like rivers, grasslands, and proximity to the G317 national highway. In 2019, the county's gross domestic product reached 97.679 million yuan, with the primary sector contributing 14.676 million yuan from agriculture and herding.^[58]^[59] Historically, the area derives its name from "Sog," a Tibetan term connoting "Mongol," reflecting past interactions, and was formally established as a county in 1959 amid administrative reorganizations in the region. Infrastructure developments, such as road connections along the G317 highway linking to Zala and other points, have facilitated access, though the remote, high-elevation setting constrains broader modernization. The county preserves Tibetan cultural elements, including Buddhist sites, within a context of ethnic autonomy under regional governance, with population policies aligned to balance growth and resource limits in this ecologically sensitive plateau zone.^[57]^[60]

Other Geographical References

Sogdia refers to an ancient geographical region in Central Asia, extending from the Amu Darya River in the south to the Syr Darya in the north, with its core around the Zeravshan River valley in present-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This area, settled between approximately 1000 and 500 BCE, functioned as a crossroads for trade routes including the Silk Road precursors.^[61]^[62] The Sog River in Iceland, the nation's largest spring-fed waterway, originates from groundwater sources in the southern lowlands and flows approximately 70 kilometers before joining the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Selfoss. Renowned for its salmon populations, the river supports angling activities and hydroelectric generation via upstream dams, contributing to Iceland's renewable energy output since the mid-20th century.^[63]^[64] In British and Irish topography, "sog" appears in historical place names denoting marshy or boggy terrain, derived from a term for soft, waterlogged land attested since the 15th century, though specific modern instances are rare outside dialectal usage.^[2]^[1]

People

Notable Individuals Named Sog

The surname Sog is rare and primarily documented in genealogical records from regions including the United States and Canada, with limited historical presence dating back to the late 19th century, but no individuals bearing this name have achieved prominence in verifiable historical, cultural, scientific, or public spheres.^[65]^[66] Searches across biographical databases, academic publications, and media archives yield no evidence of notable figures such as artists, athletes, politicians, or innovators with this surname, suggesting its bearers have not entered the public record of significant achievements.^[65] This obscurity aligns with the surname's low incidence, appearing in fewer than a handful of U.S. census families by 1880 and remaining marginal thereafter.^[66]

Other Uses

Linguistic and Etymological Meanings

In English dialects, "sog" denotes a soft, marshy place such as a bog or quagmire, with attestations dating to the 1530s.^[2] The term's noun form likely evolved from an earlier verb usage meaning "to become soaked" or "to soak," recorded as early as the mid-15th century.^[2] Its etymology remains uncertain, though possible North Germanic influences have been suggested, akin to Icelandic söggur ("moist") or related forms indicating wetness.^[3] Dialectal records, including Scots English, describe "sog" as a wet, sloppy bog or saturated ground, often in rural contexts like peaty springs or morasses.^[3] For instance, 19th-century naturalist Richard Jefferies referred to a "sog" as the peaty origin of a spring in marshy terrain.^[1] This usage persists in obsolete or regional senses, distinct from modern derivations like "soggy," which emerged around 1722 to describe thorough saturation.^[67] In historical linguistics, "sog" functions as a clipping of "Sogdian," abbreviating references to the extinct Eastern Iranian language of ancient Sogdia, though this application postdates the word's primary archaic English roots by centuries.^[68] Such abbreviations appear in scholarly texts on Iranian philology but do not alter the term's core pre-20th-century associations with moisture and terrain.^[69]

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An average, modern NHL team participates in about 450 goal events, 5000 shot-on-goal ('SOG') events and 9000 shot-at-goal ('SAG') events. The statistical ...
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[PDF] Examining the Impact of Traffic on Shot Attempts in Ice Hockey
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Sog County location, transportation, and travel information
Sog County is located at the junction of northern Tibet plateau and the eastern Tibet's alpine valleys . It is in Suoqu River Basin on the upper reaches of Nu ...
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Nov 24, 2017 · 索县隶属那曲地区，全县总面积5860平方公里，辖2镇、8乡。2015年总人口5.06万人。索，为索曲河的代称，索县傍索曲河而建，故名。1959年，设立索县。Missing: 地理 | Show results with:地理
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索县 - 中国知识
本县境属高原温带半湿润季风气候区。空气稀薄，雨雪较多，日温差较大，冬春多大风。 · 索县总人口4万，绝大部分为藏族。 · 索县面积5 892平方千米，县城驻地亚拉镇。 · 索藏语意为“ ...
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西藏自治区那曲市索县简介- 招商人@ZSR
2019年，索县户籍人口为55116人。截止2020年11月1日零时，索县常住人口为52923人。 2019年，索县地区生产总值97679万元，第一产业增加值14676万元，第二产业增加值 ...
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[PDF] 西藏自治区那曲地区国民经济和社会发展第十一个五年规划及2020 年 ...
构建东部巴青县、索县、比如县、嘉黎县以水电为主的区域能源网络体系，为实现与藏 ... 坚定不移地贯彻国家、自治区人口政策，按照人口增长与经济发展相适应的原则，积极.
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Soghdiana; Iranian Culture in Central Asia - CAIS)© - Cais-Soas
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SOGDIANA iii. HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY - Encyclopaedia Iranica
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Sog - NAT
About Sog River. Iceland's largest spring fed river and a famous salmon river. It has been on a downswing for quite a few years as a result of bad neighbours ...
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SOG RIVER - NAT
The river is also one of Iceland's most beautiful rivers. A joy to fish from that point of view. About 60 km from the capital. Sog River in Icelandic. WHAT TO ...
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Sog Name Meaning and Sog Family History at FamilySearch
2 people in Family Tree. We found 481,256 records for the Sog last name. Explore historical collections, such as birth records, death certificates, ...
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Sog Surname Meaning & Sog Family History at Ancestry.com®
The Sog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sog family ...Missing: famous | Show results with:famous
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Soggy - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Originating circa 1722, "soggy" means thoroughly wet, damp, and heavy from soaking, derived from dialectal "sog" meaning bog or to become soaked.Missing: definition | Show results with:definition
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sog - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Etymology. Clipping of English Sogdian, from Latin Sogdiāna, from Ancient Greek Σογδιανή (Sogdianḗ).
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[PDF] Iranian Dialectology and Dialectometry - UC Berkeley
(b) Middle: Sogdian (Sog; in three scripts: Christian Sogdian [CSog], Manichean. Sogdian [MSog], and Sogdian Sogdian [SSog], of the MuG documents and Buddhist.