SAS Parachute Dogs Of War Into Taliban Bases -- The Guardian
German shepherds reportedly have video cameras strapped to their heads to seek out insurgents on British special forces' missions
UK special forces in Afghanistan are parachuting German shepherd dogs with video cameras into Taliban strongholds to search buildings for insurgents, with at least eight animals killed during operations.
The dogs are strapped to the chest of their handlers for the drops, and cameras are attached to their heads to feed back images of buildings and surrounding areas. The tactics have been adapted from US special forces, but the Ministry of Defence said it would not comment on a report on operations by SAS troops.
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More News On the SAS Using Dogs To Tack Down The Taliban
The Dogs of War Go Airborne in Afghanistan -- The Danger Room
British using camera dogs against Taliban -- UPI
These Parachuting Dogs Will Win the War in Afghanistan -- Gawker
My Comment: This story is focused on the SAS. I am curious to know if US forces (and others) are using dogs in the same manner.
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