Canine Soldiers (K9 Squad), the Silent Warriors of Indian Army Dogs-Role in National Security and Warfare:
Canine Soldiers (K9 Squad), the Silent Warriors of Indian Army Dogs-Role in National Security and Warfare: Army Dogs have been an integral part of the Armed Forces since time immemorial but their silent service to the nation always go unnoticed. There is more to a military dog than to just detect explosives and alert about enemy insurgency. The relation between a soldier and the dog is as old as the battlefield itself. Romans were the first to use trained dogs in close combats and the inherent desire of the dog to please its master makes the task of training the animal easier. Dogs of war are a special breed of warriors and soldiers who are fearless and ferocious in their attack and are renowned for their courage, loyalty, and devotion throughout the world. These are four-legged warriors who have been going into battlefields since the ancient times and are rightly referred to as the man's best friend. The use of dogs in war is not new. Since the earliest days of recorded warfare, m...