THE TRAINING OF DOGS FOR FIELD RECONNAISSANCE
Abstract
This report investigated the feasibility of training a free-ranging dog to perform personnel reconnaissance. The assumptions about terrain, weather and other pertinent conditions of the military problem were changed as the development of the project progressed. The general trend of these changes began with a consideration of a highly versatile canine reconnaissance system not dependent upon a particular handler, a pathway, or a particular kind of military unit to be protected. However, as the project progressed, the conditions for the operation of the system became more and more specified and limited. The final focus of the investigation was upon providing effective personnel reconnaissance for a foot patrol progressing along a pathway, trail, or road. The reconnaissance is to have adequate efficiency for providing warning of the presence of enemy personnel so that the patrol would be protected from an ambush consisting of small arms fire.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0476427
Entities
People
- Roger W. Mcintire
Organizations
- University of Maryland