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Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts) Fri Apr 8, 2016, 07:33 AM Apr 2016

The dog of war: Scooby the British military pup dons goggles and ear muffs as he takes part in Army

desert exercises in Jordan

* Scooby, six, is one of the British Army's oldest military working dogs
* Springer spaniel is one of 35 MWDs taking part in Exercise Shamal Storm
* Scooby has been an MWD since completing a tour of Afghanistan in 2012
* Shamal Storm is the biggest military training exercise in a decade

Bomb doggety: Scooby the springer spaniel, aged six, is one of the British Army's oldest military working dogs

All kitted out: Scooby, a search dog trained to sniff out explosives in vehicles and luggage, has his very own Personal Protective Equipment, including goggles, glasses and boots

Trusted friend: Private Megan Cropper, 20, with Scooby, who is equipped with his own PPE, to keep him safe in the harsh environment of the Jordanian desert

'Military working dogs are still so relevant in modern warfare. They are so adaptable.'

In the past, working dogs have served alongside British troops in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

They protect soldiers on the ground by sniffing out explosives, weapons and ammunition and some can even alert their handlers when enemy fighters are on the approach.

While in Jordan, the dogs are supporting different units and working with troops to haven't been supported by military working dogs before.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3528564/The-dog-war-Scooby-British-military-pup-dons-goggles-ear-muffs-takes-Army-desert-exercises-Jordan.html
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Who's a good boy? You cutie, you! Stay safe, old thing. Looks like you enjoy your job.