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FM 7-40 Scout Dog Training and Employment

FM 7-40

Scout Dog Training and Employment

Army · FM · Mar 1973 · 100 pages

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INTRODUCTION: 1. Purpose ‘This manual is a guide for Army personnel charged with the training and employment of Scout dog teams. When combined with other apDlicable manuals and programs of instruction, this manual forms the basis for conduct of a formal program for the training of scout dogs and handlers. Additionally, this manual provides guidance for commanders and staff officer's in the capabilities, limitations, and tactical employment ‘of scout dog elements in infantry operations, 2 Scope ‘This manual covers the general and specialized aspects of the training and employment of scout dogs and handlers, Note: PM 20-20, Basie Care and Training of Milltary Dogs, Is a prerequisite for use of this manual relative to dog training, 3, The Scout Dog Team ‘The scout dog team consists of one trained German Shepherd scout dog and one schooltrained handler.

DesignationFM 7-40

EditionMar 1973

StatusSuperseded

Pages100

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Editions 3

References 16

FM 7-46Not in the Vault
FM 740Not in the Vault
ATP 7-167Not in the Vault
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