The mystery of the brave dog pounce with their commandos

The identity of American commandos who stormed the Ampotampant and killed Osama bin Laden is covered by a veil of mystery.
Even more dense mystery surrounding his somewhat "incongruous" partner:
a specially trained dog.
We know almost nothing about the bravest U.S. quadruped.
It probably is the German shepherd and Belgian Malinois.
And the "participation" in the mission indicates the reliance by most armed forces by "man's best friend."
These services, moreover, is invaluable in a time of explosive devices cause two thirds of deaths of soldiers.
The dogs can detect bombs better than anything.
It ruled the dog moved to the den Laden in case the leader of Al Qaeda would try to burrow or hide in a secret room in the house.
Probably be needed to cripple any attempt to escape the first few minutes of operation.
Dogs, of course, speeds twice man.
Some dogs enough to jump over the suspect to throw him to the ground.
Others are trained to bite the prospective runaway hands or feet by holding the property.
As it stands, however, is very difficult to escape one of a dog.
Today the U.S. military use in Iraq and Afghanistan 600 dogs, which number will increase next year.
Particularly popular with soldiers are Labrador, usually several steps ahead by controlling the patrol road.
In 2009 the dog Remko posthumously honored with Silver Star, the highest decoration the Navy to help provide the "of fellow soldiers."
The training of dogs involved in special operations covered by absolute secrecy.
Last year, the commandos of the Navy purchased for their dogs four waterproof "jackets" to $ 86,000. These are equipped infrared and night vision binoculars.
Operators are able to see the small screen what the dog looks away from tens of meters and communicate with him through loudspeaker.
The U.S. Army uses several breeds of dogs, but the most popular are the Shepherd and Belgian Malinois.
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