Joel Juarez, specialized search dog handler, MP Support Co.
They are also trained to find homemade explosives,” said Lance Cpl. “Our dogs are trained to find different types ammunition, explosives, IEDs, weapons caches, whether they be freshly dug or hidden for a long time. SSDs and their handlers also train to be able to identify other threats and bomb-making materials along with IEDS. They are live explosives without the initiating system and I can either bury them or hide them under something.” Manfredini, combat tracking dog handler, MP Support Co. The SSD handlers needed to clear the passage-way prior to the friendly forces going through,” said Cpl.
“We set up scenarios such as a possible IED lane that friendly forces need passage through. SSD handlers with Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF worked with their dogs to perfect their detection abilities at Oura Wan beach at Camp Schwab July 26, clearing designated lanes of travel of explosive devices planted for training purposes, much as they would do on a combat deployment. Stroud, Marine Corps Bases JapanĬAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan - Specialized search dogs have become a new weapon in the war on improvised explosive devices, roving more than 100 meters in front of their handlers to find the deadly devices before they can be triggered. Specialized search dogs add new weapon to fight against IEDsīy Lance Cpl.