Scout Dogs Assist Marines in Vietnam
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF NEWS SERVICES THE PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301 - LIBERTY 5-6700 AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION - RADI0-TV-NEWSFILM BRANCH ROOM 2E765 - EXTENSION 75111 Release Number 158-66 DUPE NEGATIVE TO: Footage: 85' 16mm Color Master FINE GRAIN TO; July 27, 1966 SCOUT DOGS ASSIST MARINES IN VIEINAM (Official U. S. Marihe Corps film released by Department of Defense) Scout Dogs being used by the Marines in combat for the first time since World War II, are playing an important role in Vietnan by assisting the Marines in locating the elusive Viet Cong. During their first month of operational activity in Vietnam, 30 dogs of the 1st Marine Scout Dog Platoon, contributed to the capture of approximately 100 Viet Cong suspects, uncovered more than 50 booby traps, located several weapons as well as great quantities of rice and clothing, and have even discovered batteries used to detonate mines and booby traps. These dogs participate in combat and reconnaissance patrols, and their greatest effectiveness comes from their ability to locate caves and tunnel complexes used by the Viet Cong to conceal themselves as well as weapons, food and medical supplies. While searching villages, the dogs are able to locate the tight lids used by the Viet Cong to cover caves and tumels even though little scent escapes. Usually the air holes provide the dog the clue, and further searching locates the entrances and exits. The keen noses of the dogs are extremely effective in alerting their handlers to any evidence of Viet Cong in the area. Sequences show: (ISN marine lary Platoms) (a) Seout dogs with Marines preparing for patrol (ib) Marines and scout dogs loading aboard helicopters (c) Dog with handler searching through elephant grass, finding tunnel entrance (d) CU of tunnel entrance (e) Patrol coming out of tunnel (f) Dog coming out of tunnel in hedgerow (g) Dog with patrol searching village NOTE TO EDITORS: 85° 1.6mm color master released to CBS-TV for servicing TV and theatrical pool members. Color master to be forwarded to Army Pictorial Center, 35-11 35th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11106, within 72 hours. Typed 2/3/6700 NOTE TO EDITORS: PLEASE CREDIT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN TITLE OR COMMENTARY The fine grain master positive, released to the company designated above, is for duplication and distribution to interested TV and Newsreel pool members. It is then to be returned within 72 hours to the Film Library, Army Pictorial Center, 35-11 35th Avenue, Long Island City 1, New York. The master positive must not be cut in any manner. A dupe negative is also for release to the company designated above for distribution to pool members so desiring for duplication purposes. within 24 hours it will be delivered to DeLuxe Laboratories, 850 Tenth Avenue, New York, N. Y., telephone Circle 7-3220 where it will be avail- able to non-pool members and other authorized organizations which make satisfactory financial arrangements with DeLuxe Laboratories. The dupe negative must not be cut in any manner. D23413
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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer