Top Secret HAB unit unveiled today..

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-10-22 06:56am

Fixed it so the images didn't mess up the format ~ Stormbringer

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-10-22 07:01am

Honestly, these disabled rights people are going too far. Blind special forces!! What next?

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-10-22 07:04am

2000AD wrote:Honestly, these disabled rights people are going too far. Blind special forces!! What next?

This is the HAB, we utilise ALL citizens
to maximum effect!

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-10-22 07:15am

2000AD wrote:Honestly, these disabled rights people are going too far. Blind special forces!! What next?

Oh my god, can't stop laughing!

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-22 07:21am

THOSE DOGS DON'T HAVE FRICKIN LASER BEAMS ATTACHED TO THEIR HEADS!

Seriously...is that real? I've never seen anything like it. what country, unit, ETC.? Is there an article to go with these pics? They're really..errmm....spiffy.

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-10-22 07:25am

Chardok wrote: Seriously...is that real? I've never seen anything like it. what country, unit, ETC.?

Members of Indonesia's elite Armed Forces (Kopasus), along with their special-trained dogs, descent from a helicopter during anti-terrorism drills in Jakarta on October 20, 2003. The training was jointly held with the Indonesian police ahead of next year's presidential election.

Seriously, they stole the idea from the HAB

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-10-22 07:25am

Indonesian forces I believe.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2003-10-22 07:41am

What are these dogs exactly used for ?

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-10-22 07:57am

evilcat4000 wrote:What are these dogs exactly used for ?

I told you already: Guide dogs. But they didn't want wussy looking labradors or golden retreivers so they got "hard looking" German Sheperds.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-10-22 08:14am

2000AD wrote:
I told you already: Guide dogs. But they didn't want wussy looking labradors or golden retreivers so they got "hard looking" German Sheperds.

Well they do guide the commandos to sources of trouble, and attack the sources.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2003-10-22 11:46am

evilcat4000 wrote:What are these dogs exactly used for ?

Bullet sponges, basicly.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-10-22 12:04pm

All they need to do is issue these canines with Interceptor Body Armor, they'll be right.

Death from the Sea · Post by **Death from the Sea** » 2003-10-22 01:39pm

Vympel wrote:All they need to do is issue these canines with Interceptor Body Armor, they'll be right.

My thoughts as well. Many police departments issue their K-9 officers bullet proof body armor, so why can't that military?

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-10-22 01:42pm

Indonesia?

A country actually lets blind people serve in their military???

HA!!!

But seriously, are they really blind or are the dogs just there to sniff out people?

Death from the Sea · Post by **Death from the Sea** » 2003-10-22 01:45pm

Shinova wrote:Indonesia?

A country actually lets blind people serve in their military???

HA!!!

But seriously, are they really blind or are the dogs just there to sniff out people?

please think about it. Do you really think they are going to give blind people automatic weapons and then set them loose?

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2003-10-22 01:46pm

2000AD wrote:Honestly, these disabled rights people are going too far. Blind special forces!! What next?

Oh come on, dog's aren't 'disabled', they're just sapiently-challenged. They still have the same rights to serve their country as Homo Sapiens do.

AniThyng · Post by **AniThyng** » 2003-10-22 01:48pm

why can't they put body armour on the dogs? this is indonesia. they barely have enough money to keep an army.

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2003-10-22 01:48pm

Death from the Sea wrote:
Shinova wrote:But seriously, are they really blind or are the dogs just there to sniff out people?
please think about it. Do you really think they are going to give blind people automatic weapons and then set them loose?

He can't, he's our resident Space Cadet; it's his job to be born yesterday.

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-10-22 01:50pm

Death from the Sea wrote:please think about it. Do you really think they are going to give blind people automatic weapons and then set them loose?

Well, you know with today's people and how utterly stupid or PC they can get, you can never really be sure all the time.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-22 01:54pm

Puppy body armor?

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-10-22 01:56pm

Chardok wrote:Puppy body armor?

Would you rather the dogs be killed?

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-10-22 02:00pm

No, no, not at all, don't get me wrong, I've just never heard of/seen such a thing...much of a dog's virtue is in speed....body armor sufficient to cover el Perro would be waighty (Given their size) Hell, I used to wear a vest everyday, and while not overly heavy, very constrictive....I dunno...just seems...impractical..

Oberleutnant · Post by **Oberleutnant** » 2003-10-22 02:39pm

It's more impractical to lose a dog whose training costs a lot of resources and time. You can't just grab any dog from the street and train him in fifteen minutes to properly handle an armed opponent.

The German shephards serving with Finnish peacekeepers in Kosovo have kevlar shoes to protect their paws as well.

Hmm, lots of funny comments in this thread.

Death from the Sea · Post by **Death from the Sea** » 2003-10-22 02:39pm

Shinova wrote:Well, you know with today's people and how utterly stupid or PC they can get, you can never really be sure all the time.

while this is true, I would like to think that in some cases common sense does still prevail.

Death from the Sea · Post by **Death from the Sea** » 2003-10-22 02:48pm

Chardok wrote:No, no, not at all, don't get me wrong, I've just never heard of/seen such a thing...much of a dog's virtue is in speed....body armor sufficient to cover el Perro would be waighty (Given their size) Hell, I used to wear a vest everyday, and while not overly heavy, very constrictive....I dunno...just seems...impractical..

The vests are designed especially for dogs they are not just our vests strapped to the animal.
K-9 vests

they even answer your concern about slowing the dog down in their FAQ

K-9 Storm Vest FAQ wrote:6. Will my dog still be able to run fast and track criminals through all terrain?
Yes. The K9 Storm Vest was designed by a canine officer to enable police dogs to meet the demands of progressive tactical emergency response team operations and all regular calls for duty. The patented design was the result of extensive field research. The sizing system, unique to K9 Storm Inc., ensures an accurate fit that allows working dogs to work to their full potential. Your dog protected in a K9 Storm Vest will be able to do everything he could do without the vest, and he will even be able to do some things that would be impossible without it.