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Publication date
25 Aug 2023 15:11
Country
Latvian
Themes
Filming date
18 Jul 2023
Location
Adazi
Type
EDITED
Format
16:9
Version
Master with subs
Language
Other
From a dog bowl to a muzzle, a dog handler of Latvia’s Special Operations Forces has to carry a range of interesting items. Take a look!
Synopsis
Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces. During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using his incredible speed and agility to get the jump on foes.
Rejs requires a lot of kit to do his job, which is carried by his handler, a Latvian Special Forces operator. In this piece, we get to see the items the dog handling team carries in their backpack – from a dog bowl to a muzzle.
Rejs requires a lot of kit to do his job, which is carried by his handler, a Latvian Special Forces operator. In this piece, we get to see the items the dog handling team carries in their backpack – from a dog bowl to a muzzle.
Transcript
TRANSCRIPT (AUDIO AND TEXT ON SCREEN)
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“Good afternoon!
I am a Special Operations Forces cynologist of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia.
With service dog Rejs.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Medic, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“I am the medic of SOF cynologist group.”
—TEXT ON SCREEN-
WHAT’S IN YOUR KIT?
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“One of the most frequently used pieces of equipment is a vest for operations in an urban environment.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“Fast rope descender, for landing operations.”
“Assault muzzle.”
“Dog navigation and control system.’”
“In the attack bag, a bowl.”
“CamelBak with water, at least two litres.”
“Main weapon, G36.”
“The primary weapon in the urban environment, MP7.”
“Secondary weapon, Glock 17.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Medic, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“The dog’s individual medical equipment,
which includes a casualty card. ”
“Tourniquet.”
“Bandages.”
“Bandage for chest wounds.”
“Decompression needles.”
“Plasters.”
--TEXT ON SCREEN—
16 ITEMS
~21 KG
### END ###
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“Good afternoon!
I am a Special Operations Forces cynologist of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia.
With service dog Rejs.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Medic, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“I am the medic of SOF cynologist group.”
—TEXT ON SCREEN-
WHAT’S IN YOUR KIT?
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“One of the most frequently used pieces of equipment is a vest for operations in an urban environment.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Dog Handler, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“Fast rope descender, for landing operations.”
“Assault muzzle.”
“Dog navigation and control system.’”
“In the attack bag, a bowl.”
“CamelBak with water, at least two litres.”
“Main weapon, G36.”
“The primary weapon in the urban environment, MP7.”
“Secondary weapon, Glock 17.”
—SOUNDBITE-- (LATVIAN) Medic, Special Operations Forces, Latvia
“The dog’s individual medical equipment,
which includes a casualty card. ”
“Tourniquet.”
“Bandages.”
“Bandage for chest wounds.”
“Decompression needles.”
“Plasters.”
--TEXT ON SCREEN—
16 ITEMS
~21 KG
### END ###
Music
Refresh by Francisco Gil Pastor; Say What by Benjamin Ian Cocks
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Reference
NATO920631
ID
1571