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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!

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.

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

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