August 1968, and deployed to the Republic of 

 Vietnam in April 1969 for field evaluation. The 

 combat success of these and later dogs resulted 

 in the mine and tunnel dog being added to the 

 Army's canine inventory. The US Army Infantry 

 School was given responsibility for the program 

 in July 1970, and has refined the concept to its 

 current state. 



7. Training Responsibilities 



The US Army Infantry School has responsibility 

 for training instructors, leaders, handlers and 

 dogs in the mine and tunnel dog program. 



8. Command Responsibilities 



Commanders are responsible for the proper em- 

 ployment, handling, care, and continued training 

 of mine and tunnel dogs assigned or attached to 

 their units. 



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