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Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following report discusses the results of a pilot study designed to investigate the possibility that Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST) technology can be used for area reduction in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Mine Detection Dog Program: The Cambodian Experience, H.E. Khem Sophoan
Mine Detection Dog Program: The Cambodian Experience, H.E. Khem Sophoan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the seven years since its creation, Cambodia’s Mine Detection Dog (MDD) Program has grown and developed to become a fully integrated part of the country’s mine clearance strategy. This article highlights the program’s history and achievements.
New Partnership Brings Man’S Best Friend To Armenia, Nicole Kreger
New Partnership Brings Man’S Best Friend To Armenia, Nicole Kreger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As a result of the 1988–1994 war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenia suffers from landmine infestation in those areas where fighting took place.Generous donations from the Armenian Assembly of America and the U.S. government will allow the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) to send several mine detection dogs (MDDs) to help eliminate Armenia’s landmine problem.
The Evolution Of Mine Detection Dog Training, Dan Hayter
The Evolution Of Mine Detection Dog Training, Dan Hayter
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Global Training Academy has been building mine detection dog (MDD) capacities for years, even while they worked under skeptic voices and much criticism. Now the academy serves as the main MDD sub-contractor for the Department of State (DOS), and has experienced many successes with their program.
Mine Drill For Drevers, Hugh Morris
Mine Drill For Drevers, Hugh Morris
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With its Mine Dog Centre in Pretoria, MineTech International has begun a two-year program to assess the potential of the Drever for development as an alternative breed for mine detection work. The programme has been initiated by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), which has provided six dogs for the project. The study involves keeping detailed records of all areas of the Drevers’ development process to identify both the positive and negative aspects in training these dogs as mine detection dogs (MDDs). The project began in October 2002, and although it is still in early stages, some interesting …