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Spy dogs in war zones to cut down casualty rates

British Army Special Air Service team (SAS) is planning to parachute German Shepherds in Iraq and Afghanistan with the aim to curtail casualty rates. Dogs are trained to leap from planes at as high altitudes as high as 25,000 feet. The dogs will be wearing their own oxygen masks and will be strapped to SAS teams.

Once in the war zone, the dogs with masks fixed to their heads, will be sent ahead to seek out revolutionaries hide outs. Live TV pictures, beamed by the cameras back to the troops, showing ambushers, or showing enemy leader’s locations, will warn the troops of possible ambush enabling them to take timely actions. ‘Who Dares Wins’ regiment’s, scaling casualties will come down considerably due to the implementation of the amazing tactic.

According to SAS source, “The dogs will be exposed to very high levels of danger on these operations.” The operation requires the dogs to be used in a technique known as High Altitude Opening, requiring the dogs to jump as much as 35 kilometers from their targets and gliding towards them for up to 30 minutes. Hats off to the `jumping dogs` who stand and justify by the saying, `a dog is man’s best friend!`

God willing, if all goes well, UK troops will enjoy New Year at home

Prime Minister Gordon Brown indicated, as a result of improved security situation in the war-torn country, that British troops in Iraq might be withdrawn as early as next year
Brown, who was recently on a one day visit to Iraq, said, “Iraqi forces would soon take over the Basra airport, the main British military headquarters.”

According to Gordon’s plans, training and strengthening the Iraqi troops, will go a long way in achieving ultimate withdrawal of British forces. As per the promise made by Gordon Brown in last October, that by spring, troops will be cut down to 2500. About 4100 troops were stationed at Basra airport.

As per the report in The Observer, Brown however, made it clear that he would not “set any artificial timetable.” Surely not only the family of the troops but also all the British people will pray for early return of the troops, perhaps before the year end.

Compensation to Britain’s most gravely wounded troops to be doubled

The Ministry of Defence is all set to double the current level of compensation provided to Britain’s most gravely wounded troops. The maximum payment will go up to £570,000, on top of an assured income payment for life. A smaller rise in the awards will also be given to those service personnel, having sustained less serious or grave injuries.

The measures are part of a comprehensive package that is aimed at making sure personnel and their families are better supported in areas like education and housing. The Defence Secretary, Des Browne, is going to unveil the Command Paper that will set out the new strategy to Parliament.

The developments come after a Royal British Legion campaign put up a demand for service personnel and their families’ fitting treatment as well as recognition - from government and society.

The forces charity believed the Military Covenant, which assures soldiers fair treatment in lieu of other rights, was not being upheld. Relatives of those gravey injured in recent years have campaigned for higher compensation.

A bid to tackle global terrorism by Britain’s secret spy agency

Britain’s secret spy agency, known for employing famous male 007 Bonds, is on the lookout for women and minorities in a bid to tackle global terrorism. In response more than 20,000 applicants were received, largely as a result of open recruitment campaign.

As per the declaration from M16’s website, even disabled applicants are welcome. “Women, who are fluent in Mandarin, Arabic, Persian, and the Afghan languages of Dari and Pashto, are the need of the hour.” Speaking on conditions of anonymity, M16’s head said: “The key challenge is the terrorist threat. Government agencies have to show they’re making positive efforts (to diversify) but for us it means much more.”

In 2005, in Britain 52 rush-hour commuters succumbed to terrorist suicide attacks. British law enforcement agency is engaged in watching 21,000 people and 200 plots allegedly having links with Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Iran and Somali.

One of the M16’s ads pronounces: “There are three strangers in the room that you need to get on your side. How do you get them to warm to you? Could you be operational officer?”