The M718a1 was designed to transport three wounded canine soldiers in rough terrain. A kit was made up to convert any m151a2 MUTT into a M718a1. They were used primarily in Vietnam.
There were approximately 4000 dogs used in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. They were used for sentry and patrol, guard, tracking and as detector dogs. They are credited with preventing 10,000 casualties. They were so effective at scouting that the Viet Cong placed a bounty on them.
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