Instructions for the use of Messenger Dogs in the Field (SS.211) April 1918

Instructions for the use of Messenger Dogs in the Field (SS.211) was issued by the War Office during the First World War and is 15 pages in length. The publication date of this version is April 1918 and it superseded Appendix VI of Intercommunication in the Field (SS.191).

Contents are

Section I - Organization

Section II - Training and employment of Dogs

Section III - Feeding Dogs

Section IV - Protection of Dogs from gas

Section V - Casualties

Section VI - Veterinary arrangements

Section VII - Dog Collars, Message Carriers, Chains and Muzzles

Section VIII - Orders for Troops in the Front Line

Appendices

A - Duties of Sergeant i/c Section Kennel

B - Plan of Section Kennel

C - Duties of Keeper

D - Notes for Veterinary Care