scent detecting an reading techknowledgy

[slim rem 7]

does anyone know if our military has developed that..
it don t seem impossible to me,in this day an time..
 our soldiers over in dangerouse areas could use that addition to thier
equipment..i know the friendlys an enemy is gonna probably smell the same..
but at least on patrol on a dark night ..knowing if two legged animals are out there in the dark..makes sense to me.. heck if they could detect scent an read it,, half as good as say a fox..
id want my boy to have it.. if he was over there.. slim

[sk330lc]

Wouldn't It pick up your smell or others in your company?  How would you be able to tell Friend from Foe? 
If it could be programmed in a way. To ignore your own or your companies odor. It would work great In Alerting you of others presence in the area.
I think all and all.  Heat signature equipment and night vision would be More effective.   
Very Neet Idea though.   Would be great techknowledgy to use for Bomb and Drug  Detection.  Don't they use something Like this in airports?   

[myronman3]

they used dogs in many wars quite effectively.  dont fix it if it isnt broken.

[slim rem 7]

well i disaggree. a coyote can find a strange coyote scent an i believe knows its not the scent of
his bunch..i believe the same could be done with people..
 now to be honest my question also is something i need to know ,should the patriots have to do thier duty in this country..i would try to be a patriot..so i d like to know if that was a factor, id need to know about....
 now this forum is for opinions an i appreciate you fellas giving me yours ..slim

[Swampman]

The ones that smell like camels and goats are the enemy.

[The Hermit]

Swampman, Goss darnit, you made me spit out my tea laughing. 


   The Hermit