![]() They could easily sneak into harbors undetected. It is often suggested that marine mammals could be trained to attach limpet mines to enemy vessels. However with the advent of modern ROVs this role seems less differentiating. For example, retrieving missiles after trials. ![]() Marine mammals have been trained to directly pick up small objects from the seabed, or attach buoys or hooks to larger ones. Photos by Marine biologist and inspector at the Directorate of Fisheries' Marine Service, Jørgen Ree Wiig. Its mission off the Norwegian coast is open to speculation. I believe tat it was trained by the Russian Navy. It was befriended by locals and named Hvaldimir. On Apa trained Beluga whale appeared off the Norwegian coast. The limitation would be how to get them to and from the target. Marine mammals are the perfect stealthy platforms within their operational envelope. But with the advantage of being less likely to be detected. Capabilities would be similar to remote operated vehicles (ROVs), minus any manipulation. Cameras or other sensors can be carried to areas of interest, such as inspecting undersea infrastructure. It is likely that some marine mammals have been trained to perform intelligence gathering missions. Marine mammals may have advantages, both because of their inherent senses and because they are noiseless. These would be inspected with a camera and/or marked with a buoy. Particularly bottom mines and moored mines. SEALs, SBS, COMSUBIN, Sh-13, Spetsnaz, Kampfschwimmers, Commando Hubert, 4RR and many more.Īnother role which marine mammals are well known for is finding mines. A world history of naval Special Forces, their missions and their specialist vehicles. ![]() THE book on Special Forces subs Covert Shores 2nd Edition. Because of the obvious friend-or-foe problem, this scenario is typically discounted. ![]() These weapons would be attached to the animal's head or nose and trigged by impact. This could be a spear-gun or hollow-spear which injects compressed gasses into the victim. There is also the suggestion that marine mammals could be equipped with a weapon. They are unlikely to be useful against swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs) and may in fact shy away from them. The marine mammal may also be trained to interfere with small boats, of the type used to deliver divers. A diver, however well trained, is no match for the marine mammal in this scenario. This would be done with a buoy which, generally would be attached to the swimmer's back to make it difficult to remove. Because they cannot differentiate friend from foe, they are likely to be trained and equipped to mark the diver. The main task popularly imagined, this involves the animal finding enemy combat swimmers. While different species may have different attributes, the below roles generally apply to all: These marine mammals are intelligent and can be trained to perform a range of tasks. However Beluga Whales, Seals and Sealions are also known to be used. The main type of animal used are Dolphins. Sweden has also trained seals in the past but does not have a current program. The United States, Russia, North Korea, and Israel. Based on public disclosure and OSINT (Open Source intelligence), I have identified four countries with current marine mammal programs. While many are quick to find humor in this topic (sharks with frickin' laser beams anyone?), it is of course a serious naval capability. This brings Navy marine mammal programs back into the spotlight. There have been recent revelations that Israel may have trained dolphins in counter-diver operations. Killer Dolphins: World Survey Of Navy Marine Mammal Programs
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