SP4 Smith's dog Lance 8M79 received no injuries. The handler was evacuated to the USS Sanctuary. The dog became frightened, broke his leash, and was KIA after running into a mechanical ambush. The claim of conscientious objector status on moral grounds alone was found constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Welsh v. United States. The Platoon had a CMMI which was passed with a satisfactory rating.
Results are negative so far.
Bill Sawyer and Gus Fontanilla complete their tours and return to the States. Actual date and details are missing. An altercation erupted between the handlers and the Commanding Officer of the unit over several issues one of which was a dog fight that broke out between two of the dogs. This incident and other issues caused the sentiments between the handlers and the unit to turn ugly and suspicious. The following morning the tensions had not been diffused and White and Gibbs refused to continue the mission with the unit as they feared for their safety and support from this unit.