TIL Every military working dog is an NCO - in tradition at least.

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TIL Every military working dog is an NCO - in tradition at least. Some say the custom was to prevent handlers from mistreating their dogs; hence, a dog is always one rank higher than its handler.

https://www.army.mil/article-amp/56965/military_working_dogs_guardians_of_the_night
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