Article Title: Military Dog Tags
Author: Rick Gambino
Almost everyone has heard of dog tags at one time or another.
Whether you have seen a teenager wearing dogs tags with their
initials on it or actual dog tags which are worn by members of
the armed forces, dogs tags are worn by many different kinds of
people. Although they have become a part of mainstream fashion,
true dog tags are much more than a simple piece of decorative
jewelry. Military dog tags are worn by soldiers and other
members of the armed forces as a means of identification. In
the unfortunate event that a soldier is killed during combat,
their military dog tags can be used to identify their body and
inform the family of this extremely sad event. Although people
living in regular conditions can be identified by a driver's
license or similar form of identification in the case of a
tragedy, these normal means of identification are not enough
for soldiers because of the extraordinary circumstances they
are living in. If a soldier kept an identification card in
their wallet or pocket, it could easily be stolen or lost
during combat. However, because military dog tags are worn
under a soldier's uniform, the chances of a soldier losing or
having them stolen are much less likely.
The military dogs tags which are issued by the government are
made of stainless steel and have a dull finish. Military dog
tags are made of stainless steel for obvious reasons
(durability, resistance to scratching and weather exposure),
and the dull finish is used to draw as little attention to the
tags as possible. As you probably know, soldier's wear their
military dog tags on a metal chain. Most of these chains are
nickel plated and normally measure thirty to thirty-six inches
in size. The necklaces are extremely secure and ensure that a
soldier's tags stay with him at all times.
About The Author: Although dog tags are normally used in
military situations, they are also very useful under other
circumstances. For more information about dog tags, visit
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