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Dog tags were first used in the mid 19th century during the Taiping Revolt. The tags were given to Chinese soldiers to identify them.

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What came first dog tags or military dog tags?

If you are refering to tags for dogs they are not called "dog tags". So the Military one came first.


When were military dog tags first used?

Dogs tags were first used in the Civil War. They were sort of like pins and they were either made of gold or silver.


In which country were military dog tags introduced first?

Military dog tags were first introduced during the American Civil War. At this time the tags were sometimes no more than a piece of paper pinned to a soldier's uniform.


Do air force pilots wear dog tags?

Yes all military jobs you have and wear your dog tags


What do the dog tags mean in modern warfare 2?

Nothing they are the first emblem you unlock.


Are dog tags for people?

If meaning in terms of "Military Dog Tags" then the answer is, Yes.A dog tag is the informal name for the identification tags worn by military personnel, named such as it bears resemblance to actual dog tags. The tag is primarily used for the identification of dead and wounded and essential basic medical information for the treatment of the latter, such as blood type and history of inoculations, along with providing religious preference.


Why were dog tags invented for World War two?

actually soldiers used dog tags as early as 1861 to identify their bodies in war if they died in combat.


Why is there a small notch in dog tags?

In older military dog tags there was a notch to place between the two upper front teeth of a soldier should he die in combat. The jaw would then be firmly wedged on the dog tag too ensure the soldier could be identified when his body was retrieved.


Are all military personnel issued dog tags?

Every soldier receives one pair of dog tags in Basic Training. When the soldier gets to his first duty station, he normally receives a second set.


What occurred for the first time in the Civil War?

dog tags they pined papper with there name and address on them.


Do Civil air patrol members dog tags?

It is not in CAP regulations for it's members to wear dog tags.


How is it that after i beat Metal Gear Solid 2 with over 30 dog tags i didn't get any special items?

There are no rewards for beating Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with 30 dog tags. For the Tanker Chapter, you can collect 33 dog tags for the Infinite Ammo Bandana, and 78 dog tags for Stealth Camouflage. In the Plant Chapter, you can collect 100 dog tags to get the Brown Wig, which gives you infinite ammo, 120 dog tags for the Stealth Camouflage, 170 dog tags for the Orange Wig, which gives you an infinite hanging meter, and 218 dog tags for the Blue Wig, which gives you an infinite O2 gauge.