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One thing we can't show you is how hugo trains and specific things he looks for as he searches for ieds. >> and he allows marines to keep a safe distance from, say, a suspicious car. >> we can send a dog in there without anyone getting close to the vehicle and you're not risking harm. >> the dogs will indicate to me whether there's anything in the vehicle or not. >> reporter: hugo's okay, she has to live on a remote base with tough infantry marines deployed deep in taliban territory. >> honestly, you have to prove yourself and you have to prove that you can hang in there. >> sometimes it means...

A very dangerous area. chris, these two, the dog and the female trainer, have saved countless lives. it's amazing. >> reporter: yeah, kiran and john, they were able to detect some residue on a man's hands. a lot that i spoke to in the unit say they trust the dogs even more than mind sweepers or medal detectors. one marine and her dog on the hunt for ieds. it's the only partnership like it all of afghanistan. >> 14 dogs who came out here. i'm the only female. >> reporter: corporal ashley intricate is the only dog handler. hugo is her shepard. he can bring down the enly, detect up to 17 scents, ...

The only thing we can't show you is hue hugo trains. the specific thing he does and looks for as he searches for ieds. but he allows marines to keep a safe distance from, say, a suspicious car. >> we can send a dog in there without anybody close to the vehicle and you're not risking harm. the dog is going to indicate to me whether there's anything there. >> reporter: hugo is okay, it's ashley who has to live on a tough base with tough marines who are deep in taliban territory. >> honestly, you have to prove yourself. you have to prove that you can hang in there. >> reporter: sometimes, that me...