Originally Posted by
Always a Sapper
. . . robustly, very. Armed sentries on an irregular patrol plot with an army guard dog tagging along (not a nancy RAFP mutt) and working to a robust ROE. A firm, clear loud challenge and if they don't comply let the dog go or if appropriate rounds (or both). We did it during the 'troubles' so can do it again.
1972 IIRC, Parachute Regiment barrack in Shropshire (?) armed guards challenged and fired upon two intruders running away.
Apart from missing I don't know if there were any repercussions.