One of the forgotten warriors in the army is Phantom, a four-legged Belgian Malinois who served the Indian Army, the report stated.

The soldier title is given to those in uniform, but Phantom was able to show that a soldier has a heart in any sort of body. It’s time to follow the real-life story of Phantom, the dog that bravely served its owners and the nation in which it lived.

On this day, the Phantom became a part of the Indian Army's special forces training and used military dogs, which are capable of responding to basic orders and are considered an operation element. Endurance and durability are used selectively with Belgian Malinois dogs known for their intelligence, agility, and loyalty. The ghost became clear rather fast that this dog was not only talented but would also have the soul and the drive to match.

From searching for enemy locations to looking for hidden explosives on the ground, Phantom was the ideal military assistant. This may probably be true, given the fact that military operations involved operations where lives depended on alertness, smell, and judgement.

Phantom was used in areas of operation usually considered hot, where threats to human lives were real and potential, and the mission was critical. Sometimes he had to deliver such tasks as searching for mines in hostile territories or to find positions of the enemy camp. During one of the missions, Phantom was able to prevent several soldiers’ deaths by distinguishing an IED.

In operations, he had a tendency to lead accordingly to care, deliberately being the first to run ahead, covering for threats that could endanger lives. In return, his bravery was appreciated by his masters, who placed absolute confidence in him and honoured him like any trained warrior.

Phantom was a lot more than just a military dog; he was a military man in his own right.

He risks his life while on the battlefield, and he was a devoted worker to his company. In return, Phantom got commendation and recognition, besides reverting to being the epitome of the bravery that the dogs employ in their line of duty across the globe.

People felt the loss of Phantom, not only as a good dog but also as one of them in the Indian Army and his handler, and a patriot. He wasn’t merely a dog, but a soul that explained what it is like to give service and die for it.

Military working dogs don’t come asking for medals or honours; they only demand appreciation and care from their handler. Phantom has always stood for quiet courage and unswerving dedication; hence, he is rightfully one of the most revered in the Indian Army.

The story of how Phantom came into Hart's life proves that all that can be ascribed to the relation between man and dog is not just comradeship but a kind of relation that is great and, yes, even patriotic.