Unit 2A - Policy

Question 1

When and Where did DoD consolidate the control of all military branches using MWDs

Answer 1

1 Oct 1990 consolidated to 341 TRS at JBSA Lackland

pg. 19

Question 2

What is a VCO?

Answer 2

Veterinary Corps Officer

pg. 19

Question 3

What do VCO’s do?

Answer 3

Provide support to all services and is responsible for ensuring MWD’s receive full medical care
pg. 19

Question 4

3 Main Reason for Physical Examination

Answer 4

• Procurement/Consignment of brand new dog
• Pre-departure from JBSA Lackland
• Post Arrival within 30 days to duty station
  pg. 20

Question 5

Definition of Sanitation

Answer 5

Chief measure in disease prevention and control

pg. 20

Question 6

US Navy Qualifications

Answer 6

• Primary rate Master at Arms
• Deployable
• Must hold P05A for 48 months after Handler School
  pg. 20

Question 7

US Army Qualifications

Answer 7

• Primary MOS of 31K
• Deployable
• Pass Crime Center name check
  pg. 20

Question 8

US Air Force Qualifications

Answer 8

• Primary AFSC of 3P01
• Package of nomination must be submitted
• Passing PT test
  pg. 20

Question 9

US Marine Corps Qualifications

Answer 9

• Primary MOS 5811
• Local SOP establish qualified candidates
• Must have spleen fully functional
• GTC and complete OJT
  pg. 20

Question 10

Air Force Regulation

Answer 10

AFI 31-126/SFTRG 7
DoD Military Working Dog Program
pg 21

Question 11

Navy Regulations

Answer 11

OPNAV 5585.2
Department of the Navy Military Working Dog Program
pg. 21

Question 12

Marine Corps Regulations

Answer 12

MCO 5585.5
Marine Corps Military Working Dog Manual
pg. 21

Question 13

Army Regulations

Answer 13

AR 190-12
Military Working Dogs
pg 21

Question 14

Army Rank Structure

Answer 14

Handler - E1 to E6
Trainer - E6
Kennel Master - E7 and above
pg.21

Question 15

Marines Rank Structure

Answer 15

Handler - E1 to E6
Trainer - E4 to E6
Kennel Master E5 to E8
pg 21

Question 16

Navy Rank Structure

Answer 16

Handler - E1 to E6
Trainer - E5 to E6
Kennel Master - E6 to E7
pg 21

Question 17

AF Rank Structure

Answer 17

Handler - E3 to E5
Trainer - E5 to E6
Kennel Master - E6 to E7
pg 21

Question 18

Two different methods of obtaining MWDs

Answer 18

Breeding & Procurement from Vendors

Question 19

Five Areas of the Consignment Test

Answer 19

Environmental Stability, Reward Interest, Searching Behavior, Bite Work, Sureness under Gunfire
pg. 22

Question 20

Purpose of the Consignment Test

Answer 20

To determine if the dog is self confident enough to work in the intense environment involved in military operations
pg. 22

Question 21

What kind of dog is used in the breeding program?

Answer 21

Belgian Malinios

pg 23

Question 22

Name all the available courses

Answer 22

Military Working Dog Course, Train the Trainer, MWD Trainer Course, Kennel Master Course, Specialized Search Dog, Combat Tracker Dog, PEDD-E
pg 24

Question 23

Military Working Dog Course

Answer 23

beginnings of a dog’s career as an MWD

pg. 24

Question 24

Train the Trainer

Answer 24

Designed to send handlers TDY to learn basics of MWD training at MWDC
pg 24

Question 25

MWD Trainers Course

Answer 25

20 days to learn duties as MWD Trainer
(employment, training aids, evaluation)
pg. 24

Question 26

Kennel Master Course

Answer 26

Training to learn to perform duties as Kennel Master (probable cause folder, kennel standards, administrative records)

Question 27

Specialized Search Dog Course

Answer 27

73 days to learn how to employ SSD with E-Collar principles, Off Leash Obedience, Force Fetch, Route Searches
pg. 24

Question 28

Combat Tracker Dog Course

Answer 28

30 day course designed to track/locate survivors & escapees, or personnel laying IEDs
pg. 24

Question 29

Patrol Explosive Detector Dog - Enhanced Course

Answer 29

60 day course for Army only at Ft Leonard Wood. Similar techniques used in SSD. Created to make dual purpose MWDs

Question 30

Does JBSA Lackland facilitate pre-deployment training?

Answer 30

No.

pg. 25

Question 31

DoD Executive Agent and DoDD #

Answer 31

Air Force is Executive Agent

DoDD 5101.1