A military working dog (MWD) handler is a military policeman who is additionally trained to properly employ a military working dog on or off lease to conduct searches of open areas, buildings, vehicles, etc. for detection of explosives or illegal drugs, locating lost or wanted persons by scouting, and locating missing friendly force personnel or enemy combatants by tracking.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must currently hold MOS 5811.
(2) Possess no fear of dogs.
(3) Must have a spleen in order to fight off diseases that animals carry.
(4) Must be a volunteer.
Requirements.
Complete one of the following prescribed DOD MWD courses sponsored by Lackland Air Force Base: Military Working Dog Basic Handler Course, Specialized Search Dog Handler Course, or Combat Tracker Dog Handler Course.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (ae), Military Police and Corrections Training and Readiness Manual for OccFld 58.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051.
Related Military Skill.
None.
