Publication Title: Military Working Dogs
Publication/revision date: 06 JUL 2005
Field Manual: FM 3-19.17
Supersedes: none
Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited (public domain manuals)
Contents:
PREFACE
Chapter 1 The Military Working Dog Program
The Role of the Military Working Dog
Historical Overview of the Military Working Dog
Organization and Structure of Military Working Dog Units
Individual Duties and Responsibilities
Fundamentals for the Use of Military Working Dogs
Chapter 2 Administrative ReqUirements
Determination of a Need for Military Working Dogs
Verification of Authorizations
Mission Requirements
Kennel Construction
Procurement
Training Requirements
Validation
Certification of Military Working Dog Teams
Inspections
Training Records
Probable Cause Folders
Transportation Requirements
Narcotics and Explosive Training Aids
Chapter 3 Managing Military Working Dog Operations
Scheduling and Employment
Predeployment Operations
Deployment Considerations
Chapter 4 Legal Considerations
Use of Force
Searches
Chapter 5 Patrol Dogs and Characteristics
Employment Techniques During Combat Support Operations
Employment Techniques During Force Protection and Antiterrorism Operations
Chapter 6 Narcotics Detector Dogs and Characteristics
Employment for Combat Support Operations
Vessels, Baggage, and Cargo Inspections
United States Customs Service Missions
Chapter 7 Explosive Detector Dogs and Characteristics
Internment and Resettlement Operations
Postal Operations
Checkpoints and Roadblocks
Cordon and Search Operations
Force Protection and Antiterrorism Operations
Suspicious/Unattended Package Responses
Bomb Threats
High-Risk Personnel Searches
Access Control Points
Health and Welfare Inspections
Aircraft and Luggage Searches
Chapter 8 Veterinary Support
Veterinary Responsibilities
First Aid
Environmental Effects on the Military Working Dog
Appendix A METRIC CONVERSION TABLE
Appendix B KENNEL CONSTRUCTION
Appendix C INSPECTION MEMORANDUM
Appendix D TRAINING RECORDS
Appendix E DEPLOYMENT EQUIPMENT LIST
Appendix F FORCE PROTECTION CONDITIONS
Appendix G AFTER-ACTION REVIEWS
Appendix H HEALTH AND WELFARE INSPECTIONS BRIEFING GUIDE
Appendix I TERRORIST BOMB THREAT STAND-OFF DISTANCES
GLOSSARY
References
Figures
Figure 2-1. Obedience Course Obstacles
Figure 2-2. Bite Suit
Figure 3-1. Modular, Expandable MWD Transport Container
Figure 5-1. Perimeter Security
Figure 7-1. Checkpoint Search
Figure 8-1. Muzzle Use
Figure B-1. Example of an MWD Kennel Floor Plan
Figure B-2. Temporary Kennel
Figure B-3. MWD Kennel Complex
Figure B-4. Obstacle Course Layout
Figure B-5. Kennel Administrative Areas
Figure B-6. Kennel Special-Use Areas
Figure B-7. Kennel Support Areas
Figure B-8. Combination Indoor/Outdoor Kennel
Figure B-9. Example of a Combination Indoor/Outdoor Kennel Floor Drain
Figure B-10. Indoor or Outdoor Kennel
Figure B-11. Example of an Indoor or Outdoor Kennel Floor Drain
Figure B-12. MWD House
Figure D-1. Sample DA Form 2807-R
Figure D-2. Sample DA Form 3992-R
Figure G-1. Sample AAR Format
Figure H-1. Health and Welfare Briefing Document Sample
Tables
Table 1-1. MWD Mission-to-Type Matrix
Table A-1. Metric Conversion Chart
Table C-1. Sample Inspection Memorandum
Table E-1. Deployment Equipment List
Table I-1. Minimum Distances for Personnel Evacuation
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