scope:

Applicability.

This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. Also, it applies to all personnel who are involved in the care, training, and employment of military working dogs. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Purpose

This regulation prescribes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the direction, management, and control of the Army Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. It explains how MWD teams are used in non-combat and combat support missions including area security; movement and mobility support operations, law and order, and force protection, to include narcotic, landmine, firearm, and ammunition and explosive detection. This regulation is to be used with Air Force Joint Instruction, OPNAVINST 10570.1/MCO 10570.1 (hereinafter referred to as AR 700-81), DA Pam 190-12, and FM 3-19.17.