a. Major duties.
Military Working Dog (MWD) teams contribute to the combat power and installation security on the battlefield and at home station by providing target odor detection (explosive/narcotics) and a less than lethal course of action that serves as a psychological deterrent in supporting police operations; detention and security and mobility support to Installation and Maneuver Commanders.
Patrol Drug Detector Dog (PDDD) and Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) Teams provide Installation and Maneuver Commanders the ability to detect and locate hidden personnel, illicit narcotics and paraphernalia, weapons, ammunition, explosive ordnance, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
(1) MOSC 31K1O.
Perform as a Dog Handler in a Military Working Dog squad in support of police operations; detention and installation security and law and order operations and security and mobility support to Maneuver Commanders.
Responsible for the health, welfare and proficiency training of assigned Military Working Dog.
(2) MOSC 31K2O.
Leads Military Working Dog teams in providing support to police operations; detention and installation security and law and order operations and security and mobility support to Maneuver Commanders.
Supervises the health, welfare and proficiency training of subordinate Military Working Dog teams and ensures teams are deployment ready.
(3) MOSC 31K3O.
Leads a Military Working Dog squad in support to police operations; detention and installation security, law and order operations and security and mobility support to Maneuver Commanders.
Develops training plans to ensure Military Working Dog teams remain proficient in their detection capability.
Validates and supervises proficiency training of all teams assigned to the squad.
Ensures MWD teams maintain proficiency and are prepared for MWD certifications.
Manages the daily maintenance and upkeep of kennel facilities.
(4) MOSC 31K4O.
Leads a Military Working Dog Detachment and performs Kennel Master duties and responsibilities in support of police operations, detention and installation security and law and order operations and security and mobility support Maneuver Commanders.
Monitors the health, welfare and training of assigned MWD teams.
Supervises the storage and accountability of narcotic and explosive training aids, as well as all other assigned equipment.
Ensures assigned MWD teams are proficient in their detection capabilities and the detachment is ready for annual certifications and worldwide deployments.
Advises the Commander on the employment of MWD assets.
(5) MOSC 31K5O.
Serves as subject matter expert on MWD operations at the ACOM, ASCC and DRU levels of command.
Advises and makes recommendations to commanders and Provost Marshals on the utilization and employment of MWDs.
Provides tactical/technical guidance and professional support to subordinates.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and combat operations.
Edits and prepares tactical plans and training material.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Working Dog Handlers must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Significant (Gray).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Red/green color discrimination.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 92 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
(c)
A minimum score of 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 Jul 2004.
(d)
A Minimum OPAT Score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) -0140 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0400 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0140 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0040 shuttles in Physical Demands Category in “Significant” (Grey).
(5) A security clearance eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(6) Meets all requirements for Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) qualifications.
(7) Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
(8) No objection to performing security duties in the vicinity of nuclear or chemical munitions stored or staged for military use.
(9) No record of more than 15 days lost under section 972-10-USC.
(10) No information in Provost Marshal Office, Intelligence Office, Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ) or medical records which would prevent the granting of a security clearance under AR 380-67.
(11) No record of pre-trial intervention or conviction by military or civil court of the following:
(a)
Any offense involving force or violence.
(b)
Any offense listed under AR 601-210, para 4-22 (misdemeanor), or similar offense not listed for which the maximum possible sentence exceeds 4 months of confinement.
(c)
Two or more offenses within 5 years prior to the date of enlistment listed under AR 601-210, para 4-21 (minor non-traffic), or similar offense not listed for which the maximum possible sentence is less than 4 months confinement.
(d)
Three or more minor traffic offenses as listed under AR 601-210, para 4-20 (minor traffic) during the 12 months period prior to entry on active duty (does not include traffic violations considered misdemeanor or felony by virtue of fine amount per AR 601-210.
(e)
No behavior or action(s) that is reasonably indicative of a contemptuous attitude toward the law or other duly constituted authority.
(12) Minimum age of 18 at time of entrance on active duty.
(13) NPS applicants enlisting, into the ARNG for MOS31K, may enlist at 17 years of age with the Split Training Option (STO) if otherwise qualified.
All STO enlistees must have reached their 18th birthday prior to attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT).
(14) All prior MOS 31K Soldiers serving in another MOS for more than 36 months, reclassifying into MOS 31K must request Proponent determination
(15) No record of possession or use of any narcotic or non-narcotic drug as defined by Article 134, UCMJ and AR 600-50.
(Personnel entering active duty may be granted waiver at Military Entrance Processing Station by the AHRC Security Interviewer DoD policy on cannabis use.)
(16) No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice), chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
(17) Formal training (completion of MOS 31K course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Military Police School) mandatory.
(18) All applicants for MOS 31K must be interviewed by AHRC Security Interviewer.
Waivers will only be granted by DA G-1 (DAPE-MPA-RP).
All Active Component service members reclassifying for MOS 31K must be interviewed by local Provost NCO (SFC or above) or Provost Marshal (CPT or above).
PMO required to do local record check (NCIC or COPS (Centralized Operations Police Suite)) to ensure no disqualifying offenses as indicated above.
Written endorsements must accompany re-enlistment contracts.
(19) Must be with spleen IAW AR 40-501, Ch 5-13(a).
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASIs associated with all enlisted MOS).
Z6-Patrol Explosive Detection Dog-Enhanced (PEDD-E) Handler (Effective 202010).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-31K-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-31K-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-31K-3. Standards of grade TDA.