ARMY DIR 2013-01 — Guidance On The Acquisition And Use Of Service Dogs By Soldiers
ARMY DIR 2013-01 governs the acquisition and use of service dogs by wounded, ill and injured Soldiers with disabilities.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2013-01
- Title: GUIDANCE ON THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF SERVICE DOGS BY SOLDIERS
- Date: 01/28/2013
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2013-01 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication addresses facility access, deployment status, eligibility procedures, acquisition sources, and care and control of service dogs. It requires clinical review, documentation, registration, proper care, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Applies to: The guidance in this directive is applicable to all Soldiers regardless of component or duty status.
Topics covered
- Service dog facility access
- Service dog deployment status
- Service dog eligibility procedures
- Service dog acquisition sources
- Service dog care and control
- Service dog registration
- Service dog veterinary care
Questions and answers
Can Soldiers with service dogs deploy?
Soldiers for whom a service dog is recommended are not deployable. (paragraph 6)
Where can service dogs access Army facilities?
Service dogs will be given access to those Army facilities and spaces generally open to the public, including (but not limited to) installations, hospitals, treatment facilities, recreational facilities, barracks and other structures, as long as such access does not compromise public health (including infection control standards), safety, readiness, mission accomplishment, and good order and discipline. (paragraph 4)
How are Soldiers identified as potential service dog candidates?
A Soldier may be identified as a potential candidate for a service dog by his/her primary care manager (PCM). (paragraph 7)
What are Soldiers responsible for when caring for a service dog?
Soldiers are solely responsible for caring for their dog, which includes feeding, watering, exercising, toileting, waste removal, stewardship and veterinary care. (paragraph 7)
What must Soldiers provide their unit commander for a service dog?
Soldiers must provide their unit commander with a Family Care Plan that includes a care plan for the service dog and update it at least annually. (paragraph 7)