AFI31-126 — Dod Military Working Dog (mwd) Program

AFI31-126 governs the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program, including health, welfare, requirements, and contract working dogs.

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• Publication number: AFI31-126
• Title: DOD MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD) PROGRAM
• Date: 2019-01-17

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AFI31-126 addresses annual trained dog requirements, service-initiated revisions, needs assessments, and contract working dog definitions and support. It requires formal approval for changes to trained dog requirements and limits working dog procurement outside the military working dog pipeline.

Topics covered

• Annual trained dog requirements
• Military working dog production
• Contract working dog definitions
• Working dog procurement
• Military veterinary services
• Contract working dog support

Questions and answers

How can a service request an out-of-cycle increase in military working dogs?

The Service MWD PM can request an out-ofcycle increase in existing MWDs that will result in a revised service TDR for the current four-year plan.

How must a service request a revision to its trained dog requirement?

Requests should be addressed in writing to the DoD MWD PM stating reasons for the TDR revision.

How often must military working dog requirements be assessed?

The DoD and service components will perform a needs assessment evaluating MWD requirements every three years.

How are changes to the trained dog requirement approved?

Any changes to the TDR will be submitted by the Service PMs or 341 TRS and approved by the DoD MWD EA Program Office via formal change memorandum to the TDR.

Is working dog procurement outside the military working dog pipeline allowed?

Working dog procurement outside of the MWD pipeline is restricted.

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