Situation. This Order is a new Marine Corps Order that
includes the Military Working Dog (MWD) Manual and should be
reviewed in its entirety. This Order provides policy that
Commanders, Provost Marshals, Chief of Police and MWD section
personnel require; and establishes guidelines and
procedures for MWD teams, both military and civilian, in
the performance of their duties per references (a) through (ap).
2. Cancellation. CMC PPO PS Msg 261311Z Mar 13, Final Phase
Interim Guidance for USMC MWD Program.
3. Mission. To provide policy and procedures, documented in
enclosure (1), required to operate an MWD section and to
integrate MWD teams into operational and non-operational
assignments.
4. Execution.
a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations
(1) Commander’s Intent
(a) This Order establishes policies, procedures and
qualification standards associated with the formation and
utilization of Marine Corps MWD teams required for the support
of installation, operating forces and other government agencies.
(b) Establish guidelines and procedures regarding the
organization and administration of MWD sections aboard Marine
Corps installations and field operations.
(2) Concept of Operations
(a) All Marine Corps installations and organizations
shall be in compliance with this Order.
(b) Local standard operating procedures (SOP) may be
developed to augment enclosure (1) which does address specific
SOP along with preparation guidance.
b. Subordinate Element Missions. Commanders will implement
this Order and augment the guidance provided with local
directives, as required.
5. Administration and Logistics
a. Recommendations concerning this Order are invited and
will be submitted to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (PS) via
the appropriate chain-of-command.
b. Records shall be managed according to National Archives
and Records Administration approved dispositions per reference
(a) to ensure proper maintenance, use, accessibility and
preservation, regardless of format or medium.
c. The generation, collection, or distribution of personally
identifiable information (PII), and management of privacy
sensitive information shall be in accordance with the Privacy
Act of 1974, as amended, per references (b) and (c). Any
unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is
prohibited.
d. All forms referenced in this Manual are listed in
Appendix E, Table E-1, along with sourcing information and
applicable instructions for completion.
includes the Military Working Dog (MWD) Manual and should be
reviewed in its entirety. This Order provides policy that
Commanders, Provost Marshals, Chief of Police and MWD section
personnel require; and establishes guidelines and
procedures for MWD teams, both military and civilian, in
the performance of their duties per references (a) through (ap).
2. Cancellation. CMC PPO PS Msg 261311Z Mar 13, Final Phase
Interim Guidance for USMC MWD Program.
3. Mission. To provide policy and procedures, documented in
enclosure (1), required to operate an MWD section and to
integrate MWD teams into operational and non-operational
assignments.
4. Execution.
a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations
(1) Commander’s Intent
(a) This Order establishes policies, procedures and
qualification standards associated with the formation and
utilization of Marine Corps MWD teams required for the support
of installation, operating forces and other government agencies.
(b) Establish guidelines and procedures regarding the
organization and administration of MWD sections aboard Marine
Corps installations and field operations.
(2) Concept of Operations
(a) All Marine Corps installations and organizations
shall be in compliance with this Order.
(b) Local standard operating procedures (SOP) may be
developed to augment enclosure (1) which does address specific
SOP along with preparation guidance.
b. Subordinate Element Missions. Commanders will implement
this Order and augment the guidance provided with local
directives, as required.
5. Administration and Logistics
a. Recommendations concerning this Order are invited and
will be submitted to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (PS) via
the appropriate chain-of-command.
b. Records shall be managed according to National Archives
and Records Administration approved dispositions per reference
(a) to ensure proper maintenance, use, accessibility and
preservation, regardless of format or medium.
c. The generation, collection, or distribution of personally
identifiable information (PII), and management of privacy
sensitive information shall be in accordance with the Privacy
Act of 1974, as amended, per references (b) and (c). Any
unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is
prohibited.
d. All forms referenced in this Manual are listed in
Appendix E, Table E-1, along with sourcing information and
applicable instructions for completion.
