What is the Drug Detection Dog Handler (Multi-Purpose) Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Multi-Purpose Drugs Detection Dog Handler. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Fluency in written and spoken English. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Nine (9) weeks, with four (4) courses… Read More

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What is the Currency Detection Dog Handler Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Currency Detection Dog Handler. Facilitate by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Nine (9) weeks, with courses as required. Location Defence Animal Centre (DAC) Melton Mowbray.… Read More

What is the Arms Explosive Search Dog Handler Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Arms Explosive Search (AES) Dog Handler. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Fifteen (15) weeks, with three (3) courses per year. Location Defence Animal… Read More

Some Statistics for the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) (2018)

As of 01 January 2018, the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) had the following personnel in the roles of dog handler and veterinary technician (Table 1). Table 1: Soldier liability by rank and trade Trade/Rank Pte LCpl Cpl Sgt SSgt WO2 WO1 Dog Handler 133 72 51 32 16 [1] [1] Veterinary Technician 1 5 6 4… Read More