by Andrew Marshall

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

by Andrew Marshall

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

by Andrew Marshall

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

by Andrew Marshall

Augmented Reality for Dogs

The US Army is testing augmented reality goggles for its working dogs. They will allow the animals to scout ahead of troops for IEDs and other hazards without handlers being required to be in close proximity. The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is currently trialling prototype sets that let the dogs see visual indicators in… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What is the Number of UK Military Working Dogs that have Died during Operations?

Number of Military Working Dogs On 01 October 2018, there were 833 military working dogs in service with the British Armed Forces. Number of Military Working Dogs that have Died Between 2013 and 2018, four military working dogs have died on operations: Three died in 2013: Two were killed in action; and One died of… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What is the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)?

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), approximately 2600 strong, supplies armed protective policing across the Defence Estate, in particular at the: Nuclear weapons establishments at Aldermaston in Berkshire; and Nuclear submarine base at Faslane on the west coast of Scotland. The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Headquarters and training centre is based at Wethersfield, an 800 acre site near… Read More