Army Dog Search!

Protect and Detect

The 1st Military Working Dog Regiment consists of 4 Regular squadrons, a Headquarters and Support Squadron, three task squadrons, and one Reserve squadron.

The Regiment is comprised of 284 Regular soldiers and officers with 125 MWDs, and 112 Reservists. 

The Reserve component provides an exciting opportunity to generate, train and fully integrate Army Reservists into the Regiment. Regular and Reserve roles include Dog Handlers, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Officers.

The Regiment holds the Field Army’s only deployable MWD and veterinary capability. The military effects the regiment provides in support of operations range from deterrence and detection, right through to the use of sub-lethal force. The Regiment deploys Arms Explosive Search, High Assurance Search and Patrol MWDs which are able to detect a range of threats protecting supported units and civilian populations.