Do Civil Affairs teams have dog teams like other special operations units?

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:19:34 -0400

I was looking into the different special operations units and 38B was interesting to me as well as Ranger Regiment. I'm aware they're two fairly different missions. Anyways when reading about 38B I noticed a lot of people talk about being sent to a lot of schools which made me wonder do Civil Affairs teams have dog teams like other special operations units? I'm well aware of the psychology of a 5 meter target however I don't want to be in a boat where I failed to prepare. But yes does anyone know if they have dog teams?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2020 6:36 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:36:39 -0400

No we do not have our own dog teams, and rarely have need for them. I personally however have created a program in a European country where we brought in our Bn vet to teach the local police dog handlers some better first aid for their canines, while my medic also taught them how to treat human wounds like we do in the US. Very successful program, lot of fun, greatly improved the abilities of the Kosovo Police and Kosovo Security Force dog teams.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2020 6:39 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:39:27 -0400

but yes...schools galore. Its only a 4 person team so we need to be pretty broadly trained and able to survive on our own.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2020 7:22 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:22:47 -0400

No dog teams in a CA unit that I've ever heard of, but I have supported dog handling mission in support of partner nation capabilities building.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 20 at 2020 7:27 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:27:59 -0400

SSG Carlos Madden What say you Boss Man AKA CA Dude.

Response by SFC Jeffery Hodgkinson made Apr 20 at 2020 9:55 PM

SFC Jeffery Hodgkinson — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:55:53 -0400

As a former Civil Affairs Sergeant, we always embedded with the maneuver units. That being said USACAPOC doesn't have k9's or dog handlers. That is as of 2016 when I retired..

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2020 10:53 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:53:58 -0400

No.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2020 11:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2020 11:40:44 -0400

31K is the MOS you want for dog handler. You'll work where you are needed with a variety of different units in DoD and other agencies. You'll need to have a good psych profile and no history of animal abuse. And the canine will outrank you to avoid mistreatment. Yes, 31K is entirely different from 38B and no 31K are on the MTOE of any Army active, reserve, or NG civil affairs team. But there are 31K in the Ranger Regiment. So sign up for 31K with and airborne contract, get your ruck on and maybe...you find your way into Regiment.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2020 9:47 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2020 09:47:40 -0400

No K-9’s