What is the route to go dog team while in the Ranger Regiment?

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:13:42 -0400

I know I just asked in reference to special operations dog teams if there were any civil affairs (and yes im still aware of the whole 5 meter target idea) but I was wondering if anyone is aware of the route to go dog team while in the Ranger Regiment if I were to make it in? Im aware it would be a long route for a prior service (coming from Navy) member but it's something I want to pursue if plausible? I believe theyre all infantry as well correct?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2020 10:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:07:06 -0400

Dog teams in any unit are not a full career job. That's like asking how do I get how do I become the night baker or the rations manager or on dinner shift in the kitchen at Ranger Regiment.
Not to disparage the Navy, but I've never seen anyone from the Navy pass the selection for 75th. Civil affairs selection and psyop selection would be a whole lot more realistic for you. Also those are actual MOS's and their job is not handling dogs. If you want to be a dog handler you can see if there's a spot when you get to the MEPS. Most likely there is not. Have a backup plan.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Apr 20 at 2020 11:02 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:02:23 -0400

To my knowledge there is no such thing as a "dog team" in any SOCOM unit. There might be trained dog handlers via a special course but I never heard of a "dog team". I think the OP is misinterpreting something. So SOCOM would look at the below as one of many tools in the toolset vs a new MOS. My guess is they train specific Rangers to handle the dogs but it is not MOS specific, rather it is a class they take at a school.

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/special-operations-dogs-set-for-new-advanced-tactical-gear

Special Operations dogs set for new advanced tactical gear

Dogs serving with the elite Army Rangers may soon have new Tactical Vests and more gear to wear on missions.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2020 11:42 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:42:56 -0400

31K is your only dog handler job In the army.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 21 at 2020 12:32 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:32:39 -0400

As far as I know- the Rgt nor SOCOM have dog teams- if they are needed then they are assigned for that mission.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2020 7:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:42:44 -0400

you are looking too far into the future. you must first pass BCT, AIT, Airborne, and RASP before trying to get to a dog team (which isn't a thing) the only MOS is 31K for dog handling and there are no positions in SOCOM.