Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
K9 Combat Engineer Mine Detection Dog Handler
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Overview
The Combat Engineer Mine Detection Dog Handler specialty identifies positions requiring soldiers qualified in employing, training, and handling mine detection dogs. These qualifications cover dogs capable of detecting several types of explosives and mines.
Notes & Sources
- K9 (Combat Engineer Mine Detection Dog Handler) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Engineer School), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in the employment, training, and handling of mine detection dogs capable of detecting explosives and mines of several types." Award requirement: "Must successfully complete an approved Mine Detection Dog Handlers Course, certified by the U.S." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 12B and 31K only." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI K9 Combat Engineer Mine Detection Dog Handler
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: K9 ', lines 3568-3576
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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