Navy NEC · Support
P06A Kennel Master
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Kennel Master supervises Military Working Dog teams and manages their training and utilization. The kennel master controls drug and explosive training aids, maintains team records and data, and ensures required reports and documentation are complete and accurate.
Core Skills
- canine program management
- working dog team supervision
- training program administration
- explosive training aid control
- narcotics training aid control
- records management
- readiness reporting
- kennel operations
- handler development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Veterinary
- Private Security
- Training and Education
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer: Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- National Police Canine Association Certification
- International Police Working Dog Association Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Related Occupations
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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