This Order is an updated Marine Corps Order that includes the Military Working Dog (MWD) Manual and should be reviewed in its entirety. This Order provides policy that Commanders, Provost Marshals, Chiefs of Police, and MWD section personnel require; and establishes guidelines and procedures for MWD teams, both military and civilian, in the performance of their duties per references (a) through (ar).

This directive’s OPR (sponsor) has been transferred from PP&O to I&L.