Marine Corps Dog Handler?

Question

So I leave for boot camp in 3 weeks and after boot camp I go for job training to be an MP. I was bored just looking online today and came across the job dog handler. This really struck my interest especially since I am considering the possibility of becoming a police officer and would love the option to also be a k-9 unit. I love dogs, especially german shepherds (I have 3 myself). I saw that the requirement for the MOS is to become an MP first so is it something I can do right after becoming an MP? I was planning on swinging by my recruiters office sometime this week to ask him about this but I wanted to see if anyone knew anything first.

Answer 1

being a MP lets you work with dogs also. i'm pretty sure there is a video about it on either the marine front page or army.

Answer 2

You probably need to have some time in grade at a certain rank, probably around E-3 at least. You will also probably have to compete with others for slots. Edit)

I will have to disagree with the site and remind you the NMOS's require a time in grade, you may be able to go to training as a pvt, however I doubt that, you would still need a specified time in your regular MOS, you cannot enlist in an NMOS.

Answer 3

Its like being in a police agency you need to spend certain time as a regular MP, before transferring or get reassigned to a special duty detail or specialized unit/ But when you get off as an MP Dog handler you will have no problem getting hired by a local or federal law enforcement agency to became a K9