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SUMMARY of CHANGEAR 40–905/SECNAVINST 6401.1A/ARI 48–131Veterinary Health Services

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o Reaffirms the role of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps as the Executive Agentfor the Department of Defense Veterinary Services for the Secretary of theArmy (para 2-2a).

o Defines authorized veterinary services for Government-owned and privately-owned animals (chap 3).

o Updates measures for the control of rabies and other animal diseases andconditions (chap 4).

o Establishes guidance for Department of Defense veterinary treatment facilityprograms to prevent disease and injury (para 4-2a).

o Provides guidance on the Human-Animal Bond Program as an essential functionof the Army Veterinary Service mission to support the military community(para 4-2f).

o Redefines guidance on the fiscal administration of Veterinary Servicenonappropriated funds (chap 6).

o Incorporates guidance to prepare required medical records for militaryworking dogs (para 6-5).

o Prescribes the following three revised forms: DD Form 1741 (Military WorkingDog Immunization Record), (paras 5-3c and 6-5a(1)(f)); DD Form 2341 (Reportof Animal Bite--Potential Rabies Exposure), (paras 4-2c(5) and 4-2d); and DDForm 2343 (Veterinary Health Record), (para 6-5b(1)(e)).

o Prescribes the following five new forms: DD Form 2619 (Military Working DogMaster Problem List), (paras 5-1a(11) and 6-5a(1)(d)); DD Form 2620 (Requestfor and Report of Laboratory Examination for Rabies), (para 4-2c(10)); DDForm 2621 (Veterinary Vaccination and Trilingual Health Certificate), (paras5-1c(3)(d), 6-5a(1)(h), and 6-5b(1)(d)); DD Form 2622 (Animal Release), (para6-5b(1)(g)); and DD Form 2623 (Animal Home Quarantine), (paras 4-2c(5)(a) and6-5b(1)(f)).

o Adds the management control evaluation process to evaluate key managementcontrols (app B).

HeadquartersDepartments of the Army,Department of the NavyDepartmentof the Air ForceWashington, DC16 August 1994

Medical Services

Veterinary Health Services

*Army Regulation 40–905*SECNAVINST 6401.1AARI 48–131Effective 16 September 1994

History. This UPDATE printing publishes arevision of AR 40-905/SECNAVINST 6401.1A/AFI 48–131. Because the publication hasbeen extensively revised, no attempt has beenm a d e t o h i g h l i g h t c h a n g e s f r o m t h e e a r l i e rregulation dated 1 September 1985.Summary. This revised publication updatespolicies concerning animal disease preventionand control, establishes the extent of veteri-nary care for Government-owned and private-l y - o w n e d a n i m a l s , i n c o r p o r a t e s f i s c a lguidance, establishes guidance on the veteri-n a r y r o l e i n t h e h u m a n - a n i m a l b o n d , p r e -scribes new and revised forms used to recordanimal medical information, and allows forthe use of computers to generate prescribedDepartment of Defense forms. This revisionreaffirms the role of the U.S. Army Veteri-nary Corps as the Executive Agent for theDepartment of Defense Veterinary Servicesas authorized by DOD Directive 6015.5.Applicability. This regulation applies to theActive Army, Air Force, Navy, and MarineCorps. It also applies to all Services’ Na-tional Guard or Reserves when called to ac-t i v e d u t y . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a p p l i c a b l eduring mobilization.P r o p o n e n t a n d e x c e p t i o n a u t h o r i t y .The proponent of this regulation is The Sur-geon General. The Surgeon General has the

authority to approve exceptions to this regu-lation that are consistent with controlling lawa n d r e g u l a t i o n . T h e S u r g e o n G e n e r a l m a ydelegate this approval authority, in writing, toa division chief within the proponent agencyin the grade of colonel or the civilian equiva-lent.

A r m y m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l p r o c e s s .This regulation contains management controlprovisions in accordance with AR 11–2, andcontains checklists for assessing managementcontrols.

Committee Continuance Approval. Notused.

S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . L o c a l l i m i t e d s u p p l e -mentation of this regulation is permitted butis not required. If supplements are issued,m a j o r S e r v i c e c o m m a n d s w i l l f u r n i s h o n ecopy to HQDA (DASG-VCS), 5109 Lees-burg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3258;o t h e r c o m m a n d s w i l l f u r n i s h o n e c o p y o feach to the next higher headquarters.

Interim changes. Interim changes to thisregulation are not official unless they are au-thenticated by the Administrative Assistant tothe Secretary of the Army. Users will destroy

interim changes on their expiration dates un-less sooner superseded or rescinded.

Suggested Improvements. Users are in-vited to send comments and suggested im-p r o v e m e n t s o n D A F o r m 2 0 2 8(Recommended Changes to Publications andB l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o H Q D A ( D A S G -VCS), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA22041–3258. Navy users should send com-ments and recommendations through normalchannels to the Chief, Bureau of Medicinea n d S u r g e r y ( B U M E D - 2 4 ) , N a v y D e p a r t -ment, 2300 E Street, NW, Washington DC20372-5300.

D i s t r i b u t i o n . A r m y : D i s t r i b u t i o n o f t h i spublication is made in accordance with therequirements of DA Form 12–09–E, blocknumber 3417, intended for command level Bfor Active Army; command level C for theArmy National Guard; and command level Dfor the United States Army Reserve.N a v y : S N D L , P a r t s 1 a n d 2 . ( B U M E DWASH DC—250 copies) (N161D—20 cop-ies). Stocked: Naval Publications and FormsD i r e c t o r a t e . P h y s i c a l D i s t r i b u t i o n D i v i s i o nC o d e 1 0 3 , 5 8 0 1 T a b o r A v e . , P h i l a , P A19120–5099.Air Force: Distribution F.

*This regulation supersedes AR 40–905/SECNAVINST 6401.1/AFR 163.5, 1 September 1985.

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1Introduction, page 1Purpose • 1–1, page 1References • 1–2, page 1Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1

Chapter 2General Responsibilities and Functions, page 1Principal officials of DOD agencies and the Services • 2–1,

page 1The Army Assistant Surgeon General for Veterinary Services

• 2–2, page 1Commanders of major DOD commands and installations • 2–3,

page 1DOD installation director of health services • 2–4, page 1Veterinary Corps officers • 2–5, page 1

Chapter 3Authorized Veterinary Health Services, page 1Government-owned animals • 3–1, page 2Privately-owned animals • 3–2, page 2Civilian veterinary medical care • 3–3, page 2

Chapter 4Injury and Disease Prevention and Control, page 2Measures for preventing injury and disease • 4–1, page 2Community health care support • 4–2, page 3

Chapter 5Government-Owned Animal Program, page 5Duties of the veterinarian • 5–1, page 5Death or euthanasia of Government-owned animals • 5–2, page 6MWD vaccination • 5–3, page 6Diet and weight management • 5–4, page 6

Chapter 6Fiscal Management and General Administrative

Procedures, page 6Fiscal management • 6–1, page 6Supply procedures • 6–2, page 7Nonappropriated funds on DOD installations • 6–3, page 7Controlled substances • 6–4, page 7Veterinary medical records • 6–5, page 8Posting of warning signs • 6–6, page 9Professional civilian employment • 6–7, page 9

Appendixes

A. References, page 11

B. Management Control Evaluation Process for Veterinary HealthServices, page 13

Table List

Table 4–1: NASPHV standard tag system for rabies vaccinations,page 4

Table 6–1: Fiscal administration of the DOD veterinary treatmentfacility, page 9

Table 6–2: Standard form number (title) and instructions forrecording of animal medical information, page 10

Glossary

Index

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Chapter 1Introduction

1–1. PurposeThis regulation prescribes policies, responsibilities, and proceduresfor the provision of veterinary health services. The veterinary healthobjectives of the Army Veterinary Service are to—

a. Respond to the veterinary service requirements of all compo-nents of the Department of Defense (DOD) in time of peace, war, oroperations other than war.

b. Provide complete veterinary medical care for all Government-owned animals.

c. Provide for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases (thatis, those transmissible under natural conditions from vertebrate ani-mals to humans).

d. Provide professional support to training programs and researchprotocols involving animal models.

e. Provide for humane medical treatment, care, use, and handlingof animals.

f. Provide emergency medical treatment of privately-owned ani-mals and treatment of animal diseases and conditions presenting ahealth threat to the military community.

g. Support the health of the military community through the Hu-man-Animal Bond (HAB) Program and other programs.

1–2. ReferencesRequired and related publications and prescribed and referencedforms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are ex-plained in the glossary.

Chapter 2General Responsibilities and Functions

2–1. Principal officials of DOD agencies and the ServicesPrincipal officials of DOD agencies and the Services will—

a. Use the Army Veterinary Service as provided by DOD Direc-tive 6015.5.

b. Coordinate peacetime and mobilization requirements for veter-inary services in a timely manner.

2–2. The Army Assistant Surgeon General for VeterinaryServicesThe Army Assistant Surgeon General for Veterinary Services will—

a. Act on behalf of The Secretary of the Army and The SurgeonsGeneral as The DOD Executive Agent for Veterinary Services.

b. Ensure uniform provision of veterinary services throughoutDOD.

c. Advise the military police or security police and other DODelements on the veterinary medical aspects of the Military WorkingDog (MWD) Program and other programs using Government-ownedanimals. This will include advice on the following subjects:

(1) Health.(2) Physical standards.(3) Training methods.(4) Training standards.(5) Nutrition.(6) Housing.(7) Research.(8) Procurement.(9) Acceptance policies.(10) Shipping and transport.

2–3. Commanders of major DOD commands andinstallationsCommanders of major DOD commands and installations will sup-port and give command emphasis to programs that—

a. Effectively prevent and control diseases and conditions of ani-mals which are common to humans and to wild and domesticanimals.

b. Control and prevent animal diseases and conditions of environ-mental, community, or economic significance.

c. Protect and maintain the health and welfare of Government-owned animals.

d. Ensure humane care and use of animals.e. Promote the concept of responsible animal ownership as an

integral element of health and well-being within the command.

2–4. DOD installation director of health servicesThe DOD installation director of health services (DHS) will—

a. Inform and advise installation commanders regarding animaldiseases and conditions which can affect the health or welfare of themilitary community.

b. Include Veterinary Health Program costs in his or her operat-ing budget.

2–5. Veterinary Corps officersVeterinary Corps officers (VCOs) are graduates of an AmericanV e t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n - a c c r e d i t e d s c h o o l o f v e t e r i n a r ymedicine or graduates of foreign veterinary schools, and maintainlicensure or certification according to AR 40–68. VCOs serve asspecial staff officers/advisors to installation commanders and seniorinstallation/command medical officers.

a. VCOs at all levels will—( 1 ) P r o v i d e G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d a n i m a l s u p p o r t p e r p a r a g r a p h

5–1.(2) Help prevent and control animal diseases and conditions by

performing the duties listed in chapter 4.(3) Maintain current awareness of DOD directives and other pub-

lications that pertain to the provision of veterinary services.b. The installation veterinarian will—(1) Coordinate the provision of veterinary services in support of

all DOD component installations, satellite installations, and operat-ing locations within the geographic area of responsibility.

(2) Be responsible for reports and records prescribed for use bythe Army Veterinary Service. DA Form 2651 (Veterinary Activities)is used to provide workload data.

(3) Review installation communications and give special atten-tion to veterinary services terminology, topics, issues, and problemdescriptions.

(4) Ensure that training is provided for appropriate personnel inveterinary public health, zoonotic and other animal diseases, emer-gency animal first aid, nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC)protective measures for animals, and animal care procedures. He orshe will also advise and assist in training programs pertaining toemergency medical care and the significance of animal diseases tohuman health and the environment.

(5) Ensure that the Veterinary Service inspects animal food forw h o l e s o m e n e s s a n d , w h e n r e q u e s t e d , f o r o t h e r c o n t r a c trequirements.

(6) Ensure maintenance of liaison with civilian health agencies inmatters pertaining to animal health, veterinary public health, andzoonotic disease surveillance.

(7) Ensure coordination of wild animal survey programs on mili-tary installations with State, Federal, and foreign government pro-grams and agencies. Installation medical personnel will be notifiedwhen surveys demonstrate a potential public health impact.

(8) Review invitation for bids on contracts for the collection ordisposal of animal or animal biological wastes, animal apprehensionservices, or other veterinary requirements. The following subjectsmust be included in the contracts: sanitation of equipment, humaneanimal care, and protection of the environment and military andanimal populations.

c. Veterinarians supporting MWD procurement and training facil-ities will perform the duties listed in paragraph 5–1.

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Chapter 3Authorized Veterinary Health Services

3–1. Government-owned animalsa. Complete veterinary medical and surgical service is authorized

for Government-owned animals. The veterinarian will designate anappropriate time for routine examination of these animals.

b. Nonappropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI)-owned animalswill be provided complete veterinary medical and surgical service,to the extent that time and resources allow.

c. Mascots established by unit orders will be afforded the samerights, privileges, support services, and health surveillance as otherGovernment-owned animals.

d. Animals owned by the Government for use as Health Assist-ance Animals in the Military are entitled to the same veterinarym e d i c a l / s u r g i c a l c a r e a s p r o v i d e d f o r o t h e r G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e danimals.

e. Animals provided by contract or concession will not be pro-vided routine veterinary services.

3–2. Privately-owned animalsa. Based upon this regulation, the senior veterinarian at each

major Army command (MACOM) will establish the extent to whichveterinary services are authorized for animals owned by personnelauthorized DOD medical care; that is, those persons enrolled in theDefense Enrollment/Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Unlessotherwise specified, authorized veterinary services will be the samefor personnel living off the installation as for those living on theinstallation and for both active-duty and retired personnel, exceptthat services provided retired personnel will be on a space-availablebasis.

b. Animals owned by personnel authorized DOD medical caremay be examined, immunized, and treated for the prevention andcontrol of diseases or conditions which may be transmissible tohumans or animals, or those diseases or conditions which mayconstitute a community health problem. These procedures will pro-mote health and well-being among the eligible population and theirprivately-owned animals. The procedures will also be designed toprevent animals of eligible personnel from contributing to economicor environmental problems.

c. Dispensing of drugs and prescription diets will be limited tot h o s e r e q u i r e d i n p r o v i d i n g t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d a u t h o r i z e dservices.

d. As time and resources permit, and when civilian veterinaryservices are not immediately available, Army VCOs will performemergency procedures required to prevent undue suffering or tosave the life or limb of animals, before referring such cases to acivilian practitioner.

e. Except when an animal is abandoned by its owner or when theveterinarian acts to prevent undue suffering or when human health isinvolved (for example, a rabies suspect), euthanasia of privately-owned animals is authorized only after written approval for thisaction is obtained from the animal owner as documented by acompleted DD Form 1745 (Animal Euthanasia) (approved for elec-tronic generation—see app A, sec III, for specific instructions). DDForm 1745 will be reproduced locally. A copy of this form islocated at the back of this regulation for reproduction purposes.Euthanasia will be accomplished in a humane manner, using ap-proved drugs and techniques.

f. Specialty animals owned by and essential to the improvedfunction of a military family member enrolled in the Army Excep-tional Family Member Program may be provided the same medical/surgical care as provided for Government-owned animals. Theseanimals include guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs, and otherassistance animals for the physically-impaired that have been trainedand certified by an approved organization. These animals will beprovided such care only as time and resources permit on a reimburs-able basis.

g. Those veterinary procedures commonly recognized by the pro-fession as cosmetic or elective surgery, to include surgical neuter-ing, will not be performed in the United States or U.S. Territoriesexcept as part of an authorized population control or other surgeryprogram.

h . A s s i g n m e n t o f o p e r a t i o n a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o t h e V e t e r i n a r yService for any kind of animal boarding facility for privately-ownedanimals is prohibited.

i. Veterinary services will not be provided in support of anycommercial operation raising animals (pets or livestock) for profit.

j. When extenuating circumstances exist, request for waiver tothe provisions of this paragraph will be submitted through the instal-lation DHS, the installation commander, and command channels toCommander, U.S. Army Veterinary Command (VETCOM), FortSam Houston, TX 78234–6000, or the MACOM overseas com-mander, as appropriate, with information copies furnished to HQDA(DASG-VCS), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3258.All waivers granted will be reevaluated and renewed, if appropriate,at least every 2 years.

3–3. Civilian veterinary medical careCivilian veterinary medical care for Government-owned animals isauthorized by AR 40–3 and AR 40–330 when a military veterinarianis not available, or when requirements for veterinary medical careexceed the capability of the supporting facility. This includes theexamination of prospective MWDs. Veterinary care that is approvedby Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and is providedwithin the purview of AR 40–1 will be funded by Army appropri-ated funds.

Chapter 4Injury and Disease Prevention and Control

4–1. Measures for preventing injury and diseasea. Veterinarians will ensure the investigation of animal diseases

and recommend measures for prevention and control. This activityincludes—

(1) Maintaining liaison with local, State, and Federal health au-thorities and evaluating animal disease infestations and infections inareas near or on military installations.

( 2 ) E x a m i n i n g p r i v a t e l y - o w n e d , w i l d , o r o t h e r a n i m a l s m a i n -tained on or introduced onto military installations, and advising oncontrol and handling. If a serious communicable disease is discov-ered, the infected animals may be treated, quarantined, or euthanizedappropriately.

(3) Coordinating with the installation engineer or public workscenter to control vectors capable of transmitting animal diseases, asprescribed in AR 420–76, OPNAVINST 6250.4A, and AFI 32–1053(formerly AFR 91–21); and for disposal of dead animals found onthe installation, as prescribed in this regulation and AFI 31–201(formerly AFR 125–3).

(4) On those installations where a formal disease control programis ongoing (for example, plague), establishing procedures ensuringthat animals will not be disposed of without coordination with theinstallation veterinary representative.

(5) Providing professional support for the care of animals im-pounded or quarantined. The Veterinary Service will supply profes-s i o n a l s u p p o r t t o s t r a y i m p o u n d m e n t f a c i l i t i e s o n m i l i t a r yinstallations. The installation commander is responsible for the cap-ture, impoundment, disposal, or other physical control of privately-owned and stray animals on military installations. If the use ofmilitary impoundment facilities is not practical, the installation com-m a n d e r w i l l p r o v i d e a d e q u a t e o f f - i n s t a l l a t i o n i m p o u n d m e n tfacilities.

(6) Providing a euthanasia service for stray animals in order toassist in control of animal diseases and stray animal populations.

(7) Conducting animal disease surveys after protocol approval isreceived from the VETCOM or outside the continental United States(OCONUS) MACOM.

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(8) Maintaining coordination with State, county, host country,and other wildlife agencies.

(9) Publishing at least quarterly the installation policy on con-f i n e m e n t a n d d i s p o s i t i o n o f s t r a y a n d i n a d e q u a t e l y c o n t r o l l e dprivately-owned animals.

b. The Veterinary Services representative will ensure the inspec-tion and oversight of animal care conditions for sanitary and hu-mane practices. This includes—

( 1 ) F r e q u e n t o b s e r v a t i o n o f G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d a n i m a l s . T h epurpose of such observation is to detect early signs of disease, thepresence of injuries, and signs of inadequate management or diet.These inspections should also include an examination of feeding,weight, and training records.

(2) Inspections of kennels, runs, stables, corrals, and other animalfacilities on Government installations, utilizing as guidelines section3, part 3, title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (9 CFR 3.3) and otherapplicable references. On Navy and Marine Corps installations, theinspections will be coordinated with the preventive medicine serv-ice. The evaluation will determine adequacy of animal husbandrypractices and will evaluate construction, maintenance, and sanitationto prevent disease, injury, or adverse effects on the welfare ofanimals. The frequency of inspections by a veterinarian will be notless than quarterly. More frequent courtesy visits are encouraged. Acopy of a completed DD Form 2342 (Animal Facility SanitationChecklist) (approved for electronic generation—see app A, sec IIIfor specific instructions) will be furnished to the individual responsi-ble for the facilities inspected (MARKS file No. 40–905a). DDForm 2342 will be reproduced locally. A copy of this form islocated at the back of this regulation for reproduction purposes.

c. When facilities permit, MWDs will be admitted to the veteri-nary treatment facility (VTF) through an entrance located separatelyfrom that used by privately-owned animals. This provision will beconsidered in new construction programs. Each Government-ownedanimal will be presented to the veterinarian by its handler or care-taker who will retain control of the animal unless specifically re-leased by the veterinarian.

d. Upon arrival, all equines being stabled on a military installa-tion will receive a health examination by a veterinarian. The instal-lation health certificate, immunization, and quarantine requirementswill be established by the installation veterinarian through an instal-lation approved regulation or policy. Requirements will not be lessthan those needed to comply with laws and regulations of States andcountries where the installation is located.

e. All Government- and NAFI-owned equines in the continentalUnited States (CONUS) will be tested for equine infectious anemia(that is, Coggins tested) at least annually. Serum samples may besent to the Army Veterinary Laboratory at Fort Sam Houston, TXfor testing. The current edition of the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture (USDA) Veterinary Services (VS) Form 1011 (Equine Infec-tious Anemia Laboratory Test Report) will be used as the testrequest form. VS Form 1011 may be obtained from the State veteri-narian in the State where the installation is located. Requirementsfor OCONUS will comply with local policies and foreign countryregulations. Veterinarians will be prepared to provide detailed infor-mation on equine infectious anemia to the installation commanderand to assist in developing a local regulation or policy concerningt e s t i n g , q u a r a n t i n e , m o v e m e n t , a n d f i n a l d i s p o s i t i o n o f r e a c t o requines.

f. The installation Veterinary Service representative will coordi-nate the maintenance of a local regulation or directive that providesminimum standards for animal welfare and control, including dispo-sition of animal abuse or neglect complaints and stray and wildanimal control programs.

g. The Veterinary Service representative will assist the installa-tion commander in formulating policy and recommending controlmeasures to comply with State, Federal, and foreign governmentquarantine laws pertaining to the movement or control of animalsa n d a n i m a l d i s e a s e s . A R 4 0 – 1 2 / S E C N A V I N S T 6 2 1 0 . 2 A / A F R161–4 implements quarantine policies and procedures of the U.S.Public Health Service and the USDA in military programs.

h. Local commanders will establish guidelines for the dispositionof animals against which substantiated bite or repeated nuisancecomplaints have been made. The installation Veterinary Servicerepresentative will provide specific guidance in each case.

4–2. Community health care supporta. Veterinary treatment facility (VTF) program. The installation

veterinarian will provide professional guidance and support at eachmilitary installation to help prevent and control those animal dis-eases or conditions that may be transmissible to humans or animals,or that may constitute a community health problem. Control meas-ures may include, but are not limited to—

(1) Surveys for the detection of disease in domestic and wildanimals, as indicated.

(2) Confinement of stray animals.(3) Physical examinations.(4) Diagnostic tests and examinations.(5) Immunization of susceptible animals.(6) Chemoprophylaxis.(7) Treatment.(8) Restriction of the movement of animals.(9) Isolation of animals.(10) Eradication of diseased animals, disease reservoirs, and dis-

ease vectors.(11) Environmental sanitation. (On Navy and Marine Corps in-

stallations environmental sanitation is the responsibility of the NavyMedical Department.)

(12) Zoonotic disease referral procedures with the medical treat-ment facility (MTF).

(13) Stray animal population control services.(14) Continuing education and public information programs.(15) Development and maintenance, in conjunction with respon-

sible installation agencies, of an installation regulation or directivefor veterinary preventive medicine and animal health care, encom-passing items in this paragraph.

b. Disposition of dead animals.(1) The disposition of dead animals found on a military installa-

tion is an installation engineering directorate responsibility and isa c c o m p l i s h e d a c c o r d i n g t o l o c a l p o l i c y a n d d i r e c t i v e s . F e d e r a l ,State, and local health hazard standards, including environmentalr e s t r i c t i o n s r e g a r d i n g a n i m a l d i s p o s a l , w i l l b e t h e m i n i m u mstandards.

(2) The disposition of dead privately-owned animals is the re-sponsibility of the animal owner. Owners who have questions re-garding animal disposition policies or procedures should contact theVTF for advice.

(3) The disposition of euthanized stray animals is the responsibil-ity of the installation commander, who will provide resources toaccomplish disposal in compliance with Federal, State, and localstandards.

c. Rabies control.(1) The installation commander will provide an adequate number

of kennels to meet local needs for quarantine and observation ofsuspected rabid animals. Construction of such kennels will conformto 9 CFR 3.3. In addition, provisions must be made for physicalseparation of suspected rabid animals from other animals. The in-stallation VCO will assure that local regulations prescribe proce-d u r e s f o r a n i m a l c o n f i n e m e n t f a c i l i t y o p e r a t i o n s . U s i n g M W Dkennels for privately-owned or stray animals is prohibited. Whenadequate facilities are not available, civilian facilities will be used.

(2) The installation VCO will manage all facets of the AnimalRabies Control Program, except apprehension and collection of ani-mals, including, but not limited to—

(a) Development of applicable directives.(b) Registration of animals.(c) Immunizations.(d) Professional support to the rabies suspect quarantine facility.(e) Professional support to the stray animal confinement facility.(f) Training of support personnel.(g) Public education.(3) All dogs and cats maintained on military installations will be


routinely immunized against rabies. Immunization will be accordingto the latest edition of “Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines”prepared by the National Association of State Public Health Veteri-narians, Inc. (NASPHV). In addition, compliance with the rabiesvaccination laws and regulations of States and foreign countries ismandatory.

(4) Dogs, cats, and other privately-owned or stray animals willnot be permitted to run at large on military reservations. Huntingdogs in a designated hunting area are exempt. The installation com-mander ensures that free-roaming domestic animals are collected asoften as necessary for confinement. Stray animals will be confinedfor a minimum of 3 working days to provide owners sufficient timeto reclaim the animals. After 3 working days, the animal(s) may beeuthanized or disposed of according to local regulations. The instal-lation veterinarian assures that the installation confinement and dis-position policy is published at least quarterly in a media sourcedistributed to the military.

(5) The DHS or the DHS representative will notify the veterinar-ian of all persons presented for animal bites or scratches. DD Form2 3 4 1 ( R e p o r t o f A n i m a l B i t e — P o t e n t i a l R a b i e s E x p o s u r e ) ( a p -proved for electronic generation—see app A, sec III for specificinstructions) will be used on military installations to report when-ever a patient is treated for an animal bite or scratch and to docu-ment the case management. DD Form 2341 will be reproducedlocally. A copy of this form is located at the back of this regulationfor reproduction purposes. The Veterinary Service will coordinatewith the animal owner and local authorities to have the involvedanimal presented for examination and confinement and will recordobservations and disposition of the animal on DD Form 2341. Para-graph d below provides guidance for management of animal bites oninstallations without an assigned VCO. AR 40–5 provides guidanceon Army installations; AFI 48–105 (formerly AFR 161–6) on AirForce (AF) installations; and NAVMEDCOMINST 6220.4 for theNavy and Marine Corps ashore and afloat.

(a) Government-owned or privately-owned dogs and cats will beconfined under observation by order of the responsible VCO untildefinite signs of rabies develop or until the animal has been retainedin confinement for 10 days from time of incident. Animals showingno clinical signs of rabies may be released from confinement after10 days from the time of the incident. Animals developing signs ofrabies during the 10-day observation period will be euthanized andappropriate specimens submitted for laboratory examination to theArmy Veterinary Laboratory, Fort Sam Houston, TX, or anotherreliable laboratory, if appropriate. The VCO may authorize homeconfinement on or off the installation if local ordinances permit. DDForm 2623 (Animal Home Quarantine) (approved for electronicgeneration— see app A, sec III for specific instructions) will beused to document authorization for home quarantine. The DD Form2623 will be maintained in the animal’s medical record. DD Form2623 will be reproduced locally. A copy of this form is located atthe back of this regulation for reproduction purposes. The animalwill be examined by the VCO or the designated representative at theend of the quarantine period. For installations with attending veteri-nary support, the attending veterinarian and the DHS will developprocedures for observation of rabies suspects.

(b) Wild animals and unowned dogs and cats will be euthanizedimmediately and appropriate specimens submitted for laboratory ex-amination if human or animal exposure has justified initiation ofantirabies treatment.

(6) Dogs and cats not immunized against rabies, which have beenexposed to another animal known or reasonably suspected to berabid, should be destroyed immediately. If the owner is unwilling tohave this done, the exposed animal will be placed in strict isolationat the owner’s expense for a period of not less than 180 days.Owners may be required to purchase isolation services from a civil-ian facility if military facilities or manpower are not adequate, asdetermined by the responsible VCO. The animal should be immu-nized against rabies 1 month before being released.

(7) A dog or cat that has been exposed to rabies but which has acurrent rabies immunization should be reimmunized immediately,

then restrained by leashing and confinement and observed for atleast 90 days or handled according to host country regulations.

(8) Preexposure rabies prophylaxis will be made available to allpersonnel with occupational rabies exposure risk, in keeping withcurrent recommendations published annually by the Public HealthService Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. If resultsof rabies antibody titers are provided, they should be entered imme-diately into the individual’s permanent medical record.

(9) Periodic training in safe animal handling techniques will beprovided by the installation VCO for all personnel having an oc-cupational rabies exposure risk.

(10) Only rabies specimens from mammals involved in humane x p o s u r e , s u r v e i l l a n c e a n i m a l s , o r a n i m a l s c o l l e c t e d i n a nepidemiological study will be submitted for laboratory diagnosis.Shipments of rabies specimens in CONUS will be made to theArmy Veterinary Laboratory, Fort Sam Houston, TX or anotherreliable laboratory, if appropriate. Army and Air Force shipmentswill be according to U.S. Army Medical Command/VETCOM pro-cedures. Navy and Marine Corps activities will mail, ship, or trans-port etiologic agents and biomedical materials as directed by theC e n t e r s f o r D i s e a s e C o n t r o l a n d P r e v e n t i o n ( C D C ) , O f f i c e o fBiosafety, l600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404)639–3238. The telephone number of the receiving laboratory mustappear on the address label. OCONUS shipments will be madeaccording to locally accepted procedures. A fully completed DDForm 2620 (Request For and Report of Laboratory Examination ForRabies) (approved for electronic generation—see app A, sec III forspecific instructions) will accompany rabies specimens submitted forlaboratory diagnosis. DD Form 2620 will be reproduced locally. Acopy of this form is located at the back of this regulation forreproduction purposes.

(11) In order to implement a more meaningful and manageablerabies vaccination program of dogs and cats in the United States, theNASPHV recommends that all States adopt the following standardtag system. Use by DOD is mandatory. This will aid the administra-t i o n o f i n s t a l l a t i o n , l o c a l , S t a t e , n a t i o n a l , a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a lprocedures.

(a) Standardized tags can help a bite victim identify the vaccina-tion status of an animal that cannot be apprehended. Such informa-t i o n i s v a l u a b l e t o t h e a t t e n d i n g p h y s i c i a n . C o m m i t t e erecommendations for rabies tag colors and shapes by year are listedin table 4–1.

Table 4–1NASPHV standard tag system for rabies vaccinations

Calendar year Color Shape

1994 Orange Fireplug1995 Green Bell1996 Red Heart1997 Blue Rosette1998 Orange Fireplug1999 Green Bell

(b) Rabies tag colors and shapes repeat every 4 years. Licensetags should not conflict with rabies tags. The current edition of“Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines” will be utilized in es-tablishing installation vaccination programs that comply with thisregulation.

d. Standing operating procedure for installations without an as-signed VCO. On those installations where paragraph c(5) abovedoes not apply because of remote assignment of the responsibleArmy VCO, the preventive medicine officer and the attending VCOwill develop together, for DHS approval, a standing operating pro-cedure for the installation rabies control program.

e. Animal immunization programs.(1) The installation programs for immunizing against animal dis-

eases other than rabies will be based on ethical, state-of-the-artpractices, and will be governed by applicable Federal, State orforeign government rules and regulations.


(2) Immunizing agents, drugs, and biologicals will be adminis-tered only by a veterinarian or under the supervision of a veterinar-ian by personnel trained as veterinary animal care specialists.

f. HAB programs.(1) The installation VCO and staff, in liaison with other health

care professionals, will endeavor to support HAB programs in aneffort to improve community, family, and individual health.

(2) VCOs will assist in promoting a more complete understand-ing of the role of animals in the lives of the military individual,family, and community. They will further assist in the disseminationof this information to the military individual, family, and communi-ty, as well as to commanders and other health care professionals.

(3) Veterinary personnel will be alert to possible situations wherethe use of animals in therapy will be beneficial and will encouragethis when indicated. Although animals should not always be consid-ered as cures, animal facilitated programs have proven value asadjunctive therapy to existing treatment regimens. The veterinarianwill maintain liaison with the MTF in order to facilitate programdevelopment.

(4) The veterinarian will ensure that all certified military therapyanimals used in officially sanctioned HAB programs are selectedand maintained at an appropriate level of physical and behavioralacceptability according to TB MED 4.

(5) Veterinary personnel will function as a part of the militaryhuman health care team by being sensitive and responsive to thehuman needs of clients, staff, animal handlers, and others as indi-cated. Subsequent referrals to the MTF or other agencies will bemade as appropriate.

g. Professional liaison.(1) Mutual cooperation between civilian and military practition-

ers is strongly encouraged. VCOs should keep in close contact withboth civilian practitioners and associations. Participation of ArmyVeterinary Service personnel in local and State veterinary activitiessuch as associations, immunization campaigns, fairs, epizootic con-trol programs, public relations functions, and so on, in a profession-ally complementary manner is authorized and encouraged.

(2) Army veterinarians are also authorized to assist, upon requestof the local veterinary association or other appropriate civilian au-thority, in the prevention and control of diseases, conditions, orrelated public health situations which are of a nature that exceed thecombined efforts of the local practitioners.

(3) Referrals cannot be made to specific individuals or facilitiesor to select subgroups. Military veterinarians may accept referralsfor authorized procedures after personal verification with the refer-ring civilian veterinarian.

(4) In the event clarification is needed on the operation of aparticular VTF, the president of the local veterinary associationshould first contact the local military installation commander and, iffurther clarification is needed, the American Veterinary MedicalAssociation.

Chapter 5Government-Owned Animal Program

5–1. Duties of the veterinariana. Veterinarians supporting installations to which MWDs are as-

signed or where Government-owned animals are present. Theseveterinarians—

(1) Provide complete veterinary medical and surgical care forMWDs and other Government-owned animals.

(2) Advise personnel in charge on veterinary medical aspects ofdog procurement and training and assist in developing humane train-ing methods and standards.

(3) Instruct handlers and supervisors on the health, care, andmanagement of MWDs and other Government-owned animals. In-struction will include emergency first aid procedures and NBC pro-tective measures for animals. Training of handlers will be conductedb y V e t e r i n a r y S e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l u p o n i n i t i a l a s s i g n m e n t o f t h e

handlers and at least annually thereafter, to assure their proficiencyin animal first aid, daily care, and maintenance activities. Morefrequent training of handlers is recommended but not required.

(4) Advise the installation chief of military or security police andthe Naval Criminal Investigative Service and other MWD-usingactivities on all matters pertaining to the health and care of MWDs,and advise appropriate agencies about the veterinary medical aspectsof support to other Government-owned animals.

( 5 ) M a i n t a i n v e t e r i n a r y m e d i c a l r e c o r d s o f M W D s a n d o t h e rGovernment-owned animals.

(6) Develop and conduct a veterinary preventive medicine pro-gram for all Government-owned animals on the installation.

(7) Conduct visits to make sure that feeding, housing, veterinarym e d i c a l c a r e , a n d a n i m a l h u s b a n d r y a r e a d e q u a t e ; t h a t h u m a n estandards of housing, handling, and use are maintained; and thatmedical records are properly maintained.

(8) Conduct sanitary inspections of MWD kennels, animal sta-bles, cages, pastures, enclosures, and other related support facilities,on at least a quarterly basis. More frequent courtesy visits areencouraged. DD Form 2342 will be used to record the findings ofthese sanitary inspections. On Navy and Marine Corps installations,environmental sanitation will be coordinated with the Navy preven-tive medicine service according to NAVMED P–117 and P–5010unless otherwise specified by an interservice support agreement.

(9) Provide veterinary support for research, training and educa-tion activities to include review of animal models, research proto-cols, facility sanitation inspections and veterinary care according toAR 70–18/SECNAVINST 3900.38B/AFR 169–2/DARPAINST 18/DNAINST 3216.1B/USUHSINST 3203, DOD Directive 3216.1, andthe Animal Welfare Act.

(10) Review and approve any plans for new construction or mod-ification of existing kennels, stables, cages, pastures, enclosures, orother animal support and holding facilities.

(11) Perform physical examinations and evaluation of Govern-ment-owned animals before shipment, upon receipt, when declaredexcess, and at least every 6 months. DD Form 1829 (Record ofM i l i t a r y D o g P h y s i c a l E x a m i n a t i o n ) ( a p p r o v e d f o r e l e c t r o n i cgeneration—see app A, sec III for specific instructions) will be usedfor documentation of semiannual physical examinations of MWDsand when the MWDs are declared excess. It is not necessary to usea DD Form 1829 in conjunction with permanent change of stationor temporary duty if one has been completed within the previous 90days. Significant deviations from normal health and well-being ofMWDs will be annotated on DD Form 2619 (Military Working DogMaster Problem List) (approved for electronic generation—see appA, sec III for specific instructions). The DD Form 2619 will beroutinely reviewed and efforts made to resolve those medical prob-lems when possible. DD Form 2619 will be reproduced locally. Acopy of this form is located at the back of this regulation forreproduction purposes.

( 1 2 ) C o n d u c t d i s e a s e s u r v e i l l a n c e p r o g r a m s f o r G o v e r n m e n t -owned animals and coordinate as necessary with the veterinaryadvisors on laboratory service, MWDs, and equine medicine.

b . E x a m i n a t i o n o f p r o s p e c t i v e G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d a n i m a l s .Prepurchase physical examinations will be conducted for prospec-tive Government-owned animals at the request of the procuringagency. Veterinarians assigned to installations with VTFs will ex-amine prospective MWDs at no expense to the owner. Any vaccinesor medications necessary to prepare the animal for shipment will beat Government expense. If an animal is owned by an individual nototherwise eligible to use VTF services, the VTF records will indi-cate “These services were provided for a prospective MWD, per AR40–905/SECNAVINST 6401.1A/AFI 48–131.”

c. Physical examination of Government-owned animals. Govern-ment-owned animals will be examined at a frequency determined bythe veterinarian, except that physical examinations of MWDs willbe made—

(1) Within 72 hours of arrival at a station, following either pro-curement or transfer.

(2) At least every 6 months. This will be a comprehensive physi-cal examination, and will include—


(a) Examination for heartworms (appropriate screening test) andintestinal parasites.

(b) Complete blood count and serum chemistries, if not donewithin the past year.

(c) Dental examination and, if indicated, oral hygiene procedures.(d) A routine pelvic radiograph every 2 years unless more fre-

quent radiographs are clinically indicated.(e) Immunizations as required.(3) Prior to movement to a new station. Prior to physical exami-

nation, the veterinarian will ascertain the possible special require-ments of the using agency; for example, AR 190–12 and AFI31–202 (formerly AFR 125–5) prescribe requirements for MWDsunder supervision of the U.S. Army Military Police and USAFSecurity Police, respectively. The veterinarian will provide technicalguidance to commanders responsible for shipment of MWDs, andadvise them on compliance with provisions of Federal, State, andf o r e i g n g o v e r n m e n t r e g u l a t i o n s a n d A R 4 0 – 1 2 / S E C N A V I N S T6210.2A/AFR 161–4, related to movement of animals. The follow-ing will be performed prior to shipment:

(a) A physical examination will be done not more than 10 daysprior to shipment, according to paragraphs (2)(a) through (e) above.

(b) Unless prohibited by receiving State or country, each dog willbe immunized against rabies, canine distemper, canine adenovirus(type 1 or type 2), canine parvovirus, and leptospirosis, if it has notbeen vaccinated against these diseases within the past 6 months.

(c) Treatment to eliminate external and internal parasites will begiven if required.

(d) The responsible VCO will issue DD Form 2209 (VeterinaryHealth Certificate) and/or DD Form 2621 (Veterinary Vaccinationand Trilingual Health Certificate) not more than 10 days prior toshipment. (Both DD Forms 2209 and 2621 are approved for elec-t r o n i c g e n e r a t i o n — s e e a p p A , s e c I I I f o r s p e c i f i c i n s t r u c t i o n s . )These forms are used in relation to interstate or overseas shipmentof an animal. DD Form 2621 will be reproduced locally. A copy ofthis form is located at the back of this regulation for reproductionpurposes.

(4) When declared excess by the accountable unit. The examin-ing veterinarian will provide a copy of DD Form 1829, whichincludes a synopsis of the dog’s medical history, to the accountableunit to accompany the excess report.

5–2. Death or euthanasia of Government-owned animalsUpon the death or contemplated euthanasia of a Government-ownedanimal, the veterinarian will be notified promptly.

a. Functions of the veterinarian. At the time of death of anMWD, the veterinarian will prepare, sign, and submit to the respon-sible officer a DD Form 1743 (Death Certificate of Military Dog)(approved for electronic generation—see app A, sec III for specificinstructions), setting forth fully the cause of death of the MWD andstating whether or not it resulted from fault, neglect, or euthanasia.DD Form 1743 will be reproduced locally. A copy of this form islocated at the back of this regulation for reproduction purposes.

b. Performing a necropsy.( 1 ) T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n v e t e r i n a r i a n w i l l p e r f o r m a c o m p l e t e

necropsy per TB MED 283 on all MWDs that die or are euthanized.Untrained dogs at the DOD Military Working Dog Veterinary Serv-i c e ( D O D M W D V S ) t h a t a r e e u t h a n i z e d f o r n o n m e d i c a l r e a s o n sneed not be necropsied. Necropsy results will be entered on DDForm 1626 (Veterinary Necropsy Report) (approved for electronicgeneration—see app A, sec III for specific instructions), a copy ofwhich will be filed with the animal’s permanent records.

(2) Necropsy of other Government-owned animals will be at thediscretion of the installation commander and the veterinarian.

c. Government-owned animal disposition.(1) Euthanasia of animals.(a) A veterinarian may dispose of MWDs or other Government-

owned animals by euthanasia, when requested to do so according toestablished directives; for example, AR 190–12 or AFI 31–202(formerly AFR 125–5). In an emergency, the procedures may be

p e r f o r m e d a t t h e v e t e r i n a r i a n ’ s d i s c r e t i o n t o p r e v e n t u n d u esuffering.

(b) Government-owned animals may be euthanized to terminatesuffering from diseases, injury, or permanent disability or as out-l i n e d i n A F R 4 0 0 – 8 / A R 7 0 0 – 8 1 / O P N A V I N S T 1 0 5 7 0 . 1 / M C O10570.1. In all other cases, the veterinarian must obtain writtenapproval for this action from the installation commander, responsi-ble officer, or his or her representative prior to the action. Recom-mendations and permission for euthanasia will become part of theanimal’s permanent medical records.

(c) Euthanasia will be accomplished in a humane manner, usingapproved drugs and techniques.

(2) Disposition of deceased animals.(a) Deceased Government-owned animals will be disposed of

according to paragraph 4–2b.(b) Experimental animals, laboratory tissue specimens, and infec-

tious wastes incident to laboratory operations will be disposed of ass t a t e d i n A R 4 0 – 5 , N A V F A C M O – 2 1 3 / A F R 9 1 – 8 / T M 5 – 6 3 4 ,BUMEDINST 6280.1, and State, Federal and foreign governmentmedical waste laws and regulations.

d. Disposition of records. Following euthanasia of an MWD, thecomplete medical record, including a copy of the DD Form 1743, acopy of DD Form 1626, and any supporting radiographs will beforwarded to the DOD Military Working Dog Veterinary Service,Central Records Repository, 1219 Knight Street, Lackland Air ForceBase (AFB), TX 78236–5631.

5–3. MWD vaccinationa. Rabies. Immunization will be in accordance with the latest

edition of “Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines” prepared bythe NASPHV. See paragraph 4–2c for implementation of the rabiescontrol program. In addition, compliance with the rabies vaccinationlaws and regulations of States and foreign countries is mandatory.

b. Other immunizations. Annual immunizations will include ca-nine distemper, adenovirus (type 2), canine parvovirus, and lep-tospirosis. Additional immunizations may be given when needed toprevent an epizootic, or when recommended by the MWD Advisor.

c. Recording of immunizations. Immunizations will be recordedon DD Form 1741 (Military Working Dog Immunization Record)(approved for electronic generation—see app A, sec III for specificinstructions). DD Form 1741 will be reproduced locally. A copy ofthis form is located at the back of this regulation for reproductionpurposes.

5–4. Diet and weight managementa. Diet. MWDs will be fed a standard diet which conforms to the

specifications regarding metabolizable energy, digestibility, nutri-tional characteristics, and formulation as determined by the U.S.Army Veterinary Service and the MWD Advisor. The standard dietto be fed to all MWDs is a commerical product available throughthe Federal Supply System as NSN 87l0–01–360–8078.

b. Special diet. Food other than the above standard diet may befed to individual MWDs only if prescribed by the attending Armyveterinarian on a case by case basis.

c. Weight. An ideal weight range for each MWD will be estab-lished by an Army veterinarian. Dogs will be fed accordingly tom a i n t a i n w e i g h t w i t h i n t h i s d e s i g n a t e d r a n g e . M W D s w i l l b eweighed at least monthly and the weight recorded appropriately inthe medical record.

Chapter 6Fiscal Management and General AdministrativeProcedures

6–1. Fiscal managementThe Government provides resources for the care and treatment ofGovernment-owned animals and for the protection of the militarycommunity from zoonotic and other animal diseases and conditions.


a. Government-owned animals. The DHS will provide appropri-ated fund support for drugs, supplies, and equipment for the treat-ment of Government-owned animals. Army Veterinary Service man-hours will be provided without charge or reimbursement.

(1) Veterinary Health Program costs for all operating budget re-quirements in support of MWDs and other Government-owned ani-mals will be included in the operating budget of the installationDHS. These requirements include costs for items such as equipment,operational temporary duty, vehicle maintenance, fuel costs, facili-ties, and communications.

(2) Payment for nonappropriated fund (NAF)-procured supplies,drugs, or biologicals used in support of NAF-owned animals will bemade by the NAFI owning the animals. Procurement of VeterinaryService NAF-owned supplies, drugs, or biologicals used in supportof Government-owned animals, to include unit mascots, will bemade from appropriated funds.

(3) When NAF supplies, drugs, or biologicals are utilized forGovernment-owned animals, procurement will be made at cost, notless than quarterly, through Defense Health Program AppropriationFunds.

(4) Civilian veterinary care (para 3–3) may be provided to NAFI-owned animals and will be at NAF expense.

(5) Civilian veterinary medical care for MWDs or other Govern-ment-owned animals is authorized in emergencies when an Armyveterinarian is not available or care is beyond the capabilities of thelocal VTF and it is not possible or practical from another VTF. Theattending Army VCO is responsible for procedures to be used toobtain civilian veterinary care in emergencies. The installation DHSis fiscally responsible for reimbursement for services provided bythe civilian veterinarian. When expertise, facilities, or equipment arenot available to handle a case locally, MWDs may be referred to theD O D M i l i t a r y W o r k i n g D o g V e t e r i n a r y S e r v i c e , A T T N :D O D M W D V S / S G V , 1 2 1 9 K n i g h t S t r e e t , L a c k l a n d A F B , T X7 8 2 3 6 – 5 6 3 1 , o r O C O N U S v e t e r i n a r y M W D r e f e r r a l f a c i l i t y f o rtreatment if—

(a) The Chief, DODMWDVS, or OCONUS MWD referral facil-ity agrees to accept the referral case.

(b) The parent unit to which the dog is assigned provides fundsto transport the dog to and from Lackland AFB or the OCONUSveterinary MWD referral facility.

b. Privately-owned animals.(1) When animal owners authorized DOD medical care receive a

direct benefit from the VTF, they will be charged for the itemsprovided or utilized.

(2) Drugs, biologicals, and expendable supplies used for private-ly-owned animals must be provided at no cost to the Government.

(3) For the purpose of administering the funds collected, Veteri-n a r y S e r v i c e N A F s w i l l b e o p e r a t e d a s S u p p l e m e n t a l M i s s i o nN A F s , a c c o r d i n g t o a p p l i c a b l e N A F r e g u l a t i o n s a n d d i r e c t i v e s .Other Services may utilize the Army NAF, or maintain their owninstallation NAF to support the fiscal management of the VTF. Fornon-Army NAFs, NAF accounting procedures of the other Servicesand local installation requirements will be followed. The NAF is tobe operated as a nonprofit, self-supporting activity. The NAF isestablished only for the fiscal administration of the VTF; operationalpolicy resides with the installation veterinarian.

(4) Prices charged or a standard percentage markup over cost forthe treatment of privately-owned animals will be reviewed by theNAF council. Uniform prices may be established for some fees atthe VETCOM or OCONUS MACOM level. Unless approved by theVETCOM or OCONUS MACOM, administrative or professionalfees will not be charged. Price determination will not be based onprofitability but on factors to compensate for the following:

(a) Shipping.(b) Breakage.(c) Deterioration of drugs, biologicals, and supplies.(d) Cost of furnishings.(e) The improvement of facilities.(f) Salaries of required NAF civilian support personnel.

(g) Equipment necessary to keep abreast of current state-of-the-art practices and associated expenses.

(5) In accordance with public law, a user fee will be charged foreach transaction at the VTF. The fee will be paid to the U.S.Treasury.

6–2. Supply proceduresa. All initial procurement of nonexpendable or durable medical

materiel needed to support the VTF may be programmed and ob-tained with appropriated funds. Replacement due to fair wear andtear may be either from appropriated or non-appropriated funds.

b. All expendable medical materiel needed to examine and treatGovernment-owned animals will normally be acquired with appro-priated funds from medical supply or by the cognizant contractingoffice according to applicable procurement laws and regulations,including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the ArmyFAR supplement. This materiel may be acquired from the Veteri-n a r y S e r v i c e N A F w h e n t h e r e a r e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l o r f u n c t i o n a lreasons for having medical materiel furnished by other than anappropriated fund source, as in situations where only a NAFI canprovide the materiel. (See table 6–1, Function: Drugs, biologicals,and supplies for an example.) NAFIs owning animals will reimbursethe Veterinary Service NAFI at cost for NAF supplies used.

c . E x p e n d a b l e m e d i c a l m a t e r i e l n e e d e d t o e x a m i n e a n d t r e a tprivately-owned animals may be procured from commercial sourcesthrough the NAF. Controlled substances and other expendable medi-cal materiel for use in the VTF may be processed through the MTFmedical supply. In this case, an appropriate reimbursement systemwill be established.

6–3. Nonappropriated funds on DOD installationsThe NAF will be established as a Veterinary Service fund under theNAF system for fiscal management of the VTF as authorized byproper command. Annex accounts may be established for otherinstallations. The VTF may use DA Form 1992 (NonappropriatedFund Receipt Voucher) or equivalent (Installation NAF VeterinaryReceipts) to record NAF receipts when cash registers or computersare not used. VTF functions are an integral part of the medicalmission. The VTF will not be considered a morale, welfare, orrecreation activity, and operational control will be by the responsi-ble VCO. Use of Defense Health Program Appropriation Funds orNAF monies will be as directed in table 6–1.

6–4. Controlled substancesa. Controlled substances are drugs so designated by the Drug

Enforcement Administration (DEA). Only veterinary facilities lo-cated in a State as defined by the DEA will be registered by theDEA. A State is any State, territory, possession of the United States,the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, andthe Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The Veterinary ServicesSupport Area (VSSA) Commander is responsible for assuring thatVCOs comply with the procedures in this regulation, AR 40–2, AR40–61, AR 215–5, and, on Air Force installations, AFI 37–133V2(formerly AFR 4–20V2), AFM 67–1, and AFI 44–102 (formerlyAFR 168–4).

b. Veterinary facilities which do not purchase controlled sub-stances from commercial sources, or are located outside of a State,may not be registered by the DEA. In these areas, controlled sub-stances may be procured per AR 40–61.

c. Management and accountability of controlled items on Armyinstallations will be according to AR 40–2 and AR 40–61; on AirForce installations, AFI 44–102 (formerly AFR 168–4); and onNavy and Marine Corps installations, NAVMED P–117.

(1) DA Form 3949 (Controlled Substances Record) or equivalentwill be used to record receipts, issues, and inventories of controlleddrugs. On the DA Form 3949, enter the MWDs name and number inthe column titled “Name and Patient.” For privately-owned animals,record the name of the owner and the animal’s name in this column.

(2) If separate supply accounts are maintained for the NAFI andfor MWDs, a separate DA Form 3949 must be maintained for eachaccount.


(3) Animal medical records will reflect utilization rates to sup-port the DA Form 3949 entries.

d. The installation VCO will ensure that narcotics, dangerousdrugs, and other controlled substances are safeguarded at each VTFin accordance with the references in a above. The installation VCOwill request the military police or security police to conduct physicalsecurity surveys and inspections of locations where narcotics, dan-gerous drugs, and controlled substances are stored. The surveys willbe according to security regulations of the Service controlling theinstallation.

e. Excessive quantities of narcotics, dangerous drugs, and con-trolled substances will not be maintained by the VTF. Dispositionwill be made in the presence of a disinterested inventory officeraccording to local policy and existing directives.

6–5. Veterinary medical recordsa . G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d a n i m a l s . V e t e r i n a r y m e d i c a l r e c o r d s

(MARKS file number 40–905e) must be initiated by the time ananimal is accepted by the Government and must accompany theanimal on all changes of station and military deployments. U.S.Army veterinarians are responsible for information pertaining to themedical records of Government-owned animals. Only veterinarypersonnel may make or direct entries in veterinary medical records.

(1) MWD medical records. The VCO will ensure that animalmedical records are current, accurate, and complete. Only a licensedveterinarian may direct entries concerning medical treatment. Veter-inary medical records for MWDs together with the administrativerecords constitute the permanent record file for each MWD. Whenan MWD is procured, the permanent record file will be initiated bythe DODMWDVS as prescribed by AFR 400–8/AR 700–81/OP-N A V I N S T 1 0 5 7 0 . 1 / M C O 1 0 5 7 0 . 1 . C o n t e n t s o f t h e r e c o r d s o fMWDs must be arranged according to instructions of the DODMilitary Working Dog Veterinary Service, ATTN: DODMWDVS/SGV, 1219 Knight Street, Lackland AFB, TX 78236–5631. Theforms listed below constitute the dog’s veterinary medical record.

(a) DD Form 2344 (Veterinary Treatment Record (Green)) is theanimal’s health folder. It is prepared by the DODMWDVS and isissued with the animal. A photograph of the dog will be attached tothe inside rear cover of the record jacket. This will be accomplishedat the DODMWDVS. Forms will be placed in the MWD medicalrecord according to DODMWDVS instructions. The VCO is respon-sible for the folder content and maintenance.

(b) Lackland TC Form 126 (Veterinary Examination of Dog Of-fered for Donation or Sale to Government) or equivalent is preparedby a veterinarian who examines the dog prior to shipment to La-ckland AFB for procurement. This form, together with specifica-tions and general requirements for dogs offered for donation or saleto the U.S. Government, is provided dog owners upon application tothe DODMWDVS. The Lackland TC Form 126 will not be inrecords of dogs which are originally examined at Lackland AFB.Lackland TC Form 126 is stocked and issued by the DOD MilitaryW o r k i n g D o g V e t e r i n a r y S e r v i c e , D O D M W D V S / L G R M P , 1 2 1 9Knight Street, Lackland AFB, TX 78236–5631.

(c) DD Form 1829 is used to record the results of physicalexaminations accomplished on MWDs. Make all entries in ink,legible, brief, and concise, but with complete medical accuracy. Usesection 36 to outline the medical history. Make a statement offitness for duty in the summary. The examining veterinarian willsign the form.

(d) DD Form 2619 is used to list significant health problems orother unusual conditions of MWDs.

(e) SF 600 (Health Record—Chronological Record of MedicalC a r e ) c o n s t i t u t e s t h e b a s i c d e t a i l e d c h r o n o l o g i c a l r e c o r d o f t h eMWDs medical history. Make entries of all medical care for anMWD (except for vaccinations) on this form. Use the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) approach. (See AR 40–66.) Makeentries in ink or type. Every entry must be legible. When initiating aclinical record, complete all patient and facility data. Date eachentry and identify the veterinarian’s organizational address. (Use a

rubber stamp if available.) There is no need to repeat address identi-fication on additional entries on the same page unless the sequencewas interrupted by treatment at another facility. Make POMR en-tries in the chief complaint, subjective data, objective data, assess-m e n t a n d p l a n f o r m a t . A l l e n t r i e s m u s t b e s i g n e d . A m i l i t a r ymember will add rank and branch or military occupational specialty(MOS); a civilian will add title or certification. Rubber-stampedsignatures will not be used in place of written signatures or initials.The use, however, of block stamps under written signatures is rec-ommended to establish positive identification. Block stamps formilitary members will contain printed name, rank, and branch orMOS; block stamps for civilians will contain printed name and titleor certification. To correct an entry, a single line will be drawnthrough the incorrect information, so that the information remainsreadable. The new information is then added, and the entry is datedand signed by the person making the correction. Completed formsare transferred to the inner side of the front cover of the animalhealth record.

(f) DD Form 1741 serves as the official record for all immuniza-tions given to an MWD. Immunizations recorded on this form arenot required to be entered on SF 600. The DD Form 1741 will befiled in the MWD medical record in accordance with DODMWDVSinstructions.

(g) DD Form 1626 will be prepared and distributed as requiredby TB MED 283.

(h) DD Form 2209 will be prepared when an MWD is moved orshipped from one installation or command to another, shipped inter-state, or shipped to a foreign country. In addition to copies of thecertificate that may be required to comply with Federal, State, andforeign requirements for the interstate or international shipment ofMWDs, a copy will be provided to the MWDs handler to accom-pany the shipment and a copy will be placed in the MWDs healthrecord. DD Form 2621 may be used in addition to, but not in placeof, the DD Form 2209.

(i) DD Form 1743 is used to close out accountability for MWDs.The DD Form 1743 will be signed by a VCO and incorporated intothe MWD medical record before the record is forwarded to theDODMWDVS.

(2) Additional forms.(a) Medical standard forms (SFs) listed in AR 40–66 are author-

ized for use by VTFs for Government-owned animals.(b) Table 6–2 lists the SFs used to record medical information

about MWDs.(c) Laboratory forms SF 515 (Medical Record—Tissue Examina-

tion), SF 516 (Medical Record—Operation Report), and SF 519B(Radiologic Consultation Request Report) will be typewritten.

(3) Disposition of records. Upon death of an MWD, the completemedical record and all radiographs will be sent to the DOD MilitaryWorking Dog Veterinary Service, Central Records Repository, 1219Knight Street, Lackland AFB, TX 78236–5631.

b . P r i v a t e l y - o w n e d a n i m a l s . V e t e r i n a r y m e d i c a l r e c o r d s(MARKS file No. 40–905d) will be initiated at the time of private-ly-owned animal registration or at the time of the first VTF visita-tion. U.S. Army veterinarians are responsible for information withinthe medical records of privately-owned animals.

(1) Health records. The forms listed below constitute the healthrecords of privately-owned animals.

(a) DD Form 2344 will be used as the privately-owned animalmedical record holder.

(b) DD Form 2208 (Rabies Vaccination Certificate) (approvedfor electronic generation—see app A, sec III for specific instruc-tions) will be prepared for each animal immunized against rabies.The original copy will be furnished to the owner. A duplicate copywill be maintained by the veterinarian. Constant block informationmay be preprinted or prestamped. Additional copies may be madeand distributed as required. NASPHV Form 50 (Rabies VaccinationCertificate) may be used in place of the DD Form 2208, if the DDForm is not available.

(c) DD Form 1745 will be prepared when an owner requestseuthanasia of a privately-owned animal.

(d) DD Form 2209, or DD Form 2621, as appropriate, will be


prepared at the request of the owner to enable interstate and interna-tional shipment. Four copies are usually required; one for the owner,one to accompany the animal, one for the regulatory official indestination State or country, and one for the file.

(e) DD Form 2343 (Veterinary Health Record) (approved forelectronic generation—see app A, sec III for specific instructions)will be used as a cover page to provide a master problem list andother essential information, such as animal data, immunization data,or laboratory procedures. DD Form 2343 will be reproduced locally.A copy of this form is located at the back of this regulation forreproduction purposes.

(f) DD Form 2623 is used by the VCO to authorize home con-finement of a privately-owned rabies suspect.

(g) DD Form 2622 (Animal Release) (approved for electronicgeneration—see app A, sec III for specific instructions) will becompleted when a privately-owned animal is being kept at the VTFfor medical treatment as a temporary responsibility of the veterinari-an. The DD Form 2622 will be filed in the animal’s record. DDForm 2622 will be reproduced locally. A copy of this form islocated at the back of this regulation for reproduction purposes.

(h) SF 600 is used to record all medical care for privately-ownedanimals. All entries will be signed. Use the POMR approach whenappropriate.

(2) Additional forms. Use of standard medical forms for private-ly-owned animals is authorized. See table 6-2 for SFs that can beused to record medical information for privately-owned animals.

6–6. Posting of warning signsa. Warning signs will be posted if applicable on exterior fencing

and MWD kennel runs and exercise areas. These signs will beplaced so that personnel approaching the area from any directionwill be able to read the signs at least 50 feet before reaching theruns. Signs will have the following words:OFF LIMITSDANGERMILITARY WORKING DOG AREA

b. A warning sign will be posted on the entrance of each kenneland cage used to quarantine rabies suspects with the followingwords:OFF LIMITSDANGERRABIES SUSPECT

c. A warning sign with the following words will be posted at theentrance of the VTF used for MWDs:OFF LIMITSDANGERMILITARY WORKING DOG ENTRANCE

d. AR 385–30 will be used as authority for the construction andreplacement of the above signs. On USAF installations, coordinatesign requirements with security police.

e. In other than English-speaking countries, these signs will bebilingual using the native language of the host nation and English.

6–7. Professional civilian employmenta. VCOs may engage in civilian employment in accordance with

provisions of AR 40–1.b. A VCO may take part in any no-fee consultation with a civil-

ian practitioner if—(1) The consultation does not interfere with his or her official

duties.(2) The consultation is requested by the civilian practitioner.(3) The VCOs supervisor concurs.

Table 6–1Fiscal administration of the DOD veterinary treatment facility

Function: Construction and modification of facilities.Appropriated Funds: Utilize.Veterinary Service NAF: May supplement appropriated fundsaccording to AR 215–1, chapter 4.

Function: Maintenance and repair of facilities.

Table 6–1Fiscal administration of the DOD veterinary treatmentfacility—Continued

Appropriated Funds: Utilize.Veterinary Service NAF: May supplement appropriated fundsaccording to AR 215–1, chapter 4.

Function: Utilities.Appropriated Funds: Utilize.Veterinary Service NAF: Not authorized.

Function: Purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment.Appropriated Funds: Utilize.Veterinary Service NAF: May supplement appropriated fundsaccording to AR 215–1, chapter 4.

Function: Custodial services.Appropriated Funds: Utilize.Veterinary Service NAF: May supplement appropriated fundsaccording to AR 215–1, chapter 4.

Function: Civilian administrative personnel.Appropriated Funds: Appropriated funds will be used when workloadrequirements justify only one civilian associated primarily with missionrequirements not directly benefiting individual animal owners.Veterinary Service NAF: The Veterinary Service NAFI will be usedwhen administrative personnel are associated with NAF servicesprimarily of direct benefit to animal owners; such as, completingvaccination and health certificates, collecting fees, working as areceptionist or appointment clerk, maintaining health records, oremployed in NAFI administration and other services for which the NAFIreceives remuneration.

Function: Drugs, biologicals, and supplies.Appropriated Funds: Utilize for Government-owned animals. Fundsmay also be used for the treatment of privately-owned animals inoverseas locations when veterinary supplies cannot be readily obtainedfrom commercial sources.Veterinary Service NAF: Utilize for the treatment of privately-ownedanimals. These Veterinary Service NAFI-purchased items may be usedfor the treatment of Government-owned animals when the number ofGovernment-owned animals makes it impractical to keep two separateinventories. Purchase for Government-owned animals will be made withDefense Health Program Appropriation Funds, by locally determinedprocedures for the actual cost of the materials used.

Function: Confinement services for strays: Euthanized after 3 workingdays of confinement.Appropriated Funds: Financial responsibility of Defense HealthProgram Appropriation Funds.Veterinary Service NAF: Defense Health Program Appropriation Fundswill purchase impoundment services from the Veterinary Service NAFIon the basis of $3.00 to $5.00 per animal impoundment day. If justified,the VETCOM VSSA Commander or OCONUS MACOM commandermay approve different reimbursement rates based on actual NAFexpenditure history.

Function: Confinement services for strays: Adopted after 3 workingdays of confinement.Appropriated Funds: Financial responsibility of Defense HealthProgram Appropriation Funds through the third working day ofconfinement.Veterinary Service NAF: Defense Health Program Appropriation Fundswill purchase services from the Veterinary Service NAFI on the basis of$3.00 to $5.00 per animal impoundment day until the animal is adopted,for up to 3 working days. If justified, the VETCOM VSSA Commander orOCONUS MACOM commander may approve different reimbursementrates based on actual NAF expenditure history. Adopting owner will haveresponsibility for all expenses after adoption. The NAF will assumeresponsibility after 3 working days, prior to adoption.

Function: Confinement services for strays: Owned animals picked upand confined as strays.Appropriated Funds: Not applicable.Veterinary Service NAF: Owner is responsible for all costs.

Function: Rabies suspects of animal owners residing on a militaryinstallation.Appropriated Funds: Confinement days in Government facilities are


Table 6–1Fiscal administration of the DOD veterinary treatmentfacility—Continued

the financial responsibility of Defense Health Program AppropriationFunds.Veterinary Service NAF: Defense Health Program Appropriation Fundswill purchase quarantine services from the Veterinary Services NAFI onthe basis of $3.00 to $5.00 per animal quarantine day. If justified, theVETCOM VSSA Commander or OCONUS MACOM commander mayapprove different reimbursement rates based on actual NAF expenditurehistory.

Function: Rabies suspects of animal owners residing off the installation.Appropriated Funds: Confinement days in Government facilities arethe financial responsibility of Defense Health Program AppropriationFunds, when the owner is authorized DOD medical care.Veterinary Service NAF: Defense Health Program Appropriation Fundswill purchase quarantine services from the Veterinary Services NAFI onthe basis of $3.00 to $5.00 per animal quarantine day. If justified, theVETCOM VSSA Commander or OCONUS MACOM commander mayapprove different reimbursement rates based on actual NAF expenditurehistory.

Function: NAFI-owned animals.Appropriated Funds: No charge will be made for the professionalservices of the military Veterinary Service personnel.Veterinary Service NAF: NAFI reimburses Veterinary Services NAFI forthe cost of all drugs, biologicals, and medical supplies used in thetreatment of NAFI-owned animals.

Table 6–2Standard form number (title) and instructions for recording ofanimal medical information

SF: 512Record: (Clinical Record—Plotting Chart). Record the MWDs weight onthis form at least monthly, using an average of the weights obtained byMWD section personnel.NSN: 7540–00–634–4126

SF: 515Record: (Medical Record—Tissue Examination). Use as applicable.NSN: 7540–00–634–4155

SF: 516Record: (Medical Record—Operation Report). Use as applicable.NSN: 7540–00–634–4156

SF: 519BRecord: (Radiological Consultation Request Report.) Use as applicable.NSN: 7540–00–634–4160

SF: 522Record: (Medical Record—Request for Administration of Anesthesiaand for Performance of Operations and Other Procedures). Use asapplicable.NSN: 7540–00–634–4165

SF: 545Record: (Laboratory Report Display). Display various laboratoryreports.NSN: 7540–00–181–8362

SF: 546Record: (Chemistry I). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8358

SF: 547Record: (Chemistry II). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8352

SF: 548Record: (Chemistry III (Urine)). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8353

SF: 549Record: (Hematology). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.

Table 6–2Standard form number (title) and instructions for recording ofanimal medical information—Continued

NSN: 7540–00–181–8354

SF: 550Record: (Urinalysis). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8355

SF: 551Record: (Serology). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8357

SF: 552Record: (Parasitology). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8350

SF: 553Record: (Microbiology I). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8351

SF: 554Record: (Microbiology II). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8349

SF: 555Record: (Spinal Fluid). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8340

SF: 556Record: (Immunohematology). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8343

SF: 557Record: (Miscellaneous). Use as applicable; attach to SF 545.NSN: 7540–00–181–8344

SF: 600Record: (Health Record—Chronological Record of Medical Care). Useas applicable.NSN: 7540–00–634–4176


Appendix AReferencesExcept as noted, the references listed in this publication can beobtained through normal publication channels. Marine Corps andNavy users can obtain DA and DD forms through the Army AreaVeterinary Service and standard forms from the General ServicesAdministration supply depots.

Section IRequired Publications

AFI 31–201 (formerly AFR 125–3)Security Police Procedures. (Cited in para 4–1a(3).)

AFI 31–202 (formerly AFR 125–5)Air Force Military Working Dog Program. (Cited in paras 5–1c(3)and 5–2c(1)(a).)

AFI 32–1053 (formerly AFR 92–21)Pest Management. (Cited in para 4–1a(3).)

AFI 37–133V2 (formerly AFR 4–20V2)Records Disposition Standards. (Cited in para 6–4a.)

AFI 44–102 (formerly AFR 168–4)Instructions Involving Patient Care Management of ClinicalServices. (Cited in paras 6–4a and 6–4c.)

AFI 48–105 (formerly AFR 161–6)Control of Communicable Diseases. (Cited in para 4–2c(5).)

AFM 67–1USAF Supply Manual. (Cited in para 6–4a.)

AFR 400–8/AR 700–81/OPNAVINST 10570.1/MCO 10570.1DOD Dog Program. (Cited in paras 5–2c(1)(b) and 6–5a(1).)

AR 40–1Composition, Mission, and Functions of the Army MedicalDepartment. (Cited in paras 3–3 and 6–7a.)

AR 40–2Army Medical Treatment Facilities—General Administration. (Citedin paras 6–4a and 6–4c.)

AR 40–3Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care. (Cited in para 3–3.)

AR 40–5Preventive Medicine. (Cited in paras 4–2c(5) and 5–2c(2)(b).)

AR 40–12/SECNAVINST 6210.2A/AFR 161–4Quarantine Regulations of the Armed Forces. (Cited in paras 4–1gand 5–1c(3).)

AR 40–61Medical Logistics Policies and Procedures. (Cited in paras 6–4a,6–4b, and 6–4c.)

AR 40–66Medical Record Administration. (Cited in paras 6–5a(1)(e) and6–5a(2)(a).)

AR 40–68Quality Assurance Administration. (Cited in para 2–5.)

AR 40–330Rate Codes, Expense and Performance Reporting Systems,Centralized Billing, and Medical Services Accounts. (Cited in para3–3.)

AR 70–18/SECNAVINST 3900.38B/AFR 169–2/DARPAINST18/DNAINST 3216.1B/USUHSINST 3203The Use of Animals in DoD Programs. (Cited in para 5–1a(9).)

AR 190–12Military Police Working Dogs. (Cited in paras 5–1c(3) and5–2c(1)(a).)

AR 215–1Administration of the Army Morale, Welfare, and RecreationActivities and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities. (Cited intable 6–1.)

AR 215–5Nonappropriated Fund Accounting Policy and Reporting Procedures.(Cited in para 6–4a.)

AR 385–30Safety Color Code Markings and Signs. (Cited in para 6–6d.)

AR 420–76Pest Management. (Cited in para 4–1a(3).)

BUMEDINST 6210.3Etiologic Agents/Biomedical Materials; Handling of. (Cited in para4–2c(10).)

BUMEDINST 6280.1Management of Medical Waste. (Cited in para 5–2c(2)(b ).)

Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines(Cited in paras 4–2c(3), 4–2c(11)(b), and 5–3a.) (This publicationmay be obtained from the National Association of State PublicHealth Veterinarians Inc., (NASPHV), Oregon State HealthDivision, P.O. Box 231, Portland, OR 97207.)

DOD Directive 3216.1Use of Animals in DOD Programs. (Cited in para 5–1a(9).) (Thispublication may be obtained from U.S. Army Publications andPrinting Command, ASQZ-PMD, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue,Alexandria, VA 22332-0302.)

DOD Directive 6015.5Joint Use of Military Health and Medical Facilities and Services.(Cited in summary statement and para 2–1a.) (This publication maybe obtained from U.S. Department of Commerce, NationalTechnical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.)

NAVFAC MO–213/AFR 91–8/TM 5–634Solid Waste Management. (Cited in para 5–2c(2)(b).)

NAVMED P–117Manual of the Medical Department. (Cited in paras 5–1a(8) and6–4c.)

NAVMED P–5010Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine. (Cited in para 5–1a(8).)

NAVMEDCOMINST 6220.4Rabies Prevention and Control. (Cited in para 4–2c(5).)

OPNAVINST 6250.4APest Management Programs. (Cited in para 4–la(3).)

TB MED 4DOD Human-Animal Bond Principles and Guidelines. (Cited inpara 4–2f(4).)


TB MED 283Veterinary Necropsy Protocol for Military Working Dogs. (Cited inparas 5–2b(1) and 6–5a(1)(g).)

Section IIRelated Publications

AR 40–4Army Medical Department Facilities/Activities

AR 190–50Physical Security for Storage of Controlled Medical Substances andOther Medically Sensitive Items

DA Pam 40–17Veterinary Activities (Requirements Control Symbol (RCS)MED–25(R6))

FARFederal Acquisition Regulation

FM 8–9/NAVMED P–5059NATO Handbook on the Medical Aspects of NBC DefensiveOperations

FM 8–285/NAVMED P–5041/AFM 160–12Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional MilitaryChemical Injuries

TM 8–215Nuclear Handbook for Medical Service Personnel

Section IIIPrescribed FormsForms that have been designated “Approved for electronic genera-tion (EG)” must replicate exactly the content (wording), format(layout), and sequence (arrangement) of the official form.

DD Form 1626Veterinary Necropsy Report. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed inparas 5–2b(1), 5–2d, and 6–5a(1)(g).)

DD Form 1741Military Working Dog Immunization Record. (Approved for EG.)(Prescribed in paras 5–3c and 6–5a(1)(f ).)

DD Form 1743Death Certificate of Military Dog. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribedin paras 5–2a, 5–2d and 6–5a(1)(i).)

DD Form 1745Animal Euthanasia. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed in paras 3–2eand 6–5b(1)(c).)

DD Form 1829Record of Military Dog Physical Examination. (Approved for EG.)(Prescribed in paras 5–1a(11), 5–1c(4), and 6–5a(1)(c).)

DD Form 2208Rabies Vaccination Certificate. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed inpara 6–5b(1)(b).)

DD Form 2209Veterinary Health Certificate. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed inparas 5–1c(3)(d), 6–5a(1)(h), and 6–5b(1)(d).)

DD Form 2341Report of Animal Bite—Potential Rabies Exposure. (Approved forEG.) (Prescribed in para 4–2c(5).)

DD Form 2342Animal Facility Sanitation Checklist. (Approved for EG.)(Prescribed in paras 4–1b(2) and 5–1a(8).)

DD Form 2343Veterinary Health Record. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed in para6–5b(1)(e).)

DD Form 2344Veterinary Treatment Record. (Prescribed in paras 6–5a(1)(a) and6–5b(1)(a).)

DD Form 2619Military Working Dog Master Problem List. (Approved for EG.)(Prescribed in paras 5–1a(11) and 6–5a(1)(d).)

DD Form 2620Request for and Report of Laboratory Examination for Rabies.(Approved for EG.) (Prescribed in para 4–2c(10).)

DD Form 2621Veterinary Vaccination and Trilingual Health Certificate. (Approvedfor EG.) (Prescribed in paras 5–1c(3)(d), 6–5a(1)(h), and6–5b(1)(d).)

DD Form 2622Animal Release. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed in para6–5b(1)(g).)

DD Form 2623Animal Home Quarantine. (Approved for EG.) (Prescribed in paras4–2c(5)(a) and 6–5b(1)(f).)

Lackland TC Form 126Veterinary Examination of Dog Offered for Donation or Sale toGovernment. (Prescribed in para 6–5a(1)(b).) (This form is stockedand issued by the DOD Military Working Dog Veterinary Service,DODMWDVS/LGRMP, 1219 Knight Street, Lackland AFB, TX78236–5631.)

USDA VS Form 1011Equine Infectious Anemia Test Report. (Prescribed in para 4–1e.)(This form may be obtained from the State veterinarian withinCONUS where the installation is located.)

Section IVReferenced Forms

DA Form 1992Nonappropriated Fund Receipt Voucher or equivalent (InstallationNAF Veterinary Receipts)

DA Form 2028Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms

DA Form 2651Veterinary Activities

DA Form 3949Controlled Substances Record

NASPHV Form 50Rabies Vaccination Certificate. (This form may be obtained fromthe National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.,(NASHPV), Oregon State Health Division, P.O. Box 231, Portland,OR 97207.)

SF 512Clinical Record—Plotting Chart


SF 515Medical Record—Tissue Examination

SF 516Medical Record—Operation Report

SF 519BRadiologic Consultation Request Report

SF 522Medical Record—Request for Administration of Anesthesia and forPerformance of Operations and Other Procedures

SF 545Laboratory Report Display

SF 546Chemistry I

SF 547Chemistry II

SF 548Chemistry III (Urine)

SF 549Hematology

SF 550Urinalysis

SF 551Serology

SF 552Parasitology

SF 553Microbiology I

SF 554Microbiology II

SF 555Spinal Fluid

SF 556Immunohematology

SF 557Miscellaneous

SF 600Health Record—Chronological Record of Medical Care

Appendix BManagement Control Evaluation Process forVeterinary Health Services

B–1. FunctionVeterinary Health Services.

B–2. Key management controlsa. Ensure all facets, appropriated and non-appropriated, of the

VTF operation are under the control of the responsible Army VCO.b. Ensure provision of complete veterinary medical and surgical

care of Government-owned animals.

c . E n s u r e p r o v i s i o n o f a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e s f o r N A F - o w n e danimals.

d. Ensure provision of authorized services for privately-ownedanimals.

e. Ensure procedures are established to obtain civilian veterinarymedical care for Government-owned animals in the absence of themilitary veterinarian.

f. Ensure accomplishment of veterinary programs and provisionof community health support for zoonoses control.

g. Ensure provision of handler training, and sanitation and hus-bandry guidance for Government-owned animals.

h. Ensure proper procedures are utilized for the safeguard andadministration of controlled substances.

i. Ensure proper veterinary medical records are maintained for allanimals.

j. Ensure DOD, Service, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreationa d m i n i s t r a t i v e , e q u i p m e n t , a n d s u p p l y c o n t r o l p r o c e d u r e s a r eaccomplished.

k. Ensure proper procedures are accomplished for monetary re-ceipt, disbursement, and control transactions.

l. Ensure safeguard and control procedures are utilized during alloperations that include any biohazard.

m. Ensure proper operation of all components of the stray animalcontrol program.

B–3. Management control evaluation processVeterinary commanders and senior worldwide Command veterinari-ans are the cornerstone of the management control process. Themanagement control process is directed to stimulate individual moti-vation. Self-evaluation plans will be developed to reflect the criticaltasks and objectives to accomplish the key management controls.These self-evaluation plans will serve as an operating menu forlowest level supervisors and workers. The level and quality of com-pliance with the above key management controls will be assured andreinforced through command evaluation, training, and assistance vis-its. VSSA Commanders and applicable Command veterinarians willevaluate key management controls at least annually. Follow-up em-phasis will be placed on assistance and on-site training, not deroga-tory attitudes and actions. As a solid foundation for continuousmission accomplishment, management control evaluation increasesu n i t m o t i v a t i o n , i d e n t i f i e s t r a i n i n g n e e d s , a n d p r o m o t e sstandardization.

B–4. SupersessionThis checklist replaces the checklist for Veterinary Health Servicespreviously published in DA Circular 11–93–1.


Glossary

Section IAbbreviations

AFAir Force

AFBAir Force Base

AFIAir Force Instruction

AFMAir Force Manual

AFPAir Force Pamphlet

AFRAir Force Regulation

BUMEDINSTBureau of Medicine and Surgery Instruction

CFRCode of Federal Regulations

CONUScontinental United States

DADepartment of the Army

DA PamDepartment of the Army Pamphlet

DARPAINSTDefense Advanced Research Projects AgencyInstruction

DD FormDepartment of Defense Form

DEADrug Enforcement Administration

DEERSD e f e n s e E n r o l l m e n t / E l i g i b i l i t y R e p o r t i n gSystem

DHSdirector of health services

DNAINSTDefense Nuclear Agency Instruction

DODDepartment of Defense

DODMWDVSD e p a r t m e n t o f D e f e n s e M i l i t a r y W o r k i n gDog Veterinary Service

FARFederal Acquisition Regulation

FMfield manual

HABhuman-animal bond

HQDAHeadquarters, Department of the Army

MACOMmajor Army command

MARKSModern Army Record-keeping System

MCOMarine Corps Order

MOSmilitary occupational specialty

MTFmedical treatment facility

MWDmilitary working dog

NAFnonappropriated fund

NAFInonappropriated fund instrumentality

NASPHVNational Association of State Public HealthVeterinarians, Inc.

NAVFACMON a v a l F a c i l i t i e s E n g i n e e r i n g C o m m a n dPublication

NAVMEDNaval Medicine

NAVMEDCOMINSTNavy Medical Command Instruction

NBCnuclear, biological, and chemical

NSNnational stock number

OCONUSoutside continental United States

OPNAVINSTNavy Operations Instruction

POMRproblem–oriented medical record

SECNAVINSTSecretary of the Navy Instruction

SFStandard Form

TB MEDtechnical bulletin, medical

TMtechnical manual

USAFU.S. Air Force

USDAU.S. Department of Agriculture

USUHSINSTUniformed Services University of the HealthSciences Instruction

VCOVeterinary Corps officer

VETCOMU.S. Army Veterinary Command

VSVeterinary Service

VSSAVeterinary Service Support Area

VTFveterinary treatment facility

Section IITerms

Army Veterinary ServiceAn integral part of the Army Medical Depart-ment. It is composed of the Assistant Sur-g e o n G e n e r a l f o r V e t e r i n a r y S e r v i c e s ,Veterinary Corps officers, warrant officers,enlisted personnel, and civilian personnel as-signed to accomplish the mission.

Attending veterinary serviceV e t e r i n a r y s u p p o r t t h a t i s m a d e o f f i c i a l l yavailable on a scheduled or on-call basis toan installation or activity to which VeterinaryS e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l a r e n o t p e r m a n e n t l y a s -signed. The services of a VCO must be avail-able to the commander for each installation.If a VCO is not available or routine attendingservice cannot be provided from commandresources or from another major command,M A C O M s w i l l r e q u e s t a s s i s t a n c e f r o mHQDA (DASG-VCS). A VCO may be as-signed duty as the attending veterinarian foro t h e r A i r F o r c e , A r m y , N a v y , o r M a r i n eCorps installations. When Veterinary Servicepersonnel are to be stationed at an attendingsite, the personnel should be assigned to thegeographically responsible Army veterinaryunit with “duty at” the attending site. Instal-l a t i o n s w i t h l a r g e p r i v a t e l y - o w n e d a n d / o rGovernment-owned animal populations mayhave an animal care specialist assigned toprovide emergency and other care within hisor her capabilities.

Government-owned animalA n a n i m a l t h a t i s o w n e d , m a i n t a i n e d , o rmanaged by a military or Federal agency ora c t i v i t y . S t r a y a n i m a l s a r e G o v e r n m e n t -owned until disposition is made; that is, untileuthanized, adopted, or released to civil au-thorities. Unit mascots, on approved orders,a r e G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d a n i m a l s . T h e t e r m“ G o v e r n m e n t a n i m a l ” i s s y n o n y m o u s w i t h


this definition. NAFI-owned animals are con-sidered Government-owned except that reim-bursement for expendable medical items willbe according to table 6–2.

Human-Animal Bond (HAB) ProgramA program involving the attachment betweenpeople and their animals, their interactions,and the significance of the bond in mental,social, and physical health.

Installation veterinarianVeterinarian who coordinates the veterinaryservices at an installation.

MWD AdvisorThe senior veterinarian at the DOD MilitaryWorking Dog Veterinary Service, LacklandAFB, TX.

Personnel authorized DOD medical careThose persons enrolled in the Defense En-r o l l m e n t / E l i g i b i l i t y R e p o r t i n g S y s t e m(DEERS).

Privately-owned animalAn animal owned and maintained by an indi-v i d u a l o w n e r . T h i s i n c l u d e s s t r a y a n i m a l sclaimed by their owners.

Veterinary Corps officer (VCO)Commissioned officer in the Army Veteri-nary Corps.

Veterinary public healthThe application of the art and science of vet-erinary medicine to the prevention of dis-eases and conditions, protection of life, andpromotion of the health and well-being ofman and animals in a community.

Veterinary treatment facility (VTF)A facility utilized for an animal disease pre-v e n t i o n a n d c o n t r o l p r o g r a m b y t h e U . S .Army Veterinary Service. The VTF serves asthe operational base for the veterinary com-m u n i t y h e a l t h m i s s i o n , r a b i e s c o n t r o l p r o -g r a m , s t r a y i m p o u n d m e n t p r o g r a m , h e a l t hcare support of animals, administrative sup-p o r t o f t h e p r o g r a m s , a n d a s s o c i a t e dfunctions.

ZoonosisAn infection or infectious disease transmissi-ble under natural conditions from vertebratea n i m a l s t o m a n . I t m a y b e e n z o o t i c o repizootic.

Section IIISpecial Abbreviations and TermsThis section contains no entries.


IndexT h i s i n d e x i s o r g a n i z e d a l p h a b e t i c a l l y b ytopic and subtopic. Topics and subtopics areidentified by paragraph number.

Abbreviations and terms, 1–3Animal bite reporting, 4–2Animal Rabies Control Program, 4–2Appropriated funds, use of, 6–1, 6–2, and

table 6–1Army Assistant Surgeon General for Vet-

erinary Services, responsibilities of, 2–2A r m y E x c e p t i o n a l F a m i l y M e m b e r P r o -

gram, 6–1

Civilian employment of Veterinary Corpsofficers, 6–7

Civilian veterinary medical care, 3–3 and6–1

C o m m a n d e r s o f m a j o r D O D c o m m a n d sand installations, responsibilities of, 2–3

Community health care support, 4–2Controlled substances, 6–2 and 6–4Cosmetic surgery of animals, 3–2

D e f e n s e E n r o l l m e n t / E l i g i b i l i t y R e p o r t i n gSystem benefits, 3–2

D e f e n s e H e a l t h P r o g r a m A p p r o p r i a t i o nFunds, use of, 6–1, 6–3, and table 6–1

DOD agencies and the Services, responsi-bilities of, 2–1

DOD Executive Agent for Veterinary Serv-ices, 2–2

D O D i n s t a l l a t i o n d i r e c t o r o f h e a l t hservices, responsibilities of, 2–4

D O D M i l i t a r y W o r k i n g D o g V e t e r i n a r yService, 5–2, 6–1, and 6–5

Elective surgery of animals, 3–2Equine

Health examinations, 4–1Infectious anemia, 4–1Immunizations, 4–1Quarantine, 4–1

Federal Acquisition Regulation, 6–2Forms, 1–2 and table 6–2

Government-owned animalsAuthorized care of, 3–1Death or euthanasia of, 5–2Disease surveillance programs for, 5–1Disposition of, 5–2Emergency care of, 6–1Fiscal resources for, 6–1 and 6–2Medical records of, 6–5Necropsy of, 5–2Physical examination of, 5–1Reimbursement of supplies for, 6–1Veterinary support services, 2–5 and 5–1

Health Assistance Animals in the Military,support for, 3–1

H u m a n - A n i m a l B o n d P r o g r a m , 1 – 1 a n d4–2

Immunization programs, 4–2Inspection of animal food, 2–5I n s p e c t i o n o f s u p p o r t f a c i l i t i e s , 4 – 1 a n d

5–1I n s t a l l a t i o n v e t e r i n a r i a n , r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s

of, 2–5

Mascots, support for, 3–1Military therapy animals, 4–2

Military working dogsDeath or euthanasia of, 5–2Disposition of, 5–2Disposition of records for, 5–2 and 6–5Fiscal resources for, 6–1Immunizations, 5–1 and 5–4Medical criteria for, 5–1Medical forms for, 6–5Medical records of, 5–1 and 6–5Necropsy of, 5–2Physical examinations of, 5–1Preventive medicine program, 5–1Referral cases, 6–1Training of handlers, 2–5 and 5–1

Nonappropriated funds, use of, 6–1, 6–2,6–3, and table 6–1

N o n a p p r o p r i a t e d f u n d i n s t r u m e n t a l i t y ,3–1, 6–4, and table 6–1

Nuclear, biological, and chemical protec-tive measures for animals, 2–5 and 5–1

P r e v e n t i o n a n d c o n t r o l o f d i s e a s e , 2 – 5 ,3–2, and 4–1

Privately-owned animalsAuthorized services for, 3–2Boarding facilities, 3–2Cosmetic surgery of, 3–2Disposition of, 4–2Emergency health care services for, 3–2Euthanasia of, 4–2Fiscal resources for, 6–1 and 6–2Medical forms for, 6–5Neutering of, 3–2Requests for waivers for authorized serv-

ices for, 3–2Supplies for treatment of, 6–1 and 6–2Unregistered, 2–5

P o l i c i e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s . S e e V e t e r i n a r ypolicies and procedures

Publications. See References

Quarantine policies, 2–5

RabiesControl, 4–2Control Program for. See Animal Rabies

Control ProgramExposure, reports of, 4–2Immunizations, 4–2 and 5–3Prophylaxis, 4–2Quarantine facilities, 4–2 and 6–6Specimens for testing, 4–2Standard Certificate and Tag System, 4–2Suspects, confinement of, 4–2

References, 1–2

Stray animalsConfinement of, 4–2Disposition of, 4–2Euthanasia of, 4–2

Supply procedures, 6–2

Training of handlers, 2–5 and 5–1Training programs, 2–5 and 5–1

Veterinarians supporting military workingdogs and training facilities, 5–1

VeterinaryCorps officers, 2–5, 5–1, 6–1, and 6–7Corps officers, responsibilities of, 2–5Facilities construction, 4–1 and 5–1Health objectives, 1–1

Liaison with other health authorities, 2–5and 4–2

Medical records, 6–5Policies and procedures, 1–1Preventive medicine program, 4–2 and 5–1Referral services, 4–2 and 5–1Research, 2–5 and 5–1Treatment facility

Fiscal administration of, table 6–1Medical materiel for, 6–2Military working dog entrance, 4–1

and 6–6Operating budget, 6–1Program to control animal diseases,

4–2Supervision of, 5–1

Warning signs, posting of, 6–6


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