Andrew Sanderson

-Ensured 8 MWD teams were trained, validated, and operationally ready to provide an AT/FP measure for the installation.
-Assisted the Kennel Master in operation maintenance of the MWD section and assumed duties in the absence of the Kennel Master.
-Certified, validated, and trained on 2 new MWD additions to the kennels.
-Supported 3 United States Secret Service missions.
-Conducted numerous on/off base MWD demonstrations for the public.
-Assisted in MWD surgeries and dental procedures.
-Performed Handler, Trainer, Kennel Master, and Platoon Sgt duties simultaneously throughout the year.
-Provided leadership, training and guidance in law enforcement for all personnel assigned to the Military Working Dog (MWD) section.
-Evaluated each MWD team and developed an optimum training plan to ensure each MWD team achieves and maintains a readiness status.

-Completed and reviewed all forms, documents, reports, and records for MWD teams and the MWD Section.

- Maintained the safety, welfare, and sanitation of all MWDs, provide care for MWDs when ill or injured, and transport MWDs to veterinarian appointments.

- Maintained accurate MWD team records in the Military Working Dog Management System.

- Provided the necessary training to ensure MWDs maintain Optimum Training Proficiency in all areas of basic skills, patrol and detection.

- Performed 436 hours of on base law enforcement operations with a Patrol Narcotics Detector Dog.

- Supported 2 United States Secret Service missions with a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog.

- Responded to 2 off base bomb threats with a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog.

- Received Navy Achievement Medal for disarming and detaining a suicidal individual preventing the loss of life.

- Located 12 year old girl flipped over in a kayak preventing the loss of life.

- Conducted 2,500 hours of operational missions with a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog.

- Supported 15 United States Secret Service Missions with a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog, protecting the United States President, Vice President, First Lady, and Secretary of State.

- Conducted 200 walking patrols, 100 static posts, and 38 vehicle checkpoints.

- Served as Special Reaction Team K9 Handler, responding to various active shooters.

- Served as the Marksmanship Coach for the Provosts Marshals Office.

- Specialized in training all Military Working Dogs on Intruder Detection.

- Handled and Certified 2 Patrol Explosive Detector Dogs.

- Received Navy Achievement Medal for jumping out of a moving car to lift a man, who hung himself, to loosen the bindings on his neck ultimately saving his life.

- Received Navy Achievement Medal for exemplary service for time on station.

- Located a cache of ammunition aboard the base preventing the mass murder of over 25 individuals.