AFTER-ACTION REPORT <SANITIZED>

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06769983
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 56
• Document Creation Date: March 8, 2023
• Document Release Date: December 9, 2019
• Case Number: F-2018-00155
• Publication Date: November 17, 2017

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After-Action Report
Class # 17-02
CIA Special Services Branch Canine Unit
July 31 � November 17, 2017
Background � The foundation for the course was a based on
classical conditioning paired with a food reward methodology and a passive final
response that is indicated by the dog through a change in behavior when exposed to an
explosives odor.
Purpose/Objectives � The purpose of this course is to train canines that can safely and
effectively conduct a basic detection search of luggage, mail, post blast scenes, vehicles,
buildings, and open areas for explosives and weapons.
The objective of this course is to develop a new student and canine into an effective team
while emphasizing to the handler to think on his/her own, and to work independently.
The student is taught how to evaluate a situation that requires an explosive detection
capability and correctly employ his/her team for maximum effectiveness while
understanding the team's limitations.
Prior to departing the CIA Canine Training Center, the student has a working knowledge
of how to conduct effective explosives and scent discrimination training, and is taught
how to maintain their assigned canine in the optimal physical condition at all times.
Attendance - 1 Frederick County Fire Marshall, 1 Fairfax County Police Officer and
CIA Police Officers
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Summary of Evaluations - Members of the class rated the course as follows: 2 - 5
"highly satisfied", 3 - 4 "More than satisfied". 4.4 Average
instruction Quality- The instructors were rated very high on their overall knowledge
and delivery of the course. 3 - 5's, 2-4's. Average of 4.6
Customer Satisfaction Data - A copy of the Student Critiques has been forwarded to
the Chief, CIA Security Protective Service for review.
Training Assessment -The One dog from Puppies Behind Bars and five dogs from
Susquehanna Service dogs with the five handlers that were paired with them performed
very well (see below on the sixth). All the dogs are very confident and show no signs of
anxiety in any environment and grew in confidence as the weeks went on. The teams
graduated class with all the necessary training to prepare them for work in the field. We
are confident that the five dogs and handlers will have long careers as strong successful
teams.
**Canine Lulu (From Susquehanna Service Dogs) was dropped from the Class on August
27, 2017 due to her reluctance to work. K9 Heron, aka "Harry" was selected and began
on August 28, 2017. K9 Suni was dropped from the program during week 6 of class,
October 16, 2017. Due to the teams "incompatibility- it was in the dog's and Handler's
best interest to not continue training. The Handler will attend the spring 2018 class.
Proposed Changes - More field searches and weekends off after the second week.
Student Roster:
William
Mike
Lead Trainer Class 4 17-02
Chief, SSB/K-9 Unit
Approve/Disapprove
CIA
CIA
CIA
Frederick County Fire Marshall's Office
Fairfax County Police
Chief, CIA, SPS
Approve/Disapprove
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WEEK 1 'OBSERVATION SHEET
For Week Beginning: 31Jul17
Week Ending: 06Aug17
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Lulu
Did great in the imprint booth and was giving good sniffs and '
having fun doing it. Line discrimination hasn't totally
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clicked as of yet. Will get frustrated and lay down/bark at
times. Was put up .2x and brought back out with good results.
She'll be fine, just hasn't got the hang of it yet.
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Exercises Performed: Intro to Sniffer Tins, Intro to Quarts, Intro to Gallons, Intro to "seek."
(All exercises performed in booth), Saturday � Intro to Line discrimination and "seek"
Trainer's note:
A great 1st week. Each dog was beginning to show a change of behavior (COB) on the
cans. Each dog will sniff them and either double tap it or look straight at the trainer foi their
reward. We didn't have to work through any serious issues and don't have any concerns with any
of the dogs. The more we do exercise's the more confidence they will show. This class of dogs
is a fun group and look forward exposing them to new things.
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