During contingency operations, which teams provide enhanced detection capabilities to perimeter and point defense?

• A. Surveillance drones
• B. MWD
• C. HUMINT teams
• D. EOD teams

Answer: (B)

MWD teams are best for enhanced detection in perimeter and point defense because trained Military Working Dogs bring highly sensitive, ground-level scent detection to the field. They can quickly search large areas, recognize the presence of explosives, weapons, or hazardous materials, and alert their handlers to intruders or hidden threats even in low-visibility conditions or rugged terrain. Their ability to operate alongside soldiers, at night, and in confined spaces makes them a force multiplier for perimeter security and immediate defense.

Surveillance drones provide aerial reconnaissance rather than a dedicated detection capability on the ground. HUMINT teams gather information from people, not physical threat detection in the perimeter, and EOD teams specialize in identifying and disarming ordinance rather than continuous perimeter sensing.