Who determines the MWD's diet?

• A. The kennel manager
• B. The VCO
• C. The veterinarian
• D. The handler

Answer: (B)

The MWD’s diet is determined by the Veterinary Corps Officer because this officer oversees medical and nutritional planning for the unit, ensuring the dog's diet matches health status, weight, workload, and training needs. The VCO coordinates with the veterinarian to choose appropriate foods, portions, and any therapeutic diets, and then authorizes and adjusts the official feeding plan as needed. The handler administers meals according to that plan, while the kennel manager oversees daily care logistics. A veterinarian can prescribe a specific diet for medical reasons, but the official diet plan that guides daily feeding comes from the VCO.