Sec. 337. Tactical explosive detection dogs
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Section 2583(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: A tactical explosive detection dog
(TEDD)that has been transferred to the 341st Training Squadron from a private contractor. . Chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: Each contract with a provider of tactical explosive detection dogs (TEDDs) shall include a provision requiring the contractor to transfer the dog to the 341st Training Squadron after the animal’s service life as described in subsection (b), including for purposes of reclassification as a military animal and placement for adoption in accordance with section 2583 of title 10. For purposes of this section, an animal's service life is over and the animal is available for transfer to the 341st Training Squadron only if— the animal's final United States Government-wide contractual obligation is with the Department of Defense, military service, or defense agency; and the animal has no additional capability to be utilized by another United States Government agency due to age, injury, or performance. . The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 4713. Contracts for provision of tactical explosive detection dogs: requirement to transfer animals to 341st Training Squadron after service life. . Chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: Each Department of Defense contract with a provider of tactical explosive detection dogs (TEDDs) shall include a provision requiring the contractor to transfer the dog to the 341st Training Squadron after the animal’s service life, including for purposes of reclassification as a military animal and placement for adoption in accordance with section 2583 of this title. . The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2410r. Contracts for provision of tactical explosive detection dogs: requirement to transfer animals to 341st Training Squadron after service life. .