4.1?This standard may be used to classify canine search resources (commonly referred to as search dog teams or crews) for emergency management operations, including search and rescue and law enforcement missions.

4.2?Classification of canine search resources is based upon the training of the dog and its handler and their ability to perform specific tasks.

4.3?Canine search resources are classified by category, kind, and type.

4.4?A canine search resource may be more than one category.

4.5?A canine search resource may be more than one kind.

4.6?A particular kind of canine search resource can only be one type.

4.7?A canine search resources type can vary, depending on its kind.

1.1?This classification system defines canine search resources in terms of their training and capabilities.

1.2?This classification system is intended to aid emergency managers ordering resources for search and rescue incidents. These classifications also provide a means by which dog handlers can convey to emergency management the tasks for which they and their dogs are trained.

1.3?This classification system does not define standards of performance or training for canine search resources.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.