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Trained in area search and other disciplines within mountainous and wooded areas.
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Hostage rescue, bomb squad, narcotics detection, covert operations, and more.
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Skilled at hoisting and operating in the air and in and around aircraft.
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President
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Vice President
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Senior Executive Officer
Hostage rescue, bomb squad, narcotics detection, covert operations, and more.
Ranks are used to designate level of experience, proficiency, assigned leadership roles, and decision making responsibilities. This rank structure is utilized within the KOSAR teams only. K9s advance before their human counterparts and will always hold one rank above their handler as a sign of respect for the K9's loyalty and efforts. Team members are referred to by their ranks, or the term "KOSAR" in general.
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KOSAR President - O7
This individual serves as the head of the organization and holds the responsibility for directing all program functions, assets, and personnel.
KOSAR Vice President - O6
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Senior KOSAR Executive Officer - O5
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Assistant KOSAR Executive Officer - O4
Hostage rescue, bomb squad, narcotics detection, covert operations, and more.
KOSAR Commander - O
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Senior KOSAR Advisor- O2
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KOSAR Chief Advisor - O1
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Senior KOSAR - K9
Hostage rescue, bomb squad, narcotics detection, covert operations, and more.
Master KOSAR - K8
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KOSAR Team Leader - K7
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KOSAR 4 - K6
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KOSAR 3 - K5
Hostage rescue, bomb squad, narcotics detection, covert operations, and more.
KOSAR 2 - K4
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KOSAR 1 - K3
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K9 & Handler Teammates - K2
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Probationary Trainee - K1
The Trainee are human and K9 members who have advanced past the investigative prospect stage. They attend meetings and trainings with their dog in preparation to become full Probationary Teammates. Evaluations on the K9 takes place to determine ability and drive.
KOSAR Prospect (No dog) - K0
This individual shows interest in the organization and is in the investigative stage; learning what KOSAR is about and how we operate. No dog is involved at this stage.