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Operational Odor Recognition Assessment

A test of the canine's olfactory ability to alert to target odor(s) in a controlled manner that the odor is readily available, but still visibly concealed from the canine and handler. Commonly, the baggage/parcels assessment is utilized for an operational odor recognition assessment.

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB 092 Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Explosives. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2021. Source link
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