About Us

Duc Exercitum: Lead the Way

Born in 2018 while still on active duty in the Marine Corps, Duc Exercitum was created out of needing something better. Handlers needed gear that could match the demands of their mission—durable, functional, and rooted in respect for the job. What started as a passion project for better canine apparel quickly became a movement fueled by a deep respect for the K-9 community.

Founded by Magic, a Marine Corps veteran with over 8 years of experience as a handler, chief trainer, and instructor, Duc Exercitum reflects a career built on service, precision, and a relentless commitment to the craft. After his time in the Corps, Magic continued training Multi-Purpose Canines for military use in private contracting, and now leads explosive detection training for federal and law enforcement agencies.

With more than a decade of hands-on experience, the team behind Duc Exercitum brings real-world knowledge of detection, tracking, and tactical K-9 operations into every product designed. We don't just create apparel and gear—we make tools with purpose.

We're proud to give back to the community that shaped us. Since launch, Duc Exercitum has raised and donated over $25,000 to organizations like the U.S. War Dogs Association, The Dawgs Project, Project K9 Hero, K9s of Valor, and MWDTSA. Through custom design drops and collaborations, we donate a percentage of sales directly to these nonprofits. We’ve also outfitted a Multi-Purpose Canine with a ballistic and stab-resistant vest—and we’re not stopping there.

 

Every design has meaning:

• The Shield stands for guardianship.

• The Arrow leads the way.

• The Snake glides over terrain with grace.

• The Lightning Bolt reminds us of the risks we take.
  

 

At Duc Exercitum, we believe in leading with intention. If you're going to lead the way, you do it with quality, with grit, and with gear that respects the job as much as you do.

Welcome to the community. Let’s lead the way—together.