Biometrics Science and Technology
Abstract
Biometric technology is revolutionizing critical military operations by providing the warfighter with the ability to verify an individual’s claimed identity; and, when combined with additional intelligence and/or forensic information, establish an unknown individual’s identity which strips away his anonymity. These emerging technologies provide Department of Defense warfighters and commanders with an important capability which supports such missions as detainee management, base access, counterintelligence screening, border control, humanitarian assistance, and displaced persons management. In Oct 2006, the Deputy Secretary of Defense designated the Director for Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) as Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) for biometrics with the responsibility to fully address and exercise control over all facets of the Department’s biometrics programs, initiatives, and technologies. A central role of the Biometrics Program is to support the PSA in addressing the technology gaps that preclude our ability to quickly and accurately identify anonymous individuals who threaten our interests, in whatever domain they operate. Expeditionary forensics is an emerging capability that provides the commander with the ability to attribute enemy activity to a specific individual. Forensics is included within the Biometrics Program as a means to support the increasing requirements to leverage forensic science on the battlefield. The Biometrics Program develops a comprehensive science and technology (S&T) plan and implements multiple projects to advance capabilities in both biometrics and forensics. This S&T plan includes a portfolio of emerging technologies that will support the evolving capabilities required by the commanders and warfighters in ongoing and future military operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0603665D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2010 funding increase. The adjustment reflects a congressionally approved reprogramming into Biometrics Science and Technology and is reflective of DoD priorities and decisions. Those resources are being directed toward improving the capability to identify, track and target enemy combatants. FY 2012 funding reduction. Defense Efficiency – Report, Studies, Boards and Commissions. The FY 2012 account reflects a reduction due to the Department of Defense reform agenda, a reduction due to a reduction in the number and cost of reports, studies, DoD Boards and DoD Commissions below the aggregate level reported in the previous budget submission.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of Secretary Of Defense
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