Biometrics Science and Technology
Abstract
Biometric technologies are 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 (DoD) warfighters and commanders with an important capability that supports such missions as base access, force protection, maritime intercept and counter-piracy operations, counterintelligence screening, humanitarian assistance and displaced persons management. Additionally, the biometrics and identity information collected during DoD missions are shared with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice, to support homeland defense, law enforcement, and other national interests. In October 2006, the Deputy Secretary of Defense designated the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD(R&E)) as Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) for biometrics. In April 2011, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) was designated as the PSA for forensics. The PSAs for biometrics and forensics have the responsibility to fully address and exercise control over all facets of the DoD’s biometrics and forensics programs, initiatives and technologies. A central role of the Biometrics and Forensics Science & Technology Program is to support each respective PSA in addressing the technology gaps that preclude our ability to quickly and accurately identify anonymous individuals who threaten our interests and provide the ability to attribute enemy activity to a specific individual. The Biometrics and Forensics Program develops an annual 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, 2014
- Source ID
- 0603665D8Z_3_0400_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- This program is terminated in FY 2012 as part of DoD priorities and adjustments.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of Secretary Of Defense
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