BIOMETRICS

Abstract

Biometrics (measurable physical and behavioral characteristics that enable the establishment and verification of an individual's identity), is a component within the Information System Security Program (ISSP). There are two biometrics organizations executing funds described in this R Form: the Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA), formerly the Biometrics Task Force (BTF), and Program Manager (PM) Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics. The BIMA (Project 50B) leads DoD activities to program, integrate, and synchronize biometric technologies and capabilities and to operate and maintain DoD's authoritative biometric database to support the National Security Strategy. DoDD 8521.01E established the DoD Biometrics Program and designated the Secretary of the Army as the Executive Agent for DoD Biometrics; the Director of BIMA is the Executive Manager for executing these functions across the military Services and DoD agencies. PM DoD Biometrics (Project 5PM starting in FY11) is responsible for the development and procurement of the Biometrics Enabling Capability (BEC), an Acquisition Category (ACAT) I - Special Interest Program), is the DoD Program of Record for an enterprise biometric system authoritative database/repository and enterprise biometric services. Capabilities shall include multi-modal storage and matching, state-of-the-art Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), management portal, Biometrically Enabled Watch-List (BEWL), increased system capacity and processing ability and system interoperability and data sharing with government agencies and stakeholders including Department of Justice's (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), Department of State (DOS), United States Central Command (CENTCOM), United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and other DoD and Federal agencies as required. The current prototype capability, Next Generation Automated Biometric Identification System (NG-ABIS) was developed as a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) based on a CENTCOM Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement (JUONS). NG-ABIS provides a robust capability for distinguishing friend from foe in hot spots around the globe. NG-ABIS enables near-instantaneous device-to-database communication and lays the foundation for enhanced device-to-device communication, reducing cycle and response times. NG-ABIS receives submissions from existing QRC-based collection devices (e.g. Biometrics Automated Toolset [BAT] and Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment [HIIDE]) and objective tactical collection devices being developed as part of the Joint Personnel Identification version 2 (JPIv2) program. NG-ABIS also receives request by authorized users to perform storage retrieval, searches of biometric data collection and matching results. NG-ABIS provides a reliable and effective tool for overseas operations by allowing the Warfighter to make near real-time retention, capture or release decision. NG-ABIS will transition into BEC Increment 0 upon Full Deployment Decision (FDD) during 3QFY11. FY12 Base funding continues to develop and integrate biometric capabilities that include new/emerging technologies and modalities to support the warfighter and interagency operations. These resources provide for development of new matching algorithms, software enhancement, equipment design, data storage technology, matching capabilities and exploitation that when proven may be transitioned to enduring capabilities.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 50B_0303140A_7_2040_PB_2012

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Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Cybersecurity.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.