Family of Biometrics

Mission — Family of Biometrics source

DU2 / Non-MIP Biometrics - Biometrics Enabling Capability 0 (BEC 0), aka DoD Automated Biometrics Identification System (DoD ABIS), is an Army information technology system supporting identity superiority by providing the critical core capability for Warfighters to identify known or suspected threat actors in Multi Domain Operations (MDO) to include peer adversaries, terrorists and third country nationals. BEC 0 is an Army Program of Record and DoD's only authoritative biometric repository, providing 24/7 operational support for the Warfighter and interagency partners to decide and act in near-real time with timely identification and identity verification of known or suspected threat actors across the full range of military operations. DoD ABIS enables actionable intelligence supporting offensive operations and preventing espionage, sabotage, terrorist operations and other coercive actions against US forces and partner nations. DoD ABIS enables the Army, all other DOD components, Interagency and International Partners to effectively impede adversary's ability to conceal their identity and intentions. DoD ABIS supports all three objectives of the National Defense Strategy to increase lethality, enhance International Cooperation, and improve business practices. The Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA), under the Provost Marshal General, fulfills the Secretary of the Army's Executive Agent (EA) responsibilities for DoD forensics and biometrics activities. In addition, DFBA is the proponent to establish and maintain Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and information management support throughout the Armed Services and DoD. DFBA leads and facilitates the development, improvement, and implementation of efficiencies to developed and deployed biometric technologies for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, DoD, and Agencies; facilitates transition of capabilities that contribute to the enhancement of the biometric community; increases Joint Service interoperability; and empowers the warfighter by improving operational effectiveness on the battlefield. The DFBA strategy pursues technology opportunities through scientific discovery and makes investments responsive to specific requirements identified by combat developers. Justification: FY 2026 funding in the amount of $1.594 million for Project DU2 will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to address DoD biometrics objectives and requirements. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), provides guidance to the research and development community, assists DoD acquisition organizations, and coordinates efforts with DoD and interagency stakeholders. This level of engagement promotes information sharing across the biometrics community to maximize utility of RDT&E efforts.

Mission — Management Agency source

The Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA), under the Provost Marshal General, fulfills the Secretary of the Army's Executive Agent (EA) responsibilities for all DoD forensics and biometrics activities. As the proponent, DFBA supports and provides oversight for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) activities and information management throughout the Armed Services and DoD. DFBA leads and facilitates in the development of improvement and implementation of efficiencies to developed and deployed biometric technologies for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, DoD, and Agencies; facilitates transition of capabilities that contribute to the enhancement of the biometric community; increases Joint Service interoperability; and empowers the warfighter by improving operational effectiveness on the battlefield. The DFBA strategy pursues technology opportunities through scientific discovery and makes investments responsive to specific requirements identified by combat developers. Justification: FY 2026 funding in the amount of $1.594million for Project DU2 will provide DFBA the ability to actively manage research efforts to address DoD biometrics objectives and requirements. DFBA supports the conduct of biometric and forensics activities (e.g. standards conformance and interoperability assessments), provides guidance to the research and development community, assists DoD acquisition organizations, and coordinates efforts with DoD and interagency stakeholders. This level of engagement promotes information sharing across the biometrics community to maximize utility of RDT&E efforts.

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