Interoperability of systems within the DOD is of critical importance, as is data sharing amongst other U.S. Aca,!A"As a result, thereAca,!a,cs been visible and measurable movement in the advancement of biometric technology in recent years.Aca,!A?ĭeveloping biometrics standards is also taking center stage. The use of biometrics has clearly thwarted security breaches and helped prevent unwanted activities by the enemy.Īca,!A"Interagency communication and compatibility greatly increases the use and feasibility of biometrics in the global war on terrorism,Aca,!A? said Lisa Swan, deputy director for integration at the BTF. Others were found to match felony records in the U.S. In 2007, some Iraqi personnel applying for selection into the Iraqi Police Academy were found to have biometrics that matched those of previously identified terrorists and insurgents. In Afghanistan, the Marines are using fingerprint devices, iris scanners and electronic databases to screen local residents applying for jobs requiring security clearances. The Army is using biometrics to assist in identifying detainees in the war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan and in differentiating friendly individuals from insurgents and terrorists. They are being integrated into the framework of defense and security measures both at home and overseas. It leads DOD activities to program, integrate and synchronize biometric technologies and capabilities and to operate and maintain the DODAca,!a,cs authoritative database to support the national security strategy.īiometric technologies used to verify identities employ such modalities as iris scans, fingerprints and facial recognition. THE Biometrics Task Force, located in Arlington, Va., is a Department of Defense organization dedicated to developing new ways to protect the country using biometric applications. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.
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