Biometrics Task Force Overview
Department of Defense (DoD) senior leadership has recognized the important role that biometrics play in prosecuting the global war on terrorism, protecting our troops, and securing national security interests. The Biometrics Task Force (BTF), as per DoD Directive 8521 01E, serves to:
- Act as the DoD proponent for biometrics
- Lead in the development and implementation of biometric technologies for Combatant Commands (COCOMS), Services, and Agencies
- Deliver capabilities in order to contribute to the enhancement of the biometric community
- Increase Joint Service interoperability
- Empower the warfighter by improving operational effectiveness on the battlefield
- Biometrics Video: Impacting the Warfighter and Beyond 4min (36mb) / (Full Size 102mb)
Director's Message
From the Military Deputy
As you may know, the Director of the Biometrics Task Force is the Executive Manager of Biometrics for the Department of Defense, which means that the BTF helps to enable biometrics across the enterprise for the DoD. As such, our scope in the BTF goes far beyond the boundaries of the warfighters and their areas of operation.Homeland Security Presidential Directive 24, signed in 2008 and revalidated in 2009 by the current administration, mandates that interoperability with respect to biometrics spans the military, civil, and criminal arenas... read more »
Former BTF staff members (from l to r) COL Jose Smith, CPT Sean Falconi, and LTC Bill Buhrow reunite in Afghanistan to work on developing further biometric capabilities there.