Accession Number:

ADA516695

Title:

DoD Biometric Conformity Assessment Initiative

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Woodward, John
• Cava, Sam

Report Date:

2005-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

The comprehensive discipline of conformity assessment involves conformance testing activities and the certification of information systems to ensure that adopted standards are met. This article provides an overview of conformity assessment, and details the steps the DoD Biometrics Management Office BMO and its subordinate technology center, the DoD Biometrics Fusion Center BFC, have underway to establish such a conformity assessment program for the implementation of interoperable biometric technologies. With such a program implemented, DoD components will adhere to DoD policies that emphasize the need for conformity assessment activities to ensure the interoperability of forces, equipment, and processes.

Descriptors:

• *BIOMETRY
• *STANDARDIZATION
• *CONFORMITY
• *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• STANDARDS
• INTEROPERABILITY
• POLICIES
• LABORATORY TESTS
• REPRINTS
• INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE