MCRP 3-33.1J — Biometrics

MCRP 3-33.1J governs the tactical planning, integration, and employment of biometrics collection in support of operations.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-33.1J
  • Title: BIOMETRICS
  • Date: 29 Oct 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers facial images, fingerprints, iris scans, DNA, palm prints, biographic data, contextual data, and enrollment uploads. It requires procedures that maximize data quality and explains how collection accuracy affects biometrics matching and operations.

Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all commanders, staffs, and operators participating in biometrics collection operations.

Topics covered

  • Biometrics collection processes
  • Facial image capture
  • Electronic fingerprint collection
  • Iris scans
  • DNA and palm prints
  • Biographic and contextual data
  • Enrollment uploading
  • Device and maritime remedies

Questions and answers

What does the biometrics process include?

The biometrics process involves collecting, matching, storing, analyzing, and sharing biometrics identifiers and associated information of an individual. (paragraph 5)

What makes a proper fingerprint?

A proper fingerprint should be complete, free of smears, and show friction ridges. (paragraph 2)

How do poor biometrics collections affect DOD ABIS?

All of these issues degrade the quality of biometrics data sent to DOD ABIS and result in lowering DOD ABIS’ capability to match data. (paragraph 2)

Is there an approved alternative method for collecting an iris capture?

Note: There is no approved alternative collection method for an iris capture. (paragraph 3)

How does DOD ABIS notify the reporting command after enrollment data is uploaded?

DOD ABIS will send a “Match-No-Match” response e-mail to the reporting command. (paragraph 7)

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