Sponsor - DoD BMO

Established by the Deputy Secretary of Defense in 2000, the Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Management Office (BMO) is a congressionally mandated organization responsible for inserting and implementing biometric technologies within the DoD. The BMO supports the Secretary of the Army in its role as Executive Agent for DoD biometrics.  Acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Army through the Army Chief Information Officer, the BMO leads, consolidates, and coordinates the development, adoption, and institutionalization of biometric technologies for Combatant Commanders, Services and Agencies, and to enhance Joint Service interoperability and warfighter effectiveness.  In light of this mission, the BMO focuses on giving soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines a technological edge in all environments by providing proven, reliable, and effective biometric systems in support of garrison and combat operations.

The BMO also has responsibility for testing and evaluating biometric technologies for DoD applications.  To execute this unique mission, the BMO operates the Biometrics Fusion Center, located in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

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