The AFMES-DOD DNA Ops is DOD’s sole DNA testing laboratory tasked with current and past conflicts human identification efforts and is comprised of the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory.

The AFMES is the only medical examiner system authorized to support DOD and other federal agencies' missions. It also works closely with the investigative arms of all military branches, to conduct forensic investigations of crime scenes upon request. Download this booklet to learn more about the AFMES and its mission.

This Fact Sheet describes the purpose of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.

Use this form to obtain information/specimens needed for histology tissue processing and/or specimen storage.

Fill out this request to place and order with the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Sample for the Identification of Human Remains

Medical information received is considered during the consultative process and is used to form a database for education and research in pathology.