The Repository stores deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) reference specimens and maintains a database to assist in their retrieval for human remains identification while assuring the protection of privacy interests. The Repository also purchases and distributes DNA collection supplies to field sites for collecting specimens. under procedures established by the Military Services, specimen collection from all services members is mandatory. DNA Specimens are also collected from civilian government employees and civilian contractors who support military missions in hostile foreign environments.

Chief:	Larry Drayton
Address:	Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) 16050 Industrial Drive, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone:	301-319-0366
DSN	285-0366
Fax	301-319-0369

Related links

1. DNA Collection Instructions
2. DNA Collection Supplies Ordering Instructions
3. DNA Database Query
4. DNA Rejected Specimens Program
5. DNA Specimen Destruction Request