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Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)

The Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) maintains a DNA reference specimen collection for all active duty and reserve service members and an automated database to assist in their retrieval for human remains identification.

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Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples

FAQs
8/16/2022

Questions and answers about the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples

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AFMES Form 25: Histology Request and Specimen Storage

Form/Template
6/10/2021

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

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AFRSSIR Supply Order Request

Form/Template
2/12/2020

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

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AFMES DOD DNA Operations Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
8/22/2018

This Fact Sheet describes the purpose of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System's Department of Defense DNA Operations

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AFMES DNA FAQs 2018

Fact Sheet
6/27/2018

This Fact Sheet describes the purpose of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System's Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory.

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