Even though the US Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL), as of 2010, stored refrigerated DNA samples from all active duty and reserve personnel, almost all casualty identifications are effected using fingerprints from military ID card records (live scan fingerprints are recorded at the time such cards are issued).
The US Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) stores DNA samples from all active duty and reserve personnel. However, most casualty identifications rely on fingerprints from military ID cards. Live scan fingerprints are taken when these cards are issued.