Large frameworks have collections of common views
called viewpoints (for example, the Systems viewpoint). Viewpoints
are heavily interrelated as they use elements of each others views
(for example, the SV-1 view has an element called a System that can
be used or referred to in many other views).
A view is also called a product.
The MODAF viewpoints are:
- .In both DoDAF and MODAF, and along with the Technical
viewpoint, All Views (AV) provides summary information for the architecture
that enables it to be indexed, searched, and queried. All Views encompasses
all the other views as there are overarching aspects of architecture
that relate to the Strategic, Operation, Systems, Acquisition, and
Technical viewpoints.
- Strategic viewpoint. Specific to MODAF, the Strategic viewpoint
(StV) represents, in an abstract manner, what you want to do over
time. It documents the strategic picture of how a capability (for
example, a military capability) is evolving in order to support capability
deployment and equipment planning. The Strategic, Operational, and
Systems viewpoints have a layered relationship.
- Operational viewpoint. In both DoDAF and MODAF, the Operational viewpoint
(OV) documents the operational processes, relationships, and context
to support operational analyses and requirements development. The
Operational, Strategic, and Systems viewpoints have a layered relationship.
- Systems viewpoint. In both DoDAF and MODAF, the Systems viewpoint
(SV) represents how you plan to physically achieve your goals. It
documents system functionality and interconnectivity to support system
analysis and through-life management (meaning that it relates systems
and characteristics to operational needs). The Systems, Strategic,
and Operational viewpoints have a layered relationship.
- Acquisition viewpoint. Specific to MODAF, the Acquisition viewpoint
(AcV) is partly derived from elements of the Strategic viewpoint and
provides information for the Operational and Systems viewpoints. The
Acquisition viewpoint represents acquisition program dependencies,
timelines, and the status of MOD Defence Lines of Development (DLOD,
equivalent to U.S. Department of Defense DOTMLFPs) status so that
the various MOD programs are managed and synchronized correctly. The
AcV‑1 and AcV‑2 views are not supported in the Rational® Rhapsody® MODAF
profile.
- Technical viewpoint. In both DoDAF and MODAF, and along with the
All View viewpoint, this viewpoint documents policy, standards, guidance,
and constraints to specify and assure quality expectations. It also
covers all the other viewpoints.
You create viewpoints and views as needed. Which
viewpoint you start with is up to you. The viewpoints and their views
do not have to be and are not expected to be created all at the same
time.