This is the official and current version for the Department of Defense Architecture Framework. Version 2.02, is the approved release of the DoDAF as of August 2010. For a description of changes made to DoDAF/DM2 2.01 to create DoDAF/DM2 2.02, download the Version Description Document here.

The DoD Enterprise Architecture Reference Models are aligned with the FEA RM. OMB Enterprise Architecture Assessment Framework (EAAF) Serves as the basis for enterprise architecture maturity assessments.

DoDAF has been designed to meet the specific business and operational needs of the DoD. It defines a way of representing an enterprise architecture that enables stakeholders to focus on specific areas of interests in the enterprise, while retaining sight of the big picture.

The DoD EA is shown below. It is comprised of DoD architecture policy, tools, and standards, DoD-level Architectural Descriptions like the DoD Information Enterprise Architecture (DoD IEA), DoD-level Capability Architectural Descriptions, and Component Architectural Descriptions.

Enterprise Architecture Management Maturity Framework (EAMMF) “Outlines the steps toward achieving a stable and mature process for managing the development, maintenance, and implementation of enterprise architecture.” Using the EAMMF allows managers to determine what steps are needed for improving architecture management. Go to top of page ↑

Figure 1 - DoD Enterprise Architecture (EA) Graphic The top of Figure 1 shows the architecture tools, reference models, standards, guidance, and the laws, regulations, and policies that govern DoD’s operations.

Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) V2.0 serves as the overarching, comprehensive framework and conceptual model enabling the development of architectures to facilitate Department of Defense (DoD) managers at all levels to use architectures developed

Establish guidance for architecture content as a function of purpose – “fit for purpose” Increase utility and effectiveness of architectures via a rigorous data model – the DoDAF Meta Model (DM2) -- so the architectures can be integrated, analyzed, and evaluated to …

Jan 30, 2023 · The Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (CSRA) is a reference framework intended to be used by the DoD to guide the modernization of cybersecurity as required in Section 3 of E.O. 14028, Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity1 and Section 1 of National Security Memorandum on Improving the Cybersecurity of National Security, Department of ...

This section provides a summary overview of the two primary a `spects of CM of DoD enterprise architecture efforts: CM guidance to developers of specific instance Architectural Descriptions prepared within DoD in accordance with the DoDAF. CM of …