Value-Driven Enterprise Architecture Evaluation for the Joint Force Protection Advanced Security System
Abstract
The U.S. military has placed a strong focus on the importance of operating in a joint environment, where capabilities and missions are shared among service components. Protecting U.S. forces is a major consideration in the joint environment. The Joint Force Protection Advanced Security System (JFPASS) architecture has been created to fill a critical gap in Joint Force Protection guidance for systems acquisition. The systems engineering (SE) field has made wide use of system architectures to represent complex systems. As fundamental SE principles become more widespread, analysis tools provide an objective method for the evaluation of the resulting architectural products. This study used decision analysis to develop a standardized, yet adaptable and repeatable model to evaluate the capabilities of the JFPASS for any installation or facility belonging to the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Using Value-Focused Thinking (VFT) methods, a value hierarchy was created by consulting with subject matter experts. The result, the Value-Driven Enterprise Architecture (VDEA) score, is an analysis tool that enables DoD decision makers to use JFPASS architecture products to quickly and easily evaluate the value provided by the system. VDEA provides insight into the overall quality and capability of the system. Through scoring and sensitivity analysis functions, capability gaps and potential improvements can be identified. Future studies in this area will provide a vehicle for rating not only operational-level systems, but also individual functional projects against other alternatives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA503413
Entities
People
- Craig E. Mills
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology