Air Force Architecting Concept of Operations

Abstract

Air Force (AF) decision-makers are called upon daily to make decisions across the AF, which is growing in complexity, yet often have to do so without being provided with objective analysis of the second and third order impacts of their decisions. By helping unravel the complexity of AF systems, processes and programs, and presenting decision-makers with clearly articulated analysis, architecting can help eliminate the "fog" associated with decision-making in a complex environment. This Concept of Operations (CONOPS) highlights how the use of architecture can enable the AF to maximize its contribution to full spectrum dominance for the joint warfighter, and describes how the architecting community can use architecture to support AF decision-making at all levels. Although intended for the architecting community, the secondary goal of this CONOPS is to give those outside the architecting community, including decision-makers, an appreciation for the role architecture can play in the decision-making process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA520207

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  • Bobby W. Smart

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  • C4I
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