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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Definition and scope of NAF
  • Comparison between NAF and alternative frameworks
  • Summary of NAF core features and structural design

NATO Architecture Fundamentals

  • Lifecycle stages of NATO-based architectures
  • Operational mechanics of the NAF

Initial Setup and Configuration

  • Configuring Sparx Enterprise Architect as the primary development environment
  • Installation and integration of NAF as a standard framework

Contextual Background

  • NATO Command, Control, and Communications (C3) principles
  • Mission objectives of the NATO C3 Organization
  • Strategic objectives of the NAF
  • Structure of NAF documentation standards

NATO Network-Enabled Capability (NEC)

  • Definition of Enterprise Architecture in the defense context
  • Methodologies for architectural description
  • The critical role of architecture in decision-making
  • Architecture as a common communication language
  • The relationship between Enterprise Architecture and operational decisions

Classification of NATO Architectures

  • Assessment: Identifying architecture types from descriptive scenarios
  • Overarching Architecture (OA) definition
  • Reference Architectures (RA) standards
  • Target Architectures (TA) specifications
  • Baseline Architecture requirements

NATO Architectural Views

  • NATO All View (NAV) overview
  • NATO Capability View (NCV) details
  • NATO Operational View (NOV) components
  • NATO Service-Oriented View (NSOV) structure
  • NATO Systems View (NSV) elements
  • NATO Technical View (NTV) specifications
  • NATO Programme View (NPV) requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Definition of Communities of Interest (CoIs)
  • Lifecycle management protocols within the NAF
  • Alignment strategies for stakeholder interests and architectural objectives
  • Process for identifying key stakeholders
  • Process for identifying Communities of Interest (CoIs)
  • Illustrative examples of CoIs
  • The relationship between stakeholders and CoIs
  • Analysis of CoI requirements
  • Documentation of CoI interests
  • Evaluation of CoI architectural interests and resulting impacts
  • Specific requirements for each architectural view

Troubleshooting

Conclusion and Recommended Actions

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of enterprise architecture concepts
  • Knowledge of UML is advantageous but not mandatory
  • No prior programming experience is required

Intended Audience for Government

  • Enterprise Architects
  • Professionals specializing in enterprise architecture

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