Background and Introduction

MODAF is an Architecture Framework, which supports the creation of an Enterprise Architecture for the MOD enterprise. It builds upon the US DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) to provide a framework specifically designed for MOD business.

Information on MODAF is available in a number of forms, including documents and web-based material. This website is intended to be the principal entry point into MODAF documentation.

The following articles provide an introduction to the material on this website, and background information on MODAF, including brief introductions to Enterprise Architectures and Architecture Frameworks. The concepts introduced in these articles are described in more detail in the “MODAF Concepts” section of the website.

Contents:

• Who should read this MODAF documentation?
• What MODAF support is available here and elsewhere?
• What is Enterprise Architecture?
• What is an Architectural Framework?
• Why use MODAF?