1. OV-1 Template
High-level Operational Concept Graphic – step-by-step instructions and templates
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2. Four Steps in developing your OV-1 Step 1 - Identify the product's timescale
Decide on the timescale this product is expected to represent (as-is, to-be, transitional)
Multiple timescales are often needed for each product; a separate OV-1 should be produced for each timescale that is needed

3. Step 2 - Identify contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic
Identify the environment in which architecture resides
Determine key aspects or dimensions of the architecture's environment. Environmental characteristics vary widely depending upon the architecture's scope and objective, but they typically include reference to missions or operations, geographic distribution of assets and recognition of boundaries

4. Identify the architecture's high level components
Step 2 - Identify contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic, continued…
Identify the architecture's high level components
Determine classes of participants in the architectures. Typically, these classes include entities such as organisations and resources as well as tasks, operations and missions

5. Step 2 - Identify contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic, continued…
Identify the actions of, and/or relationships between high level components
Determine the relationships that exist between the high level components. Relationships can represent simple connectivity, or they may imply activities or exchanges between components (for example, messages or transactions)

6. Step 3 - Illustrate contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic
Illustrate the environment in which the architecture resides
Graphically portray key aspects of the architecture's environment. Typically, such illustrations constitute the "backdrop" of a diagram. For example, a map may be used as a background to convey geographic information. The graphical technique for conveying relevant information will vary widely depending upon the scope and intent of the architecture.

7. Illustrate the high level components as icons
Step 3 - Illustrate contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic, continued…
Illustrate the high level components as icons
Graphically portray the key high-level components with symbols or icons. For example, an aircraft icon can be used to represent a particular type of aircraft, or a particular air organisation, or the air assets of a Joint Task Force

8. Illustrate the high level actions and/or relationships as line types
Step 3 - Illustrate contents of High-level Operational Concept Graphic, continued…
Illustrate the high level actions and/or relationships as line types
Connect high level components (represented as icons) with lines to convey important relationships and interactions. Depending upon the architecture's objectives, the connecting lines can be used to show simple connectivity, or they can be annotated to show what information is exchanged between the components

9. Templates
Two example templates have been provided following this slide – please amend or add to as necessary
In addition, 5 clip art sets are available to download from the main Tutorial page
These contain numerous Spatial, C3, Navy, Army and Air Force symbols
When you have completed your OV-1, see the slides at the end for Step 4 – the update of your Integrated Dictionary (CV-2) based on the OV-1 symbols and icons

10. Architecture Name – Template Example 1
SECRET
CLASSIFICATION
4/06/2018
OV-1
Architecture Name – Template Example 1
C-130
RF-111
Fixed
Network
AAVN
SP-3C
JTFHQ
OTHR
INT BN
AP-3C
CAV REGT
AOCS
INF
COCS
Insert Name here
INF
FFG/FFH
Patrol Boats
Submarine
SECRET

11. Architecture Name – Template Example 2
SECRET
CLASSIFICATION
4/06/2018
OV-1
Architecture Name – Template Example 2
MOBILE
Fixed Network
DISCON
SEC BRS
RES BRS
AOCS
COCS
PSTN
STATIC
Air Elements C3
HQAST
ACAST
LCAST
SOC AST
NCAST
Maritime Elements
HQAST
SPT ELEMENTS
Base elm
SPTCOMD elm
INT elm
RCC
OTHR
Land Elements
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Special Forces
SF Base elm
SECRET

12. Step 4 - Update your Integrated Dictionary
When you have completed your High-level Operational Concept Graphic, the following types of information should be entered into your Integrated Dictionary (CV-2)
For the graphic as a whole: mission information (name, operations type and whether joint, coalition or service specific); and geographic information (location specific or generic)

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For each organisational name or icon in the graphic: organisation name, general purpose of the organisation, and military service and code/symbol; role of the organisation in the mission; association of the organisation with the assets of the mission
For each asset icon in the graphic: asset name; description of the asset type represented; description of the asset's role in the mission; location information (this may be generic, such as land-based unit)

14. Step 4 - Update your Integrated Dictionary, continued…
For each target area indicated on the graphic: target area designation; type of target (such as airstrip, troops, aircraft); description of target importance; location information (may be generic depending on target type)
For each communications connection depicted on the graphic: connector designation; type and description of communications represented; type of information carried; assets or organisations connected

15. Step 4 - Update your Integrated Dictionary, continued…
And finally,
For each trajectory represented on the graphic: trajectory designator; type (such as class of fire) and description of the trajectory (including weapons type, if known); asset and target involved
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