Linked.Archi DoDAF Ontology

Abstract

OWL representation of DoDAF 2.02 core entity types and relationships. All entity classes extend arch:Element from the Linked.Archi core ontology.

Cross-reference for Linked.Archi DoDAF Ontology classes, object properties and data properties back to ToC

This section provides details for each class and property defined by Linked.Archi DoDAF Ontology.

Classes

Capability
Capability Increment
Conceptual Data Entity
Condition
Desired Effect
Location
Logical Data Entity
Measure
Milestone
Operational Activity
Operational Node
Operational Rule
Organization
Performer
Physical Data Entity
Project
Resource Flow
Service
Service Function
Service Interface
Standard
Standards Forecast
System
System Function
System Interface

Capability^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Capability

The ability to achieve a desired effect under specified standards and conditions through a combination of ways and means to perform a set of activities.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Capability Increment^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#CapabilityIncrement

A planned phase of capability delivery representing a discrete step in the achievement of a full capability over time.

has super-classes: element ^c

Conceptual Data Entity^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#ConceptualDataEntity

A high-level data concept and its relationships, independent of implementation. Intended for non-technical stakeholders. Corresponds to DIV-1 content.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Condition^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Condition

A state or circumstance that affects the execution of operational activities or the achievement of desired effects.

has super-classes: element ^c

Desired Effect^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#DesiredEffect

An outcome or result that a capability is intended to achieve.

has super-classes: element ^c

Location^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Location

A geographic or logical place where operational activities occur or where systems and services are deployed.

has super-classes: element ^c

Logical Data Entity^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#LogicalDataEntity

A data entity with attributes and structural business process rules, bridging the conceptual and physical levels. Intended for system architects and analysts. Corresponds to DIV-2 content.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Measure^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Measure

A metric used to assess the performance, effectiveness, or suitability of systems, services, or capabilities.

has super-classes: element ^c

Milestone^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Milestone

A significant point or event in a project timeline.

has super-classes: element ^c

Operational Activity^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#OperationalActivity

An activity performed in the conduct of an operation or business function. Operational activities may be decomposed hierarchically and may produce or consume resources.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Operational Node^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#OperationalNode

An element of the operational architecture that produces, consumes, or processes information. Operational nodes may represent organizations, roles, or logical groupings of operational activities.

has super-classes: element ^c

Operational Rule^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#OperationalRule

A constraint or business rule that governs operational activities, including sequencing, conditions, and decision logic.

has super-classes: element ^c

Organization^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Organization

A specific real-world assemblage of people and other resources organized for an ongoing purpose.

has super-classes: element ^c

Performer^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Performer

Any entity — human, automated, or organizational — that performs an activity. Performers are assigned to operational activities and may be organizations, roles, or systems.

has super-classes: element ^c

Physical Data Entity^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#PhysicalDataEntity

The physical implementation format of a logical data entity — tables, records, keys, message formats, file structures. Intended for database engineers, software developers, and system engineers. Corresponds to DIV-3 content.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Project^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Project

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result that delivers capability increments.

has super-classes: element ^c

Resource Flow^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#ResourceFlow

A flow of resources (information, materiel, personnel, energy) between operational activities or nodes.

has super-classes: element ^c

Service^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Service

A mechanism to enable access to one or more capabilities, where the access is provided using a prescribed interface and is exercised consistent with constraints and policies as specified by the service description. DoDAF 2.0 separates services from legacy systems.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

Service Function^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#ServiceFunction

A function performed by a service, traceable to operational activities.

has super-classes: element ^c

Service Interface^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#ServiceInterface

A point of interaction through which a service is accessed.

has super-classes: element ^c

Standard^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#Standard

An operational, business, technical, or industry standard that applies to solution elements. DoDAF 2.0 broadened standards beyond technical to include business and doctrinal standards.

has super-classes: element ^c

Standards Forecast^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#StandardsForecast

A description of emerging standards and their potential impact on current solution elements within a set of time frames.

has super-classes: element ^c

System^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#System

A combination of interacting elements organized to achieve one or more stated purposes. In DoDAF, systems are the legacy solution elements that provide or support operational and capability functions.

Source: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/dodaf20_models/

has super-classes: element ^c

System Function^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#SystemFunction

A function performed by a system, traceable to operational activities.

has super-classes: element ^c

System Interface^c back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#SystemInterface

A point of interaction between systems through which resources (data, control signals) are exchanged.

has super-classes: element ^c

applies to^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#appliesTo

Links a standard to the solution element it applies to.

constrained by^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#constrainedBy

Links an operational activity to the rule that constrains it.

decomposes into^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#decomposesInto

Links an element to its sub-elements in a hierarchical decomposition.

delivers^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#delivers

Links a project to the capability increment it delivers.

deployed at^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#deployedAt

Links a system or service to the location where it is deployed.

exchanges^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#exchanges

Links two elements that exchange resources (information, materiel).

performs^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#performs

Links a performer to the operational activity it performs.

realizes^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#realizes

Links a physical data entity to the logical entity it realizes.

supports^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#supports

Links a system or service to the capability or operational activity it supports.

traces to^op back to ToC or Object Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/dodaf/onto#tracesTo

Links a system function or service function to the operational activity it traces to.

Annotation Properties

abstract
citation
created
creator
definition
description
domain includes
license
modified
pref label
preferred namespace prefix
preferred namespace uri
publisher
range includes
source
status
title
was derived from

abstract^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/abstract

citation^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://schema.org/citation

created^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/created

creator^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/creator

definition^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#definition

description^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/description

domain includes^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/core#domainIncludes

license^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://creativecommons.org/ns#license

modified^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/modified

pref label^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#prefLabel

preferred namespace prefix^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/vocab/vann/preferredNamespacePrefix

preferred namespace uri^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/vocab/vann/preferredNamespaceUri

publisher^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/publisher

range includes^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/core#rangeIncludes

source^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/source

status^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/ontology/bibo/status

title^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://purl.org/dc/terms/title

was derived from^ap back to ToC or Annotation Property ToC

IRI: http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#wasDerivedFrom

Legend back to ToC

^c: Classes
^op: Object Properties

Linked.Archi DoDAF Ontology

Release: 2026-05-03

Abstract