Systems architects and defense engineers
Developing a system architecture description for a defense acquisition program
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The LML v1.0 Std. Taxonomy (with Mappings to IDEAS/DM2) mind map template organizes 397 nodes across 13 top-level categories including Action, Artifact, Asset, Characteristic, Cost, Decision, Input/Output, Location, Risk, Time, Statement, Connection, and IDEAS Ontology. This comprehensive taxonomy is designed for defense and enterprise architecture professionals who need a structured vocabulary for modeling systems, missions, and organizations. It includes specific node names such as 'KPP', 'MOE', and 'MOP' under Characteristic > Measure, and 'Functional', 'Performance', and 'Safety' under Statement > Requirement. The template also maps to the IDEAS ontology and references the International Defense Enterprise Architecture Specification, making it a foundational tool for creating consistent architecture descriptions across frameworks like NATO AF and UK Ministry of Defence AF.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Enterprise data architects and ontology managers
Mapping existing architecture data to a standardized taxonomy for interoperability
Students and instructors in systems engineering courses
Teaching or learning about defense architecture frameworks like DoDAF or NAF
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore the Taxonomy
Open the .xmind file to navigate the 13 top-level categories including Action, Asset, and Connection.
Step 2
Drill Down into Specific Nodes
Expand branches like Characteristic or Statement to access detailed sub-nodes such as KPP, MOE, and Requirements.
Step 3
Customize and Consult Reference Data
Tailor the architecture by editing nodes and using the Notes branch to review IDEAS ontology mappings and conventions.
Frequently asked questions
It is used by defense and enterprise architects to define a standard vocabulary for modeling systems, missions, and organizations. It covers 13 top-level categories and maps to IDEAS/DM2 ontologies.
The template is organized into 13 main branches: Action, Artifact, Asset, Characteristic, Cost, Decision, Input/Output, Location, Risk, Time, Statement, Connection, and IDEAS Ontology, each with detailed sub-nodes.
They are measures under Characteristic > Measure: KPP (Key Performance Parameters), MOE (Measures of Effectiveness), and MOP (Measures of Performance) — critical for system evaluation.
Yes, the Connection branch includes logical relations (Relates to, Has a, Is a) and specific action-resource relations like ActionConsumesResource and ActionProducesResource.
Absolutely. You can open the .xmind file in Xmind, then add, remove, or edit nodes to tailor the taxonomy to your specific architecture framework or project.
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