AFI17-140 — Architecting

AFI17-140 governs Air Force enterprise architecture, integrated and interoperable architectures, architecture data, and IT and NSS interoperability.

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  • Publication number: AFI17-140
  • Title: ARCHITECTING
  • Date: 2018-06-29

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It covers enterprise architecture, architecture development and use, interoperability assessments, supportability, and the roles of architecture and program officials. It establishes policy for developing, maintaining, storing, and implementing architectures across the Air Force.

Applies to: This publication applies to individuals at all levels who prepare, manage, review, certify, approve, disseminate and/or use official Air Force architectures and interoperability assessments, including the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Enterprise architecture
  • Architecture development
  • Interoperability assessments
  • Supportability
  • Architecture data
  • IT and NSS systems

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in AFI17-140?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How must records created under AFI17-140 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

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