SV-3 provides details about the interface characteristics described in SV-1 for the architecture, arranged in matrix form.

SV-3 gives a quick overview of all the interface characteristics presented in multiple SV-1 diagrams. The matrix form facilitates making rapid assessments of the potential commonalities and redundancies (or, if fault-tolerance is desired, the lack of redundancies).

SV-3 is a useful tool for managing the evolution of systems and system infrastructures, the insertion of new technologies/functionalities, and the redistribution of systems and processes with evolving operational requirements.

Users can easily access SV-3 reports in the DoDAF 2.0 navigation tree and on the DoDAF 2.0 start page. No other objects are displayed since the aim is to synthesize information already designed in the SV-1 section.