The AV DoDAF-described Models provide a global description of an architecture description. They provide information pertinent to the entire Architectural Description rather than representing a distinct viewpoint.

AV DoDAF-described Models provide an overview of the architectural effort including such things as the scope, context, rules, constraints, assumptions, and the derived vocabulary that pertains to the Architectural Description. It captures the intent of the Architectural Description to help ensure its continuity in the face of leadership, organizational, and other changes that can occur over a long development effort.