You can describe the locations, targets, assets and organizations that are to be involved in a particular mission using the High-Level Operational Concept Graphic, or OV-1, diagram. Its main utility is as a facilitator of human communication, and it is intended for presentation to high-level decision makers.
To create a High-Level Operational Concept Graphic (OV-1) diagram
1 Click File > New Diagram.
You can also click the New Diagram button.
2 Select the OV-1 High Level Op Concept Diagram from the Select All Methods window.
3 Type the name of the diagram.
4 Click OK.
5 In the new diagram, set the diagram properties and add symbols as needed.
Diagram properties
You can specify these properties:
Architecture Overview
Refers to the AV-1 Overview and Summary Definition describing the overall plan of the project.
Mission Information
Mission Name and Operations Type
Type
Joint, Coalition, Service-Specific and Other
Geographic Information
You can add information regarding the area designation.
Symbols
You can add these symbols to the diagram:
Organizational Units
Provide information regarding the purpose of the mission and what type of military service will be involved.
Assets
Select which stereotype you want to display on the diagram. The following properties apply:
•Mission Role
Target
Select which stereotype you want to display on the diagram. The following properties apply:
•Area Designation
•OV Type: Joint, Coalition, Service-specific, or other
•Target Importance
Location
Provides information regarding where the mission will take place.
Communications Connection Lines
Provide information to Assets as to what action should be taken from the Organizational Units.
Trajectory Lines
Describes the aggressive connection between assets and the targets on the diagram.