1. Command Relationship Chart – step-by-step instructions and template
OV-4 Template
Command Relationship Chart – step-by-step instructions and template
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2. Three Steps in developing your OV-4 Step 1 - Identify the Product's Timescale
Decide on the timescale that this product is expected to represent (as-is, to-be, transitional)
Multiple timescales are often needed for each product; a separate OV-4 should be produced for each timescale that is needed

3. Step 2 - Identify Command Relationship Chart Components
Identify and list all the organisational units or elements within the scope of the architecture
Identify and list all the resources within the scope of the architecture
Determine the relationships or interactions that occur among the organisational components
For each organizational relationship, determine whether the relationship is command and control, coordination or any other relationship that is relevant

4. Step 3 - Illustrate the Command Relationship Chart Components
Graphically depict organisational components and resources as rectangles in the diagram. A PowerPoint chart template is provided for this purpose and follows this slide – double-click the chart to edit
Graphically depict organisational relationships with lines, using different line styles (dashed, solid) or colours to denote the type of relationship being depicted