Business Reference Model

Definition
The Business Reference Model (BRM) version 3.0 is

"one of six reference models of the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) version 3.0. It is a classification taxonomy used to describe the type of business functions and service types in a particular solution architecture at the system, segment, agency, sector, federal, national, or international level. The taxonomy identifies business function and sub-function areas as well as related services that are performed within and between federal agencies and with external partners. The BRM can help to identify opportunities for collaboration, shared services, and solution reuse in agency IT portfolios and inter-agency Lines of Business."