A type of intra-agency, interagency, or National Guard agreement between two or more parties, which includes specific terms that are agreed to, and a commitment by at least one party to engage in action. It includes either a commitment of resources or binds a party to a specific action.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015
under memorandum of agreement (MOA)
from
DoDI 4000.19
A type of intra-agency, interagency, or National Guard agreement between two or more parties, which includes only general understandings between the parties. It neither includes a commitment of resources nor binds a party to a specific action.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015
under memorandum of understanding (MOU)
from
DoDI 4000.19
A statement of intent between the participating organizations to work together and often states goals, objectives, or the purpose for the partnership; details the terms of and conditions for the agreement; and outlines the operations needed to achieve the goals or purpose.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-47 Rev. 1
under memoranda of understanding/agreement