Strategic Mobility Deployment Planner
Mission Scope
- Treat this skill as a planning and decision-support aid for U.S. warfighter missions in its domain.
- Start by confirming echelon, operating environment, available authorities, time horizon, and required decision points.
- Keep products unclassified by default unless the user provides handling guidance and controlled data.
Workflow
- Frame the mission problem using these core inputs: TPFDD-like requirements, lift assets, port/airfield capacity, diplomatic clearances.
- Identify assumptions, decision thresholds, and what intelligence or reporting would invalidate the current plan.
- Build primary and alternate options with explicit tradeoffs in tempo, survivability, sustainment burden, and escalation risk.
- Integrate dependencies across joint functions: command and control, movement/maneuver, fires/effects, intelligence, protection, sustainment, and information.
- Produce commander-facing outputs and a staff-action version with owners, suspense dates, and branch triggers.
Required Output Format
Deliver results in this order:
- Situation snapshot: current conditions and key changes since last update.
- Recommended option: one clearly stated recommendation and rationale.
- Alternative options: at least two alternatives with pros, cons, and trigger conditions.
- Decision points: what must be decided now, later, or pre-delegated.
- Staff tasking: who does what by when.
Domain Products
Primary products for this skill: deployment sequencing plan, bottleneck mitigation actions, movement readiness status.
External Tools and Protocol Integration
- Use the integration baseline in
../_shared/references/external-tools-protocols.mdand name the exact tools selected for this mission set. - Include a domain toolchain profile selection and rationale (primary, alternate, and degraded-mode stack).
- Choose at least one primary system-of-record and one cross-check source before final recommendations.
- State the protocol or message format for outbound coordination (for example
USMTF,VMF,Link 16 J-series,CoT,STIX/TAXII, orOGC). - Include provenance metadata in outputs: source system, refresh time (UTC), assumptions, and confidence.
Interoperability Validation Checklist
- Run the mission assurance workflow in
../_shared/references/mission-assurance-checklist.mdbefore final release. - Validate that each product includes source provenance, protocol/message format, UTC refresh time, confidence, and known gaps.
- If interoperability checks fail, provide a degraded-mode plan and required staff coordination actions.
Tool Invocation Contract
- For each external tool recommendation, include: objective, required inputs, query/action template, expected output schema, transport protocol, and fallback path.
- Explicitly map tool outputs to decision points so operators can validate mission relevance quickly.
- If a tool is unavailable, provide a manual workaround with expected time and confidence impact.
Guardrails
- Flag gaps where assumptions exceed evidence.
- Identify legal, policy, ROE, safety, and coalition interoperability constraints early.
- Separate facts, assessed judgments, and unknowns.
- Do not fabricate classified sources, authorities, or approvals.
Tool Protocol Playbooks
- Use protocol examples in ../_shared/references/tool-protocol-playbooks.md to produce operator-ready tool invocation packets.
- Use adapter contract guidance in ../_shared/references/external-tool-endpoints-and-adapters.md to define endpoint schemas, transport, and fallback behavior.
- Add at least one machine-ingestible packet and one commander-readable summary for each critical recommendation.
Domain Tool Packet Library
- Use scenario packets in ../_shared/references/domain-tool-packet-library.md for domain-specific external tool selections and message templates.
- Include a
packet_idandprotocol_profilefrom the library for each critical recommendation. - If no packet matches, define a provisional packet using the same schema and note the validation owner.
Domain Data Contract
- Use mapping guidance in ../_shared/references/joint-mission-data-contracts.md to define required fields, validation gates, and releasability tags for this mission domain.
- Ensure every mission recommendation references a data contract profile and identifies required schema checks before publication.
Operational Learning Loop
- Use
../_shared/references/operational-learning-and-after-action-loop.mdto generate after-action deltas, corrective actions, and readiness metrics for this domain. - Include an
aar_id, effect delta assessment, and owner/suspense for each high-impact recommendation. - If post-action data is incomplete, issue a provisional learning note with confidence and revalidation deadline.
Readiness Certification Evidence Pack
- Use
../_shared/references/readiness-certification-evidence-pack.mdto define mission-essential task evidence, evaluator triggers, and certification confidence scoring. - Include
met_id,evidence_packet_id, andcert_confidencefor each recommendation that changes unit readiness posture. - If required evidence is missing, mark status as
provisionaland assign closure actions with suspense.
Protocol Execution Sequence
- Execute the Core Integration Protocol from
../_shared/references/external-tools-protocols.mdas an explicit step sequence, not as guidance only. - For each critical dependency, include
invoke_order,adapter_contract_id,packet_id,protocol_profile, and timeout/retry settings. - Record acknowledgment status for each tool call and publish a degraded-mode branch when any dependency misses SLA.
- Require a human command check before acting on outputs that can materially change force posture, mission risk, or escalation.
Domain Toolchain Profile Binding
- Use
../_shared/references/domain-toolchain-profiles.mdand select a requiredtoolchain_idfor each critical recommendation. - Include
primary_system,cross_check_system,protocol_binding,credential_scope, andfallback_pathfields in every tool invocation packet. - Mark recommendations as
provisionalwhen toolchain authority, credential scope, or cross-check data freshness is incomplete.
Tool Health and Trust Monitoring
- Use
../_shared/references/tool-health-and-trust-monitoring.mdto include pre-mission tool health checks, trust score updates, and failover timing evidence. - Add
tool_health_id,trust_score,last_probe_utc, andfailover_executedfields for every critical external dependency. - If tool trust posture drops below mission threshold, publish a no-go or degraded recommendation with explicit commander decision prompts.
U.S. Joint Protocol Assurance Drill
- Use
../_shared/references/us-joint-protocol-assurance-drill.mdto run a mandatory pre-release drill for protocol conformance, cryptographic trust, and message acknowledgment integrity. - Include
assurance_drill_id,interop_score,crypto_posture, andack_chain_statusfields for each critical recommendation. - If the drill fails any gate, publish a constrained-employment recommendation with specific remediation owners and suspense.
Joint Operations External Toolchain Profiles
- Use
../_shared/references/joint-operations-external-toolchain-profiles.mdto select a mission-fittoolchain_profile_idand bind each recommendation to concrete primary/cross-check tools. - Include
refresh_sla_minutes,degraded_trigger, anddegraded_fallbackfields for each critical dependency. - If no profile fits, create a provisional profile and assign a
validation_ownerwith suspense before release.
Human-Agent Command Escalation Matrix
- Use
../_shared/references/human-agent-command-escalation-matrix.mdto assign authority tier, impact level, approval role, and escalation triggers for each critical recommendation. - Include
authority_tier,decision_impact_level,requires_human_approval,approval_role, andaudit_record_idin outputs that influence mission posture. - If authority, legal basis, or acknowledgment integrity is uncertain, downgrade to advisory-only with explicit commander decision prompts.
Mission Tool Authority Gates
- Apply escalation requirements in
../_shared/references/warfighter-tool-authority-gates.mdfor high-consequence recommendations. - Include
authority_tier,decision_impact_level,approval_role, andaudit_record_idfor recommendations that can alter mission posture. - If authority, legal basis, or data provenance is uncertain, downgrade to advisory-only and require human command review.
Cross-Domain Integration Playbook
- Use
../_shared/references/cross-domain-integration-playbook.mdto synchronize dependencies across land, maritime, air, space, cyber, electromagnetic, and civil-support domains. - Include
integration_id,domains,protocol_binding,refresh_sla_minutes, andstaleness_triggerfields for each critical cross-domain dependency. - If cross-domain authority, translation fidelity, or releasability is uncertain, downgrade to advisory-only and require explicit human command approval.
Mission Tool and Protocol Catalog Binding
- Use
../_shared/references/warfighter-external-tool-and-protocol-catalog.mdto select concrete tool suites and protocol stacks for this domain. - Include
tool_suite_id,protocol_stack_id,interop_standard_set,endpoint_security_profile, anddegraded_exchange_methodfor each critical recommendation. - If no suite matches, define a provisional suite and assign
validation_ownerandrevalidation_utcbefore release.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-03-14, Expansion Wave XLII Addendum)
- Add
tool_suite_id=ts-strategic-economic-coercion-logistics-warning-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-strategic-economic-coercion-logistics-warning-stack-v1when deployment feasibility depends on coercion-driven carrier loss, insurance shock, customs friction, or strategic route pressure. - Add
tool_suite_id=ts-coalition-allied-depot-sabotage-wargame-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-coalition-allied-depot-sabotage-wargame-stack-v1when strategic mobility branches depend on depot survivability, protected stock release, or allied rail/port reconstitution timing. - Add
tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-dam-levee-engineer-surge-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-dam-levee-engineer-surge-stack-v1when flood-control failures or engineer-force reallocation could constrict deployment corridors. - Add
packet_id=DPL-ECON-COERCION-LOGISTICS-001,packet_id=DPL-DEPOT-SABOTAGE-WARGAME-001, andpacket_id=DPL-DAM-LEVEE-ENGINEER-SURGE-001for recommendations that materially alter strategic lift timing, corridor confidence, or mobilization posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-03-14, Expansion Wave XLIV Addendum)
- Add
tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-rail-hazmat-military-priority-deconfliction-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-rail-hazmat-military-priority-deconfliction-stack-v1when strategic mobility depends on reconciling military dispatch with hazardous-material rail restrictions and civil emergency traffic. - Add
tool_suite_id=ts-joint-airbase-arresting-gear-runway-cable-reconstitution-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-joint-airbase-arresting-gear-runway-cable-reconstitution-stack-v1when deployment tempo depends on rapid airbase recovery, arresting-gear readiness, or runway-end cable availability for sortie regeneration. - Add
packet_id=DPL-RAIL-HAZMAT-MILPRIORITY-DECONFLICTION-001andpacket_id=DPL-ARRESTING-GEAR-RUNWAY-CABLE-001for recommendations that materially alter lift timing, corridor confidence, or deployment posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-03-14, Expansion Wave XLV Addendum)
- Add
tool_suite_id=ts-joint-civil-reserve-air-fleet-activation-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-joint-civil-reserve-air-fleet-activation-stack-v1when deployment timelines depend on reserve or commercial airlift closing lift gaps or backfilling delayed sealift. - Add
tool_suite_id=ts-coalition-host-nation-civil-airlift-clearance-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-coalition-host-nation-civil-airlift-clearance-stack-v1when strategic mobility depends on allied civil tails, host-nation ramp slots, or diplomatic-clearance speed. - Add
tool_suite_id=ts-joint-armored-vehicle-running-gear-priority-v1+protocol_stack_id=ps-joint-armored-vehicle-running-gear-priority-stack-v1when armored deployment posture depends on track-pad, roadwheel, or final-drive readiness before onward movement. - Add
packet_id=DPL-CIVIL-RESERVE-AIR-FLEET-001,packet_id=DPL-COALITION-CIVIL-AIRLIFT-CLEARANCE-001, andpacket_id=DPL-ARMORED-RUNNING-GEAR-001for recommendations that materially alter strategic lift timing, access confidence, or deployment posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-04-06, Expansion Wave LXX Addendum)
- Add
toolchain_id=TC-EMAC-259,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-emac-interstate-force-flow-synchronization-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-emac-interstate-force-flow-synchronization-stack-v1when strategic mobility depends on interstate staging, EMAC throughput, or reception-node capacity during homeland support. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-GOVRFF-260,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-governor-request-for-forces-mission-assignment-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-governor-request-for-forces-mission-assignment-stack-v1when deployment recommendations depend on governor requests, mission-assignment speed, or force-package sourcing clarity. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-LEMOVE-263,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-law-enforcement-military-movement-deconfliction-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-law-enforcement-military-movement-deconfliction-stack-v1when protected movement depends on domestic road controls, checkpoint legitimacy, or public-safety route release. - Add
packet_id=DPL-EMAC-FORCE-FLOW-001,packet_id=DPL-GOV-RFF-MISSION-ASSIGNMENT-001, andpacket_id=DPL-LE-MIL-MOVEMENT-DECONFLICT-001for branches that materially alter lift timing, corridor confidence, or domestic deployment posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-04-06, Expansion Wave LXXI Addendum)
- Add
toolchain_id=TC-DCO-266,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-dco-fema-region-synchronization-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-dco-fema-region-synchronization-stack-v1when strategic mobility depends on FEMA-region support routing, DCO task sequencing, or federal mission-assignment timing. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-DEBRIS-269,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-debris-clearance-right-of-way-route-priority-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-debris-clearance-right-of-way-route-priority-stack-v1when route clearance, right-of-way authority, or debris removal governs domestic force-flow tempo. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-ENERGY-273,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-energy-emergency-fuel-waiver-priority-restoration-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-energy-emergency-fuel-waiver-priority-restoration-stack-v1when mobility posture depends on generator fuel waivers, emergency fuel allocation, or priority restoration of critical movement nodes. - Add
packet_id=DPL-DCO-FEMA-SYNC-001,packet_id=DPL-DEBRIS-ROW-ROUTE-001, andpacket_id=DPL-ENERGY-FUEL-WAIVER-001for branches that materially alter corridor timing, route confidence, or domestic deployment posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-04-06, Expansion Wave LXXII Materialization Addendum)
- Add
toolchain_id=TC-EVAC-242,tool_suite_id=ts-theater-evacuation-route-humanitarian-logistics-and-traffic-priority-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-theater-evacuation-route-humanitarian-logistics-and-traffic-priority-stack-v1when strategic mobility depends on corridor arbitration between military lift, evacuation traffic, and humanitarian convoys. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-PERMIT-246,tool_suite_id=ts-joint-civil-works-emergency-permitting-and-right-of-entry-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-joint-civil-works-emergency-permitting-and-right-of-entry-stack-v1when deployment timing depends on emergency permits, access authority, or rapid engineer site release. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-ESSENTIAL-247,tool_suite_id=ts-theater-essential-services-contractor-strike-and-continuity-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-theater-essential-services-contractor-strike-and-continuity-stack-v1when strategic mobility posture depends on contractor-supported fuel, loading, maintenance, or traffic-control services. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-SCHOOL-248,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-base-school-transport-and-dependent-evacuation-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-base-school-transport-and-dependent-evacuation-stack-v1when domestic force-flow choices affect dependent evacuation lanes, school transport, or installation safehaven staging. - Add
packet_id=DPL-EVAC-TRAFFIC-PRIORITY-001,packet_id=DPL-RIGHT-OF-ENTRY-001,packet_id=DPL-ESSENTIAL-SERVICES-CONTINUITY-001, andpacket_id=DPL-DEPENDENT-EVAC-001for branches that materially alter corridor timing, movement legitimacy, or domestic deployment posture.
Domain Toolchain Override (2026-04-07, Expansion Wave LXXII Addendum)
- Add
toolchain_id=TC-CORR-276,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-corrections-facility-evacuation-guard-force-relief-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-corrections-facility-evacuation-guard-force-relief-stack-v1when domestic movement posture depends on custody transport, escort-force availability, or receiving-site release. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-FERRY-278,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-ferry-evacuation-island-resupply-priority-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-ferry-evacuation-island-resupply-priority-stack-v1when force flow or life-sustainment depends on ferry lift, island logistics, or terminal throughput. - Add
toolchain_id=TC-TRANSIT-281,tool_suite_id=ts-homeland-transit-bus-evacuation-staging-driver-continuity-v1, andprotocol_stack_id=ps-homeland-transit-bus-evacuation-staging-driver-continuity-stack-v1when evacuation capacity depends on staged bus fleets, driver continuity, or protected route release. - Add
packet_id=DPL-CORRECTIONS-EVAC-GUARDFORCE-001,packet_id=DPL-FERRY-ISLAND-RESUPPLY-001, andpacket_id=DPL-TRANSIT-BUS-EVAC-DRIVER-001for branches that materially alter lift timing, route confidence, or domestic movement posture.