Phase 2
Planning
Planning turns reconnaissance into a controlled operation. It defines the objective, first approach, fallback paths, communications, equipment, legal boundaries, and stop conditions before anyone moves.
Purpose
This phase removes avoidable improvisation. Everyone should know what success looks like, what is out of scope, and what triggers an immediate halt.
In Practice
Planning includes route selection, cover stories when needed, operator roles, safety check-ins, evidence handling, and client contact rules. Good planning makes the operation quieter, not slower.