Strategic Mission Planning & Execution System

The Strategic Mission Planning & Execution System (SMPES) is a consolidated program under the Air Force's Other Procurement appropriation, focused on providing integrated software and hardware solutions for strategic nuclear mission planning and execution. The primary goal of SMPES is to deliver advanced planning and analysis tools to support the United States Air Force and broader U.S. strategic nuclear forces. This system enables consequence analysis, deliberate and adaptive planning, as well as crisis action planning for strategic deterrence operations. By merging legacy programs such as the Integrated Strategic Planning & Analysis Network (ISPAN) and the Nuclear Planning & Execution System (NPES), SMPES streamlines mission planning capabilities and enhances decision support for national leadership.

Mission Planning and Analysis System (MPAS) is one of the six core components integrated into SMPES. MPAS provides analytical modeling capabilities for air and missile warfare scenarios, ranging from limited engagements to large-scale operations. Its objective is to support conventional simulations that inform strategic planning and operational decision-making. The procurement of MPAS hardware and software ensures the Air Force maintains robust modeling tools to evaluate mission effectiveness and optimize force deployment strategies.

Global Adaptive Planning Collaborative Information Environment (GAP-CIE) is another key element within SMPES, designed as a web-based, collaborative application for joint operation planning. GAP-CIE enables combatant commanders and strategic leaders to coordinate rapidly on course of action development through secure networks such as SIPR and JWICS. The system supports both deliberative and crisis action planning, providing decision support tools and a Global Situational Awareness Tool (GSAT) for visualizing geospatial, temporal, and relational planning data. The procurement objective is to maintain and expand GAP-CIE's production environment, ensuring secure and reliable access for distributed users.

NPES Recapitalization (NPES Recap) focuses on developing and modernizing software to facilitate Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) adaptive planning and execution at both fixed and mobile sites. The program's goals include enhancing real-time communication interfaces, improving data management, and re-engineering existing software to meet evolving operational requirements. NPES Recap also supports requirements validation and training, ensuring personnel are equipped to utilize new capabilities effectively. The procurement of NPES systems at distributed locations is managed through contracts with industry partners.

Force Status Readiness (FSR) and Force Survivability Analysis and Management (FSAM) are additional subsystems within SMPES, aimed at monitoring force readiness and survivability. FSR provides tools for assessing the operational status of strategic assets, while FSAM supports analysis and management of force survivability in contested environments. These systems contribute to the objective of maintaining a credible and resilient strategic deterrent posture.

The SMPES program also includes procurement of automated data processing equipment (ADPE), commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware such as servers, storage devices, workstations, and network peripherals. These investments are part of a four-year life-cycle replacement plan for cyber infrastructure, ensuring all fixed and distributed nodes remain technologically current and secure. Program Management Administration (PMA) support is funded to oversee system integration, deployment, and sustainment activities.