1. The development and maintenance of plans required to initially deploy, maintain, and evolve the operational system in accordance with schedules and priorities. It includes factors such as launch facility availability and planning for the availability of other required elements such as trained personnel or units. In addition, it identifies the impact of deployment on operational readiness and any testing constraints associated with deployment. 2. Encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination, specifically including intra-continental United States, intertheater, and intratheater movement legs, staging areas, and holding areas.