Module 003 - OPEN_SPECIFICATION_DRAFT

Universal Decision Packet Specification

Create a vendor-neutral object model for an operational decision packet.

Purpose

Create a vendor-neutral object model for an operational decision packet.

Evidence

Unknowns

Alternatives

Authority

Replay

Outcome

Core Outputs

Object model
Required and optional fields
JSON schema
Validation examples
Lineage and immutability rules

Specification Summary

Section	Content
Object Model	A Decision Packet binds decision context, trigger, timeline, evidence links, unknowns, alternatives, authority, consequence, approval, replay and outcome in one auditable object. The packet is vendor-neutral. It can reference observability, ticketing, topology, customer impact, finance or workforce systems without replacing them. Each packet carries a disclosure class so public, partner and private evidence remain separated.
Validation	A packet is invalid when it lacks a decision owner, evidence lineage, unknown register, approval boundary or replay status. A packet can be valid with UNKNOWN outcome if that uncertainty is explicitly preserved. Immutability is implemented by versioning and lineage, not by hiding corrections.

Section

Content

Object Model

A Decision Packet binds decision context, trigger, timeline, evidence links, unknowns, alternatives, authority, consequence, approval, replay and outcome in one auditable object. The packet is vendor-neutral. It can reference observability, ticketing, topology, customer impact, finance or workforce systems without replacing them. Each packet carries a disclosure class so public, partner and private evidence remain separated.

Validation

A packet is invalid when it lacks a decision owner, evidence lineage, unknown register, approval boundary or replay status. A packet can be valid with UNKNOWN outcome if that uncertainty is explicitly preserved. Immutability is implemented by versioning and lineage, not by hiding corrections.

QA Gates

schema gate
sample validation gate
public boundary gate

Canonical Artifacts

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