Mean Response Time (MRT)
How long harm runs before the directorate answers. Every hour of response time is a window the pattern keeps working.
Interpretation
Counter-operations metrics track the volume, velocity, and effectiveness of active interventions. These numbers reflect real-world deployments — every counter-op has a human lead, a defined scope, and a rules-of-engagement framework. Overstretch (more ops than operators can manage) is as dangerous as under-response.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Fast | < 6 | ok |
| Slow | 6-24 | warn |
| Lagging | > 24 | crit |
Data Collection
Computed by GOVERNOR from its internal decision log and state tables. Values are deterministic — the same input state always yields the same reading.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Fast (< 6): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Slow (6-24): GOVERNOR escalates to an advisory notification. The on-duty watch officer receives an alert, and the metric is flagged in the next Steward briefing if the condition persists for two consecutive reporting periods. Lagging (> 24): GOVERNOR triggers an immediate escalation. The Steward is notified directly, the relevant department head is paged, and all related dashboards enter amber-alert mode until the reading recovers above the warning threshold.