What is DAF?
DAF (Declarative Agentic Framework) is a mission-ready AI orchestration layer that deploys autonomous agent teams inside defense and intelligence environments. Unlike general-purpose AI tools, DAF is built from the ground up for classified operations — with governance, security controls, and compliance baked into the architecture, not added on top.
Classification Enforcement
Five-level enforcement from UNCLASSIFIED through TS/SCI. Agents, workflows, tools, and data sources are all scoped to their classification ceiling. Cross-domain violations are blocked at the architecture level.
Air-Gap Deployment
Fully operational with no internet connection. LLM weights are hosted locally via Ollama. No data leaves the enclave. Deployable on classified networks, tactical edge environments, and disconnected infrastructure.
NIST 800-53 Mapped
Governance architecture maps directly to NIST 800-53 control families including AU (Audit), AC (Access Control), IA (Identity via CAC/PIV), and SI (System Integrity via SHA-512 tamper-evident trails).
11 Pre-Built Mission Workflow Categories
Each workflow ships with purpose-built agent teams, pre-configured tool integrations, and human-in-the-loop gate positions. Deploy in days, not months.
Intelligence Analysis
Multi-source data aggregation, pattern recognition, and structured analytic product generation — with full reasoning transparency and human review gates before dissemination.
Logistics Automation
Supply chain visibility, requisition processing, inventory management, and distribution coordination — integrated directly into existing logistics systems via API.
Operational Planning
Course of action development support, resource allocation analysis, scheduling deconfliction, and planning document generation with commander approval workflows.
Procurement Processing
Automated solicitation intake, vendor matching, contract documentation, and approval routing — reducing procurement cycle time while maintaining full audit trails.
Workforce Management
Personnel record processing, scheduling, training compliance tracking, and HR workflow automation across distributed units and command structures.
Financial Operations
Budget execution tracking, expenditure reconciliation, obligation management, and financial reporting — with classification-aware data handling throughout.
Compliance Reporting
Automated generation of NIST, FISMA, and command-specific compliance reports. Continuous monitoring with anomaly flagging and escalation to designated approvers.
Document Processing
Ingest, classify, extract, and route unstructured documents at scale. Supports standard formats across classification levels with redaction and downgrade workflows.
Communications Management
Routing, summarization, priority triage, and response drafting for high-volume message traffic — keeping operators focused on decisions, not inbox management.
Data Aggregation
Pull, normalize, and synthesize data across disparate systems and classification levels. Produces unified operational pictures with source traceability.
Executive Decision Support
Synthesized briefing packages, status roll-ups, and decision-ready summaries for senior leaders — generated on demand with full audit trails and source citations.
DAF Deployment in Four Phases
Designed for classified environments where every step requires accountability. Progressive autonomy with human oversight at every stage.
Governance Is the Architecture
DAF's security controls are not features — they are the foundation every agent, workflow, and tool call runs on.
CAC / PIV Identity
Every agent action is traceable to an authenticated identity. CAC and PIV card authentication integrates with existing DoD identity infrastructure — no separate credential management.
SHA-512 Audit Chain
Every agent run, tool call, and approval gate creates a hash-chained audit record. Records are tamper-evident — any modification breaks the chain and triggers an alert. Compliance-ready export on demand.
Six-Layer Tool Authorization
Every tool an agent can call passes through six authorization checks: identity, classification ceiling, workflow scope, action type, rate limits, and human approval gate status. No tool executes without clearing all six.
DAF — Common Questions
Does DAF work in fully air-gapped environments?
Yes. DAF uses locally-hosted LLM weights via Ollama — no internet connection required. It operates on classified networks, disconnected tactical systems, and any environment where outbound connectivity is prohibited.
What classification levels does DAF enforce?
DAF enforces five levels: UNCLASSIFIED, CUI, SECRET, TOP SECRET, and TS/SCI. Agents, tools, and data sources are scoped to their ceiling. Cross-domain access is blocked at the architecture level — not just the UI.
Is DAF LLM-agnostic?
Yes. DAF runs on any LLM including locally-hosted open-source models via Ollama, making it fully suitable for air-gapped classified environments where commercial API models cannot be used.
How does DAF handle NIST 800-53 compliance?
DAF's governance architecture maps directly to NIST 800-53 control families. Audit trails address the AU family. CAC/PIV handles IA controls. Attribute-based access control covers AC. SHA-512 hash chaining addresses SI integrity requirements.
Can DAF workflows be customized?
Yes. All 11 mission workflow templates are fully customizable via the visual drag-and-drop workflow designer — no coding required. Custom agent development is also available for mission-specific requirements outside the pre-built library.
How is DAF different from LangChain or AutoGen for defense use?
LangChain and AutoGen are developer frameworks with no built-in classification enforcement, no CAC/PIV integration, no tamper-evident audit trails, and no air-gap support. DAF is purpose-built production infrastructure for the specific security, compliance, and operational requirements of defense and intelligence environments.
Ready to Deploy DAF?
Contact our team to discuss your environment, classification requirements, and deployment timeline.