"Here is a tool you can use that provides a metric to gauge how close we are to the finish line based on the plan."

In every war, you need some feedback as to how the war is going, whether positive or negative. I get it that you can't release detailed plans to the enemy, but that doesn't mean you can't give any feedback whatsoever to your allies and supporters. Being able to see meaningful progress or failure along with how much is still left to do is incredibly important.