A conceptual framework for the continuity of real-time mission critical (RTMC) services such as tele-surgery, remote-control, tele-maintenance etc. has been ad-vanced. This framework is helpful in allocating network resources for the delivery of RTMC services. Proposed framework is based upon the concepts of quality of service (QoS) routing and fault-recovery schemes. It is capable of supporting an architectural framework for designing the protocols for delivery of mission-critical services.