METT-TC
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
METT-TC stands for Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations, a military term abbreviation.
Mnemonic for the factors that leaders analyze when planning any military operation, ensuring they account for the mission, the threat, the environment, their own resources, time and the civilian population.
Example: Analyze the problem using METT-TC before you pick a route.
Usage notes
Pronounced "met-T-C." Earlier versions omitted civil considerations and were written METT-T. Recent Army doctrine adds informational considerations, written METT-TC(I). The Marine Corps uses a similar list, sometimes in a different order.
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