METT-TC

Definition/Scope: Stands for mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations. FM 6-0

Use:

Areas, Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People, Events

Used For:

Areas, Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People, Events

Acronym For:

Mission enemy terrain troops time available and civil considerations

Broader Terms:

Commander's Critical Information Requirements
contiguous area of operation
High-Payoff Target
High-Value Target
High-Value Target Operations
operating environments
target area of interest
Troop Leading Procedures

Narrower Terms:

Commander’s Intent
counterattack
zone reconnaissance

Related Terms:

ASCOPE
decisive point
noncontiguous area of operation
perimeter security