Which of the following lists METT-TC components?

• A. Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time, Civil Considerations
• B. Mission, Environment, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time, Civil Considerations
• C. Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops and Support Available, Time, Civil Considerations
• D. Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Depth, Civil Considerations

Answer: (A)

METT-TC is a framework used to analyze factors that influence planning and the execution of operations. It guides a leader to consider six key areas: Mission, which defines what must be accomplished and the intent behind the operation; Enemy, which identifies who or what opposes you and their capabilities; Terrain and Weather, which covers the physical environment and weather conditions that affect movement, visibility, and timing; Troops and Support Available, which includes the units, leadership, equipment, and logistical and fire support at hand; Time, which looks at tempo, deadlines, and how much time is available to decide and act; and Civil Considerations, which examines civilians, infrastructure, culture, diplomatic implications, and rules of engagement. This combination is why that list is correct: it presents the six components in the standard form, with Terrain and Weather treated as a single factor because weather directly influences how terrain can be used or navigated. Alternatives that split Terrain and Weather, replace them with Environment, or add items like Depth aren’t aligned with the METT-TC framework, which specifically centers these six elements in that exact way.