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Welcome to our guide on METT-TC, a powerful military planning tool adapted for civilian preparedness, bug-out planning, wilderness survival, and emergency response. Originally developed by the U.S. Army (and used extensively by units like Rangers), METT-TC helps leaders systematically analyze a situation before taking action. It ensures no critical factor is overlooked, reducing risks and increasing the chances of mission success—whether that "mission" is completing a patrol, evacuating during a disaster, or surviving long-term in the backcountry. In prepper and wilderness contexts, METT-TC shifts from combat to practical survival: assessing threats (human or environmental), terrain challenges, your resources, time constraints, and people around you. It's an excellent complement to medical tools like SAMPLE + OPQRST, as it focuses on the bigger operational picture while those handle immediate patient care. What Does METT-TC Stand For? METT-TC is an acronym representing six key mission variables (sometimes called "mission analysis factors"): M: Mission E: Enemy (or Environment/Threats in non-combat use) T: Terrain and Weather T: Troops and Support Available T: Time Available C: Civil Considerations (or Civilians/Population) These factors form the foundation of the "Estimate of the Situation" in military doctrine. Commanders (or in your case, you as the group leader/prepper) analyze...Be our Patron to see this content. If you find a page you cannot access please let me know.
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