METT-TC

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A Tactical Planning Framework for Preppers, Survivalists, and Wilderness Scenarios This article references parts of the story in my fiction books, The Meadow Protocol and The Brush, part of The Continuity Chronicles series. Available in my store for signed paperback and hard copies and also from Amazon to include Kindle and Audible. 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"):...