METT-TC (I) Quiz MS301L14

This mission variable is the environmental condition that directly influences both friendly and enemy operations. Natural and manmade features are analyzed by the memory aid OAKOC. The meteorological conditions are also analyzed. These effects are combined to determine how they will impact the mission. The descriptions above speak to 'what two Mission Variables?'

• terrain and weather

• civil considerations

• logistics and intelligence

• personnel and equipment

• communication and command

This mission variable is the influence of manmade infrastructure, institutions, and activities of the leaders, populations, and organizations within an A.O., upon the conduct of military operations.

• civil considerations

• economic factors

• geographical features

• technological advancements

This mission variable is the task, together with the purpose, that clearly indicates the action to be taken and the reason (therefore the 'who, what, when, where, and why' of the operation). It is always the first variable commanders consider during decision making.

• mission

• strategy

• objective

• tactic

This mission variable is the amount of time the commander has to plan, prepare, and execute the assigned task or operation (including assemble, deploy, and maneuver units in relationship to the enemy and conditions).

• time available

• mission duration

• operation timeline

• task schedule

This mission variable is the disposition (incl. organization, strength, location, and tactical mobility), doctrine, equipment, capabilities, vulnerability, and probable course of action of the adversary.

• enemy

• terrain

• weather

• troops

This mission variable is the number, type, capability, and condition of friendly forces and the supplies, services, and material that can be committed to the operation.

• troops and support available

• enemy forces

• weather conditions

• terrain features

Which set of variables are used by commanders and staffs to analyze and describe an environment?

• METT-TC (I)

• OAKOC

• ASCOPE

• PMESII-PT

Which memory aid do commanders and staffs use to describe civil considerations?

• METT-TC (I)

• OAKOC

• ASCOPE

• PMESII-PT