SMEAC МЕТТ-TС
SMEAC - Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Command and signal
I. Situation
A. Enemy Forces
Enemy's Composition, Disposition, Strength
Enemy's Capabilities & Limitations:(DRAW-DG) Defend, Reinforce, Attack, Withdraw, Delay, Gas
Enemy's Most Likely Course Of Action (EMLCOA)
Enemy's Most Dangerous Course of Action
B. Friendly Forces
Higher's Mission & Intent
Adjacent Units
North/South/East/West
Same Echelon
Supporting
C. Attachments/Detachment
D. Civil/Terrain considerations
II. Mission
Who, What (Tactical Task), Where, When, and Why?
III. Execution
A. Commander's Intent[2]
Center of Gravity
Critical Vulnerability
Exploitation Plan
Desired Endstate
B. Concept of the Operations
Scheme of Maneuver
Fire Support Plan
C. Tasks
D. Coordinating Instructions
IV. Administration/Logistics (Service Support in the Army version)
A. Administration - "Bad Guys & Bandages": Enemy Prisoners of War ("EPW") & Casualty evacuation ("Casevac") Plans
B. Logistics - "Beans, Bullets, & Batteries": Food, Ammunition, Supply, Communications, Pyrotechnics, etc.
V. Command/Signal (Command and Signal in the Army version)
A. Signal
Primary
Alternate
Contingency
Emergency
B. Command
Location of Key Leaders
Succession of Command
METT-TC - Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops available, Time, and Civilian considerations.
Mission
After receiving an essential task and purpose, either in a warning order or the OPORD, the platoon leader can then begin the analysis of his own mission. He may use a refined product to better visualize the interrelationships of the terrain, the enemy, and friendly forces. These may include a MCOO and/or the situational template (SITEMP), if available. The platoon leader’s goal in this analysis is to clarify what the scout platoon is to accomplish and why the platoon must accomplish it. Key considerations in the analysis include the following:
What is my task and purpose for this operation?
What is the commander’s intent?
What are the specified tasks for the operation (those that the commander stated must be accomplished)? (NOTE: In the OPORD, these tasks are outlined in paragraph 3, which comprises the commander’s intent, concept of the operation, tasks to subordinate units, and coordinating instructions.)
What are the implied tasks for the operation? These are other tasks, not specifically noted by the commander, that must be accomplished during the operation.
What are the essential tasks for the operation? These are all tasks, both specified and implied, that are absolutely required to ensure mission success.
Enemy
The platoon leader’s analysis of the enemy situation should focus on the areas outlined in FM 71-1 (doctrinal analysis and objectives, composition and disposition, capabilities, weaknesses, anticipated COAs, and factors that can influence these COAs). The analysis can focus on the following considerations:
What types of enemy units is the platoon up against?
Where are these units?
What is the enemy doing?
How strong is he?
What kind of equipment does he have?
What are his capabilities and weaknesses?
Where is he vulnerable?
Where are his kill zones and fire sacks?
What are the enemy’s intentions, doctrinal objectives, and most probable COA(s)?
What can he do in response to friendly actions?
Terrain
The platoon leader analyzes the terrain using the factors of OAKOC: observation and fields of fire; avenues of approach; key terrain; obstacles; and cover and concealment.
Troops
The platoon leader’s analysis of troops available for an operation includes an assessment of the platoon’s vehicles and equipment. Considerations in the analysis include the following:
What is the present condition of the platoon’s soldiers, vehicles, and equipment?
What is the supply status of ammunition, fuel, and other necessary items?
What is the state of training of the platoon?
What is the state of morale?
How much sleep have the men had?
How much sleep can they get before and during the operation?
Does the platoon need any additional equipment to support or accomplish its mission?
What attachments does the platoon have (or require) to accomplish its mission?
How many OPs (mounted/dismounted) can be manned with the available assets?
How big a frontage can be covered with the available assets?
Time Available
The platoon leader’s analysis of the time available for an operation begins with the “one-third/two-thirds” rule of planning and preparation discussed earlier in this section. This principle allows the platoon leader to use one-third of planning and preparation time himself, then to allocate the remaining two-third to subordinates. Additional considerations in the analysis should include the following:
How much time is available to plan and conduct reconnaissance?
How much time is available for rearming, refueling, and resupply?
How long will it take the platoon to move to planned OPs, to the line of departure (LD), and/or to the objective?
Is there enough time for rehearsals?
How much time is available to the enemy for the activities listed in the previous items?
How does the potential enemy timeline for planning and preparation compare with that developed for friendly forces?
Civilian Considerations
In his analysis of how the platoon will handle situations involving civilians (including stability and support operations), the platoon leader should assess the following considerations:
What are the applicable rules of engagement (ROE) and/or rules of interaction (ROI)?
What procedures and guidelines will the platoon use in dealing with refugees, prisoners, and other civilians?
Will the platoon be working with civilian organizations, such as governmental agencies, private groups, or the media?
Will the platoon be tasked to conduct stability operations (such as peace operations or noncombatant evacuation) or support operations (such as humanitarian or environmental assistance)?
I. Situation
A. Enemy Forces
Enemy's Composition, Disposition, Strength
Enemy's Capabilities & Limitations:(DRAW-DG) Defend, Reinforce, Attack, Withdraw, Delay, Gas
Enemy's Most Likely Course Of Action (EMLCOA)
Enemy's Most Dangerous Course of Action
B. Friendly Forces
Higher's Mission & Intent
Adjacent Units
North/South/East/West
Same Echelon
Supporting
C. Attachments/Detachment
D. Civil/Terrain considerations
II. Mission
Who, What (Tactical Task), Where, When, and Why?
III. Execution
A. Commander's Intent[2]
Center of Gravity
Critical Vulnerability
Exploitation Plan
Desired Endstate
B. Concept of the Operations
Scheme of Maneuver
Fire Support Plan
C. Tasks
D. Coordinating Instructions
IV. Administration/Logistics (Service Support in the Army version)
A. Administration - "Bad Guys & Bandages": Enemy Prisoners of War ("EPW") & Casualty evacuation ("Casevac") Plans
B. Logistics - "Beans, Bullets, & Batteries": Food, Ammunition, Supply, Communications, Pyrotechnics, etc.
V. Command/Signal (Command and Signal in the Army version)
A. Signal
Primary
Alternate
Contingency
Emergency
B. Command
Location of Key Leaders
Succession of Command
METT-TC - Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops available, Time, and Civilian considerations.
Mission
After receiving an essential task and purpose, either in a warning order or the OPORD, the platoon leader can then begin the analysis of his own mission. He may use a refined product to better visualize the interrelationships of the terrain, the enemy, and friendly forces. These may include a MCOO and/or the situational template (SITEMP), if available. The platoon leader’s goal in this analysis is to clarify what the scout platoon is to accomplish and why the platoon must accomplish it. Key considerations in the analysis include the following:
What is my task and purpose for this operation?
What is the commander’s intent?
What are the specified tasks for the operation (those that the commander stated must be accomplished)? (NOTE: In the OPORD, these tasks are outlined in paragraph 3, which comprises the commander’s intent, concept of the operation, tasks to subordinate units, and coordinating instructions.)
What are the implied tasks for the operation? These are other tasks, not specifically noted by the commander, that must be accomplished during the operation.
What are the essential tasks for the operation? These are all tasks, both specified and implied, that are absolutely required to ensure mission success.
Enemy
The platoon leader’s analysis of the enemy situation should focus on the areas outlined in FM 71-1 (doctrinal analysis and objectives, composition and disposition, capabilities, weaknesses, anticipated COAs, and factors that can influence these COAs). The analysis can focus on the following considerations:
What types of enemy units is the platoon up against?
Where are these units?
What is the enemy doing?
How strong is he?
What kind of equipment does he have?
What are his capabilities and weaknesses?
Where is he vulnerable?
Where are his kill zones and fire sacks?
What are the enemy’s intentions, doctrinal objectives, and most probable COA(s)?
What can he do in response to friendly actions?
Terrain
The platoon leader analyzes the terrain using the factors of OAKOC: observation and fields of fire; avenues of approach; key terrain; obstacles; and cover and concealment.
Troops
The platoon leader’s analysis of troops available for an operation includes an assessment of the platoon’s vehicles and equipment. Considerations in the analysis include the following:
What is the present condition of the platoon’s soldiers, vehicles, and equipment?
What is the supply status of ammunition, fuel, and other necessary items?
What is the state of training of the platoon?
What is the state of morale?
How much sleep have the men had?
How much sleep can they get before and during the operation?
Does the platoon need any additional equipment to support or accomplish its mission?
What attachments does the platoon have (or require) to accomplish its mission?
How many OPs (mounted/dismounted) can be manned with the available assets?
How big a frontage can be covered with the available assets?
Time Available
The platoon leader’s analysis of the time available for an operation begins with the “one-third/two-thirds” rule of planning and preparation discussed earlier in this section. This principle allows the platoon leader to use one-third of planning and preparation time himself, then to allocate the remaining two-third to subordinates. Additional considerations in the analysis should include the following:
How much time is available to plan and conduct reconnaissance?
How much time is available for rearming, refueling, and resupply?
How long will it take the platoon to move to planned OPs, to the line of departure (LD), and/or to the objective?
Is there enough time for rehearsals?
How much time is available to the enemy for the activities listed in the previous items?
How does the potential enemy timeline for planning and preparation compare with that developed for friendly forces?
Civilian Considerations
In his analysis of how the platoon will handle situations involving civilians (including stability and support operations), the platoon leader should assess the following considerations:
What are the applicable rules of engagement (ROE) and/or rules of interaction (ROI)?
What procedures and guidelines will the platoon use in dealing with refugees, prisoners, and other civilians?
Will the platoon be working with civilian organizations, such as governmental agencies, private groups, or the media?
Will the platoon be tasked to conduct stability operations (such as peace operations or noncombatant evacuation) or support operations (such as humanitarian or environmental assistance)?