Applying the Goal-Question-Indicator-Metric (GQIM) Method to Perform Military Situational Analysis

Abstract

When developing situational awareness in support of military operations, the U.S. armed forces use a mnemonic, or memory aide, to enable planners at all echelons to provide a comprehensive analysis of the situation. The mnemonic is METT-TC, which stands for mission, enemy, time, terrain, troops available, and civil-military considerations. By coupling METT-TC with the goal-question-indicator-metric (GQIM) method for goal-driven measurement, military planners can develop operational resilience metrics that are mission oriented and take advantage of situational awareness. This technical note describes how to use the two methods in tandem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 2016
Accession Number
AD1045008

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  • Douglas Gray

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

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