Which term does C-METL stand for?

• A. Combat Mission Essential Task List
• B. Core Mission Essential Task List
• C. Central Mission Essential Task List
• D. Comprehensive Mission Essential Task List

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to know what the C-METL naming convention means in Army readiness terms. METL stands for Mission Essential Task List—the tasks a unit must be able to perform to accomplish its mission. The prefix C- in C-METL signals Core, identifying the essential subset of those tasks that are central to the unit’s primary missions. In other words, these are the non-negotiable tasks that define the unit’s core capabilities and readiness.

So, C-METL stands for Core Mission Essential Task List. The other options don’t fit because they alter the intended meaning of the prefix (Combat, Central, or Comprehensive) in a way that isn’t used in standard Army terminology, and the established concept is that the core set of essential tasks is what the C- designation highlights.