NOT a METT-TC factor affecting medical evacuation?

• A. Patient condition
• B. Weather
• C. Terrain elevation
• D. Availability of resources

Answer: (C)

In MEDEVAC planning, the factors you consider come from the METT-TC framework, with terrain and weather treated as one combined category because access, safety, and timing depend on both the ground features and the atmospheric conditions. Elevation is a specific aspect of terrain, and while it can affect aircraft performance and route viability, it is not listed as a separate METT-TC factor. You evaluate elevation within the broader terrain and weather factor, not as its own item, which is why it isn’t a distinct METT-TC consideration for MEDEVAC. The other elements—patient condition (medical priority), availability of resources (logistics and support), and weather (part of terrain and weather)—are all aligned with METT-TC planning for evacuation.