What term describes an asset with all subsystems 100% functional and able to operate as designed?

• A. Fully Mission Capable (FMC)
• B. Not Mission Capable Supply (NMCS)
• C. Partially Mission Capable (PMC)
• D. Not Mission Capable Maintenance (NMCM)

Answer: (A)

Fully mission capable describes an asset where every subsystem is functioning at design specification and the unit can perform the full range of its assigned missions without limitations. When all subsystems—engine, avionics, electrical, navigation, communication, sensors, and mission systems—are 100% functional, there are no deficiencies that would hinder mission execution, so the asset is ready to operate as designed in any required role. The other readiness states reflect various constraints: being not mission capable due to supply means parts or support are unavailable; not mission capable due to maintenance indicates unresolved faults; and partially mission capable means some but not all mission requirements can be met. But with every system operating at peak performance, the asset meets the criteria for full operational readiness.