MCT - An Introduction

To get started with MCT you need to create your first Operation - within this are some distinct areas / categories you'll use to build up your Op and start planning flights. You are free to decide the structure of your Operation (what goes where etc.) as you are the Packages and Package Assets.

To get the most our of MCT, maintain a top-down mindset - everything starts with an Operation which acts as your container for Intel, Logistics and Missions. The Missions you plan are supported by the available Logistics and decided by the Intel you have included.


MCT Side Bar
Using MCT
The main functions of MCT can be found on the left navigation panel, as shown in this image. When you open / start an Operation, it is open 'globally' within MCT meaning you can move between any of these sections seamlessly.

Overview
Provides a welcome section when first opening MCT, showing recently used Operations along with any relevant MCT Online data

MyMCT / MCT Online
Manage your MCT Online profile, operations and / or squadrons. More information can be found in the MyMCT Section


Op Builder
With the exception of the Overview page, each of these main sections have multiple views / components - you can move between these using the respective tabs at the top of the screen found within each of the Op Builder sections.

Op Builder - Operation Overview
This is where you first start when opening or creating an Operation, allowing you to set some global options such as a name among others.

Op Builder - Manage Intel
This section allows you to view and manage the Intel in your Operation - whether you're importing from an ACMI / Track file or adding manually. MCT will also soon support Intel streams.

Op Builder - Manage Logistics
Setup Logistics within your operation such as BLUEFOR airfields and warehouses - Add airfields from a known list or create your own for road bases and aircraft carriers.

Op Builder - Build Missions
Create or modify missions in this section - you define the Operation environment here (the terrain / map in use) along with Bullseye and other Mission specific options.


Pinned Ops
MCT allows you 'pin' operations once saved - this will display them on the left panel for easy access. The icon used can be changed for each Operation in the Op Overview section.


MCT Extras
MCT includes a number of other resources and tools to help you in a mission commander / builder role, along with access to MCT Settings, Debug / Troubleshooting and general information about the program.

MCT Library
Provides in-app access to the MCT Library - an open source catalogue of all known military units often used within Military sims such as DCS. For more information, see https://www.MCToolbox.uk/MCTLibrary

MCT Tools
A collection of non-specific tools to help you out in a Mission Commander role.


This page is being regularly updated with additional content during the Early Access Period. Any mistakes can be reported in the MCT Discord.