NATO Military Committee: Structure and Role (nato.int)

• The MC is the oldest permanent NATO body after the North Atlantic Council, formed shortly after NATO's creation.
• It provides direction to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation.
• The committee meets at the Chiefs of Defence level three times a year, with one meeting hosted by a member nation.

"The Military Committee (MC) is NATO's senior military authority, providing consensus-based military advice to the North Atlantic Council and the Nuclear Planning Group. It consists of senior officers (three-star generals/admirals) from each member country, representing their Chiefs of Defence. The Chair, NATO's senior military official, serves a three-year term. The committee meets weekly and is supported by the International Military Staff. It plays a crucial role in translating political decisions into military direction and developing strategic concepts for the Alliance."