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Stay Ahead of the Threat

Stay Ahead of the Threat

Situational Awareness for Critical Encounters
Last updated 3/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Cooper's Color code and OODA Loop
  • The US Marine Corps Situational Awareness System
  • Body Language Specifics
  • Spotting Threats and How to Respond

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 2h 6m total length
  • Introduction2:22
  • Three Levels of Awareness2:41

    The 3 Levels of Awareness are Perception - Comprehension - Projection.

  • Cooper's Color Code8:47

    Cooper's Color Code shows the relationship between human physiology and stress stimuli. The phases of awareness are:

    White

    Yellow

    Orange

    Red

    Black


  • OODA loop6:26

    Boyd's OODA loop is the process we use to see new information and then turn it into action.

    Observe

    Orient

    Decide

    Act

  • Combat Profiling Orgin5:17

    Combat Profiling began with the USMC back in 2007 after countless casualties form IED's and Sniper attacks.

  • Environmental Mood3:13

    Environmental Mood is part of the baseline that helps us understand when a situation is suspect.

  • Location Importance4:22

    Habitual Areas

    Anchor Points

    Natural Lines of Drift

  • Body Language4:13

    •Dominant vs. Submissive

    •Uncomfortable vs. Comfortable

    •Interested vs. Uninterested

  • Automatic Body Responses34:05

    •Sweating

    •Flushed Red

    •White/ashen

    •Pulsating Vein

    •Dilated/Constricted Pupils

    •Shaking/Trembling

  • Interpersonal Distancing38:47

    •Intimate Closeness

    •Friend Zone

    •Stranger Distance

    •Proxemic Push vs. Pull

  • Symbols3:39

    •Flags

    •Graffiti

    •Tattoos

    •Bumper stickers

    •Symbolic Clothing

  • Bias for Action and Critical Action Curve3:35

    •Important to Avoid Paralysis by Analysis

    •Freeze/Flight/Fight Response

    •Stay ahead of the power curve

  • Decisions in Crisis3:38
  • Persona and Resources5:49

    •Soft Target

    •Grey Man Concept

    Hard Target

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    Left of Bang

    CPJournal

    ARC

Requirements

  • No Prerequisites, very good for anyone interested in personal safety and security.

Description

In today’s unpredictable world, staying aware of your surroundings is crucial for personal safety, especially in high-stress situations. Join a seasoned military trainer and discover how to enhance your situational awareness, allowing you to stay one step ahead of potential threats and protect your loved ones.

This course introduces you to the Combat Profiling system, a revolutionary tool developed by the U.S. military in 2007. The system has been instrumental in saving hundreds of lives, helping operatives identify and assess potential dangers before they escalate. Combat Profiling uses proven techniques that empower you to read behavioral cues, identify anomalies, and quickly assess threats in your environment.

You’ll gain practical insights and hands-on lessons directly from those who have spent years in combat situations. These techniques are not just theoretical but are designed to be immediately applicable to everyday situations, from navigating crowded public spaces to ensuring your home is secure. You'll learn to spot danger early, make informed decisions under pressure, and respond with confidence when critical moments arise.

With exclusive tips and strategies used by elite operatives, you’ll gain the tools needed to become more prepared, alert, and effective in preventing threats before they reach a critical stage. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and mindset to stay safer, more aware, and ready for any encounter that comes your way.

Who this course is for:

  • Beneficial for beginners as well as US military veterans.