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Practice

Friday, April 19, 2013 5:42

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The skill of situational awareness cannot be overstated. Simply put, situational awareness is the ability, no matter where you are, to assess your surroundings quickly, determine the presence of any possible threats, and also determine response in case of threat. It’s something many of us here at Camping Survival practice whenever we are in public places, from the grocery store to city streets. How do YOU practice situational awareness in your daily life?

Commenter 1: “I’ve been a LEO for almost 14 years and I never go out to eat or to a public place without looking for an alternate exit other than the way I came in and I NEVER sit with my back to an entrance.”

Commenter 2: “Im the same man! Never have my back to an entrance, and even try to face the cash register if possible (if someone with bad intentions comes in, that’s the first place they’ll be heading, and I want to see them before they see me).”

Commenter 3: “I keep a cars length in front of me.so as to not get boxed in and.i can drive away from whatever situation. I also slow roll to a red light, dont stop, eapecially at night. Lastly, i tend to look at both sides of roadway. I sweep the roads. I have a background in executive protection.”

Commenter 4: “I work as the “meter guy” for the electric company, I do disconnects for non-payment. Needless to say people are never happy to see me, and some will do whatever it takes to keep me from doing my job. I always have to be on the lookout for bad dogs and bad people, not to mention the fact I work with energized equipment that could break at any moment. I’ve learned sometimes the best way to avoid a “situation” is to not be there when the situation occurs. Move fast and deliberately to avoid confrontation and calm tense emotions by remaining calm, but strong. Got me out of some very tense moments.”