

Situational awareness isn’t about being paranoid—it’s about staying ahead of the threat. There are three basic levels of awareness:
🔘 White (Unaware): Distracted, oblivious, lost in your phone. This is when you’re most vulnerable.
🟡 Yellow (Alert, but Relaxed): Aware of your surroundings, head on a swivel, but not tense. This is where you should be most of the time.
🔴 Red (Imminent Threat): You’ve identified a real danger, and now you’re ready to act.
Most people live in Condition White, completely unaware of what’s around them. Stay in Yellow, and you’ll see threats before they become problems.
-Ryan