Color code for dummies...

Kentucky Deer Hunter · January 22, 2007, 03:34 PM

I've been here for a little while now and really enjoy reading all the information here. However, I do have one question... Can someone lay out the Color Level of Awareness Code (sounded good at least) if that is what it is called. Obviously Red would be high... Dumb question, I know

Samurai · January 22, 2007, 05:20 PM

Red is high alert, Yellow is medium, Nobody's ever been to Green, so we don't really know.

But is that it? Just three colors to describe all of our emotions?!? No, surely not!

I suggest we expand this code a little:

Green = New/Unfamiliar Situation.
Blue = Dead.
Orange = Hunting.
Purple = In the process of being beaten.
Polka Dots = Already shot.
Stripes = Multiple Lacerations.
Plaid = Ludicrus Speed!
Callico = Being drug behind a truck.
Pink = Chickening Out.
White = Scared.
Black = Hiding.
Brown = Just really, really dirty.

Anyone else? Make sense?

ArfinGreebly · January 22, 2007, 05:23 PM

There's a detailed description here:
http://www.albany.edu/ssw/projectsafe/awareness.html

natjohnb · January 22, 2007, 05:25 PM

WHITE- completely unaware of surroundings (most people are in this state, it's what BGs look for)

YELLOW- Aware of the surroundings and looking for threats (the state of mind everyone should be in without being paranoid)

ORANGE-Potential threat has been recognized, are in the state of mind to take steps to avoid or prepare for possible confrontation

RED- Threat is real. Fight or Flight

BreacherUp! · January 22, 2007, 08:08 PM

The biggest part missing here is the setting of "triggers" and "safeties" when in Orange. Briefly described as formulating a plan. Setting a trigger (if the guy does X, I'm doing Y), and safeties (again, if guy does X, I'm doing Z - read deescalation). Failing to set triggers and safeties (or formulating a basic plan) will not necessarily put you in black, but it will slow your reaction time.
The stuff works. We used this model considerably in the sand box, and it payed big dividends.

BerettaBuckeye · January 22, 2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Green = New/Unfamiliar Situation.
Blue = Dead.
Orange = Hunting.
Purple = In the process of being beaten.
Polka Dots = Already shot.
Stripes = Multiple Lacerations.
Plaid = Ludicrus Speed!
Callico = Being drug behind a truck.
Pink = Chickening Out.
White = Scared.
Black = Hiding.
Brown = Just really, really dirty.

Ha, I may just steal that for a new kick butt signature

mete · January 22, 2007, 10:22 PM

White is when you're wearing a big sign that says SUCKER. RED -it's time to change pants. Orange - ask 'Which is the fastest way out of Dodge ?'

T. O'Heir · January 23, 2007, 02:05 AM

"...Dumb question..." No such thing. The only dumb/stupid question is the one not asked. However, there is no 'colour' code. Your should always be aware of what's going on around you. You don't always need to react, but you should pay attention to your surroundings and be prepared to react.
Carrying yourself with confidence eliminates a lot of BS. Criminals look for people who look like they won't fight back. Look like a victim and you'll be one.

Tom Givens · January 23, 2007, 03:32 PM

You might want to read this
http://www.teddytactical.com/Sharpen...0Awareness.htm

January 22, 2007, 03:34 PM	#1
Kentucky Deer Hunter Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2006 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 110	Color code for dummies... I've been here for a little while now and really enjoy reading all the information here. However, I do have one question... Can someone lay out the Color Level of Awareness Code (sounded good at least) if that is what it is called. Obviously Red would be high... Dumb question, I know __________________ It's all fun and games until a piece of hot brass goes down your shirt... Imagine if every outdoorsman taught the sport to 2 young people -----> *What are you doing to save our sport?*

January 22, 2007, 05:20 PM	#2
Samurai Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 901	Red is high alert, Yellow is medium, Nobody's ever been to Green, so we don't really know. But is that it? Just three colors to describe all of our emotions?!? No, surely not! I suggest we expand this code a little: Green = New/Unfamiliar Situation. Blue = Dead. Orange = Hunting. Purple = In the process of being beaten. Polka Dots = Already shot. Stripes = Multiple Lacerations. Plaid = Ludicrus Speed! Callico = Being drug behind a truck. Pink = Chickening Out. White = Scared. Black = Hiding. Brown = Just really, really dirty. Anyone else? Make sense? __________________ - Honor is a wonderful and glorious thing... until it gets you killed! - Why is it that we fire 1,000 rounds and know that we need more practice, but yet we punch a bag 10 times and think we know how to fight? - When in doubt, train, train, train...

January 22, 2007, 05:23 PM	#3
ArfinGreebly Member Join Date: November 3, 2006 Location: North Idaho Posts: 48	Awareness Spectrum There's a detailed description here: http://www.albany.edu/ssw/projectsafe/awareness.html

January 22, 2007, 08:08 PM	#5
BreacherUp! Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Posts: 566	The biggest part missing here is the setting of "triggers" and "safeties" when in Orange. Briefly described as formulating a plan. Setting a trigger (if the guy does X, I'm doing Y), and safeties (again, if guy does X, I'm doing Z - read deescalation). Failing to set triggers and safeties (or formulating a basic plan) will not necessarily put you in black, but it will slow your reaction time. The stuff works. We used this model considerably in the sand box, and it payed big dividends. __________________ Life's tough. But it's tougher when you're stupid.

January 22, 2007, 05:25 PM	#4
natjohnb Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 508	WHITE- completely unaware of surroundings (most people are in this state, it's what BGs look for) YELLOW- Aware of the surroundings and looking for threats (the state of mind everyone should be in without being paranoid) ORANGE-Potential threat has been recognized, are in the state of mind to take steps to avoid or prepare for possible confrontation RED- Threat is real. Fight or Flight

January 22, 2007, 10:22 PM	#7
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	White is when you're wearing a big sign that says SUCKER. RED -it's time to change pants. Orange - ask 'Which is the fastest way out of Dodge ?'

January 23, 2007, 02:05 AM	#8
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...Dumb question..." No such thing. The only dumb/stupid question is the one not asked. However, there is no 'colour' code. Your should always be aware of what's going on around you. You don't always need to react, but you should pay attention to your surroundings and be prepared to react. Carrying yourself with confidence eliminates a lot of BS. Criminals look for people who look like they won't fight back. Look like a victim and you'll be one.

January 23, 2007, 03:32 PM	#9
Tom Givens Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Memphis Posts: 193	You might want to read this http://www.teddytactical.com/Sharpen...0Awareness.htm