The Cooper Colors
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Situational awareness...
https://modernsurvivalblog.com/security/coopers-color-code-definition/
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Interesting! I like it because it provides a handy "map" of alertness levels for people inexperienced in combat or any volatile situation. If you find yourself in a dicey atmosphere, you can invoke the code to help you quickly decide which mental state you want to be in, without wasting a lot of time.
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Cooper is dead, but his stuff is well worth reading. Gunsite is still open...
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Pretty good advice, but I dont like that there is no situation between white and yellow.
You are not supposed to be in "white" mode.
However, in "yellow" mode, "Your life may be in danger and you may have to do something about it."
Who wants to go around in life assuming that their life is always in danger???? Not me!!! not worth it.
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@taiwan_girl said in The Cooper Colors:
Pretty good advice, but I dont like that there is no situation between white and yellow.
Good point. Maybe you could make up your own color. Like, your life is not in danger, but that could change quick. Maybe call it cream.
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@taiwan_girl said in The Cooper Colors:
Pretty good advice, but I dont like that there is no situation between white and yellow.
You are not supposed to be in "white" mode.
However, in "yellow" mode, "Your life may be in danger and you may have to do something about it."
Who wants to go around in life assuming that their life is always in danger???? Not me!!! not worth it.
The system works and has worked for thousands of people. I always scan a room, check for weapons, escape routes, cover, etc. I take note of people in parking lots and when in public, try to know what's going on around me.
For most people, their life will never be subject to violence, not the kind that Cooper is talking about. But If you ever find yourself in such a situation, you may be quite glad you didn't ignore the obvious warnings...
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@taiwan_girl said in The Cooper Colors:
Pretty good advice, but I dont like that there is no situation between white and yellow.
You are not supposed to be in "white" mode.
However, in "yellow" mode, "Your life may be in danger and you may have to do something about it."
Who wants to go around in life assuming that their life is always in danger???? Not me!!! not worth it.
I think that that's just a function of the wording; I don't think the goal is to always presume mortal danger. It's more like how we're taught to drive. My driver's ed teacher taught us this acronym:
SIPDE: Search, Identify, Plan, Decide, Execute.
Safe driving involves a constant state of fulfilling the acronym with everything you see.
(We did situational awareness stuff a lot in martial arts, FWIW.)
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Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka
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@Catseye3 said in The Cooper Colors:
My father's version was simpler: "Drive like everyone around you is stupid."
Bikers and cyclists learn it as "ride like no one can see you."
