Unifying Awareness

Situational awareness is almost a Marine Corps training tenet. Attention to detail is probably the first situational awareness concept that a Marine learns. From that point on each Marine gains tool that permits him or her to execute multiple tasks simultaneously or linearly depending on the specialty training and core competencies taught and learned in the Marine Corps. Some of these interrelated tools used to enhance situation awareness are the skills, concepts, and competencies listed below.

• Estimating the situation - METT-T and METT-TSL
•  Utilizing the OODA Loop 
• Development of paragraph one, situation, of the five paragraph order
• Cognitive skills development and application 
• Effective communications skills using any media and format 
• Combining experience, training, and environmental factors

The combination of these creates a mental awareness that allows the Marine to make better decisions, which is the goal of situational awareness.