Guess what today is!
...it's time for your #satipoftheday!
That's right! I'm back...again! I had to take a little more time off for my other job, but now I'm back at it!
Back in February, I left off with the second of the five physical senses; so today l, we'll discuss #3: smell.
You might ask yourself how smell plays into situational awareness, but if you think about it, it can. Imagine responding to an active shooter, and entering a section of a building to the smell of burned powder. That might be a hint. Or how about the smell of smoke alerting you to a nearby fire.
Our sense of smell might not play as large a part in our SA as sight or hearing, but it still helps us form a more complete picture of our environment. Don't downplay it's role, and don't forget to use it.
To learn more about this and other situational awareness related topics, contact us at pete.w@defensiveapplicationstraininggroup.com
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