Retired Navy SEAL Explains How to Prepare for Dangerous Situations | Tradecraft | WIRED

Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and crisis management professional, explains how we can prepare for almost any emergency situation by being ultra aware of our surroundings.



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[itsapenguinmachine]

"trust your eyes, question your ears when it comes to gunshots"
solid advice.

[ubermac]

1. Enter building
2. Locate all exits
3. Never sit with your back to a door.
4. Continue with your life.

[michaelfairchild]

"Before I select my food, can I get a blueprint of this place?"

[MegaDAli]

Every time I watch one of these WIRED videos I'm reminded that there are some extraordinary and terrifying people living among us

[justin_oxford]

This video has just helped me organize my paranoia.

[cchingo]

Imagine trying to throw him a surprise party

[mattblack]

Always ask your waiter for a floor plan along with the menu.

[amalau]

Video: ... Learn how to be more attentive, pay attention to the small things

Me: Mindless scrolling and liking comments while the video plays

[WilSenior]

As a retired Green Beret with many of the same experiences as Clint, I would say that the most important thing he alludes to is being PREPARED and ALWAYS having contingency plans. when you plan to go into dangerous situations and environments, planning, anticipating what could go wrong, and attention to detail can literally mean the difference between life and death. The average person doesn't need to take it the the level we did, but you can apply the same mentality. I don't mean be a fanatical "prepper", but things like practicing changing a tire (this includes every driver in your household), never letting your cellphone battery run down, always have emergency equipment and supplies in your car, especially in the winter. I carry food, water, space blanket, waterproof jacket, lighter, knife, first aid kit, etc. Keep enough gas in your car. Avoid getting lost by mapping your route ahead of time. And have emergency numbers in your phone; not just 911, but roadside assistance, etc.

[skywrecker]

*on a date*
her: "so what do you do in your spare time"
him: "quiet, im evaluating the best line of exit"

[themdwthemdw]

The rolled up newspaper is especially useful if your attacker is a fly.

[corynorell]

They should have had random things happen over the course of this interview to test his situational awareness.

[Keltain]

Clint needs his own YouTube channel for teaching us all this valuable information

[truthseeker]

He said: "Don´t go with the herd." Really good advice.

So you can avoid people trampling each other to death in mass panic, as unfortunately it has happened many times in the history of mankind...

[mj-yovt]

Me: never leaves the house
Also me: I need to watch this video to be prepared

[emilbruunibsen]

Pleeaaasse more of this guy he's great

[tarasgrr]

don't forget your ceramic tiles next time you go out

[sheenashroder]

I appreciate him taking the time to create a video like this. I get teased so much for my habit of locating exits and potential ways to protect myself. I’ve never been attacked, but as a kid, I’ve seen many people in my neighborhood who have been attacked. I like to credit that fact that I’ve been okay for this long because I do my best to keep my wits about. And ultimately, if I do not feel absolutely safe, or that I could potentially escape or be able to defend myself, I just LEAVE. This rarely happens, but sometimes it better just to be safe than sorry.

[emilpind]

Someone: "so what are you doing for a living?"
This guy "living"

[socialismo]

I always tell myself "Let the training kick in" when I'm in a stressful situation. Don't even have training. Just feels good.