# **Surveillance Protips**

If you follow my Twitter ([@ohshint_](https://twitter.com/ohshint_)), you may have noticed that recently have tweeting some useful surveillance tips and tricks using the hashtag [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click).

For those who don't use and/or don't care about Twitter, you can view all of these pro-tips on this page. I will be updating this page whenever I post a new surveillance pro-tip.

## **Surveillance Protip 1**

> Posted on *18/11/2021* at *10:17 PM.*  
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461579314365796355](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461579314365796355)

[#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click): 

When conducting foot surveillance. Many times operators will change their shirt, put on a different coat or put on a hat. 

But they won't ever change their shoes once.

 People notice seemingly small details like this, so counter it by changing your shoes!


## **Surveillance Protip 2**

> Posted on *20/11/2021* at *3:38 PM.*  
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1462203715411066884](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1462203715411066884)

[#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click) 2: 

Situational awareness is important. 

Always practice proper OODA loops and awareness when working in the field.  
Read more in US Army - TC 3-22.69: 

- [PDF] [https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32030-TC_3-22.69-000-WEB-1.pdf](https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32030-TC_3-22.69-000-WEB-1.pdf)

This will help you "get off the X" and avoid getting burned.

Attached image:

![OODA-Loop-Flowchart.png](https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Surveillance_Protips/Images/OODA-Loop-Flowchart.png)