Tactical Level
These Tactical Level Resources are part of The CP Journal's Academy.
The Tactical Level develops the individual skills required to recognize change, assess emerging conditions, and act before events unfold.
The resources below build those foundational capabilities through practical instruction, real-world examples, and actionable guidance.
The Tactical Analysis Course
The Tactical Analysis Course introduces the observation and threat recognition principles behind Left of Bang. Through video instruction, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to establish baselines, identify anomalies, and assess human behavior.
Develop the observation skills and analytical discipline required to establish baselines, detect anomalies, and assess emerging threat behavior.
Practice structured observation and decision-making through video instruction and applied exercises grounded in the Left of Bang approach.
Progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications through two levels of instruction.
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Tactical Analysis Course | Executive Overview
This one-hour webinar introduces the underlying problem, explains why individuals and organizations consistently recognize threats too late, and outlines the observation and decision-making principles that form the foundation of the Tactical Analysis Course.
It’s an ideal introduction for supervisors, executives, and organizational leaders who want to understand the approach and share a common framework with personnel completing the course.
The Individual Readiness Playbook
Situational awareness is only valuable if it leads to action. The Individual Readiness Playbook helps you prepare for an uncertain future by developing the plans, capabilities, and resources needed before disasters, outages, and other disruptions occur.
Apply left of bang readiness concepts at the household level to recognize risk early and act before conditions deteriorate.
Build the capabilities required to evacuate when necessary and protect-in-place when appropriate during disasters, outages, and other disruptions.
Develop a practical framework for strengthening your personal and family preparedness over time.
Continue Your Development
The tactical level develops the individual skills needed to recognize change, assess emerging conditions, and prepare before disruption occurs.
The operational level builds on these same principles by applying them across teams, organizations, and decision-making processes.