Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When concealed carrying, OODA Loop is good to train. Decision making is key in concealed carry. No lethal encounter is the same, training concealed carry mind for deadly encounter decision making could mean the difference between life and death. In my concealed carry journey, one thing I do is train OODA Loop, simply by watching a show or movie and naming things I will drawn my Glock 19 pistol on. For instance "The next blonde haired person". This also helps situational awareness as well as concealed carry.
From: https://fs.blog/2018/01/john-boyd-ooda-loop/
1: Observe
The first step in the OODA Loop is to observe. At this stage, the main focus is to build a comprehensive picture of the situation with as much accuracy as possible.
A fighter pilot needs to consider: What is immediately affecting me? What is affecting my opponent? What could affect us later on? Can I make any predictions, and how accurate were my prior ones? A pilot’s environment changes rapidly, so these observations need to be broad and fluid.
And information alone is not enough. The observation stage requires awareness of the overarching meaning of the information. It also necessitates separating the information which is relevant for a particular decision from that which is not. You have to add context to the variables.
The observation stage is vital in decision-making processes.
2: Orient
Orientation, the second stage of the OODA loop, is frequently misunderstood or skipped because it is less intuitive than the other stages. Boyd referred to it as the schwerpunkt, a German term which loosely translates to “the main emphasis.” In this context, to orient is to recognize the barriers that might interfere with the other parts of the process.
“Orientation isn’t just a state you’re in; it’s a process. You’re always orienting.”
— John Boyd
Even if we are at a disadvantage to begin with, having fewer resources or less information, Boyd maintained that the Orient step ensures that we can outsmart an opponent. Boyd was one of the first people to discuss the importance of building a toolbox of mental models, prior to Charlie Munger’s popularization of the concept among investors.
Boyd employed a brilliant metaphor for this — a snowmobile. In one talk, he described how a snowmobile comprises elements of different devices. The caterpillar treads of a tank, skis, the outboard motor of a boat, the handlebars of a bike — each of those elements is useless alone, but combining them creates a functional vehicle.
As Boyd put it: “A loser is someone (individual or group) who cannot build snowmobiles when facing uncertainty and unpredictable change; whereas a winner is someone (individual or group) who can build snowmobiles, and employ them in an appropriate fashion, when facing uncertainty and unpredictable change.”
To orient ourselves, we have to build a metaphorical snowmobile by combining practical concepts from different disciplines.
3. Decide
No surprises here. Having gathered information and oriented ourselves, we have to make an informed decision. The previous two steps should have generated a plethora of ideas, so this is the point where we choose the most relevant option.
Boyd cautioned against first-conclusion bias, explaining that we cannot keep making the same decision again and again. This part of the loop needs to be flexible and open to Bayesian updating. In some of his notes, Boyd described this step as the hypothesis stage. The implication is that we should test the decisions we make at this point in the loop, spotting their flaws and including any issues in future observation stages.
4. Act
While technically a decision-making process, the OODA loop is all about action. The ability to act upon rational decisions is a serious advantage.
The other steps are mere precursors. A decision made, now is the time to act upon it. Also known as the test stage, this is when we experiment to see how good our decision was. Did we observe the right information? Did we use the best possible mental models? Did we get swayed by biases and other barriers? Can we disprove the prior hypothesis? Whatever the outcome, we then cycle back to the first part of the loop and begin observing again.
My Glock 19 Setup:
Gen 3 Glock 19
Light Fighter Innovations Stippling/Frame Work
Jagerwerks Slide Work and RMR Cut
Trijicon RM09 Type 2 RMR Optic
Heinie Straight Eight Suppressor Height Sights
Agency Arms Magwell
CMC Triggers Match Barrel
SSVi Tyr Trigger
15# ISMI Flat Recoil Spring/Stainless Steel Guide Rod
Streamlight TLR-7A 500 Lumen Weapon Light
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*Disclaimer: This is not an instructional video. This is an example of the training I personally do.
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When concealed carrying, OODA Loop is good to train. Decision making is key in concealed carry. No lethal encounter is the same, training concealed carry mind for deadly encounter decision making could mean the difference between life and death. In my concealed carry journey, one thing I do is train OODA Loop, simply by watching a show or movie and naming things I will drawn my Glock 19 pistol on. For instance "The next blonde haired person". This also helps situational awareness as well as concealed carry.
From: https://fs.blog/2018/01/john-boyd-ooda-loop/
1: Observe
The first step in the OODA Loop is to observe. At this stage, the main focus is to build a comprehensive picture of the situation with as much accuracy as possible.
A fighter pilot needs to consider: What is immediately affecting me? What is affecting my opponent? What could affect us later on? Can I make any predictions, and how accurate were my prior ones? A pilot’s environment changes rapidly, so these observations need to be broad and fluid.
And information alone is not enough. The observation stage requires awareness of the overarching meaning of the information. It also necessitates separating the information which is relevant for a particular decision from that which is not. You have to add context to the variables.
The observation stage is vital in decision-making processes.
2: Orient
Orientation, the second stage of the OODA loop, is frequently misunderstood or skipped because it is less intuitive than the other stages. Boyd referred to it as the schwerpunkt, a German term which loosely translates to “the main emphasis.” In this context, to orient is to recognize the barriers that might interfere with the other parts of the process.
“Orientation isn’t just a state you’re in; it’s a process. You’re always orienting.”
— John Boyd
Even if we are at a disadvantage to begin with, having fewer resources or less information, Boyd maintained that the Orient step ensures that we can outsmart an opponent. Boyd was one of the first people to discuss the importance of building a toolbox of mental models, prior to Charlie Munger’s popularization of the concept among investors.
Boyd employed a brilliant metaphor for this — a snowmobile. In one talk, he described how a snowmobile comprises elements of different devices. The caterpillar treads of a tank, skis, the outboard motor of a boat, the handlebars of a bike — each of those elements is useless alone, but combining them creates a functional vehicle.
As Boyd put it: “A loser is someone (individual or group) who cannot build snowmobiles when facing uncertainty and unpredictable change; whereas a winner is someone (individual or group) who can build snowmobiles, and employ them in an appropriate fashion, when facing uncertainty and unpredictable change.”
To orient ourselves, we have to build a metaphorical snowmobile by combining practical concepts from different disciplines.
3. Decide
No surprises here. Having gathered information and oriented ourselves, we have to make an informed decision. The previous two steps should have generated a plethora of ideas, so this is the point where we choose the most relevant option.
Boyd cautioned against first-conclusion bias, explaining that we cannot keep making the same decision again and again. This part of the loop needs to be flexible and open to Bayesian updating. In some of his notes, Boyd described this step as the hypothesis stage. The implication is that we should test the decisions we make at this point in the loop, spotting their flaws and including any issues in future observation stages.
4. Act
While technically a decision-making process, the OODA loop is all about action. The ability to act upon rational decisions is a serious advantage.
The other steps are mere precursors. A decision made, now is the time to act upon it. Also known as the test stage, this is when we experiment to see how good our decision was. Did we observe the right information? Did we use the best possible mental models? Did we get swayed by biases and other barriers? Can we disprove the prior hypothesis? Whatever the outcome, we then cycle back to the first part of the loop and begin observing again.
My Glock 19 Setup:
Gen 3 Glock 19
Light Fighter Innovations Stippling/Frame Work
Jagerwerks Slide Work and RMR Cut
Trijicon RM09 Type 2 RMR Optic
Heinie Straight Eight Suppressor Height Sights
Agency Arms Magwell
CMC Triggers Match Barrel
SSVi Tyr Trigger
15# ISMI Flat Recoil Spring/Stainless Steel Guide Rod
Streamlight TLR-7A 500 Lumen Weapon Light
#ConcealedCarry #Glock #GunsDaily #2A #GlockPorn #CCW Glock Concealed Carry Tips
*Disclaimer: This is not an instructional video. This is an example of the training I personally do.
CATCH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
facebook.com/CaptainBerz
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