Cooper Colour Code

The Cooper Colour Code was first used by United States Marine Jeff Cooper and focuses on one's correct combat mindset.

There are four levels of alertness - White, Yellow, Orange and Red.

White
A state where you are totally switched off. 95% of people usually are in this state, living in their own bubble. This is the most dangerous state for a bodyguard to be in.

Yellow
A state of relaxed alertness. There is no specific threat but one is aware of the world's dangers and prepared to defend himself/herself and his personal Principal when required. Overall, this state requires the bodyguard to be relaxed yet alert.

Orange
Code referring to a specific alert. Having noted a potential threat, one has to evaluate his or her sources. To run, fight or wait.

Red
Code referring to the threat having escalated and one has to fight, based on the decisions made in Code Orange.

Black
While not an official Cooper Colour Code level, it denotes an utter breakdown of physical and mental performance.