situational awareness

noun2

1. •
   The perception and comprehension of one’s environment as a whole, including peripheral or less obvious cues, maintained as an ongoing process of monitoring, interpreting, and anticipating developments, especially in contexts requiring safety or rapid decision-making.
2. •
   The ability to perceive and comprehend one’s surroundings and to anticipate potential changes, regarded as a skill that can be developed, particularly in occupations involving danger or high responsibility.

   • Infa-red, thermal-imaging sighting systems; thermal binoculars; strategic satellite communication links; tactical communication networks and an organic electronic situational awareness package. — 2002