In this video, intelligence analyst Sam Culper of Forward Observer focuses on the five areas that he want to do for his tribe or community in case of a worst case scenario or without rule of law (WROL) situation. Intelligence drives operations. You can’t respond effectively without knowing what is what and who is who.

1. Establish local security (legitimacy and protection)
2. Establish positive control of the situation
3. Restore essential services (water, electricity, at least in your immediate area)
4. Support economic & infrastructure development (Local barter system? Safe roads. What can you produce in your area?)
5. Conduct information management (Get news and local information out to people who need it or to deter suspicious/malicious persons)