# Surveillance Protips If you follow my Twitter ([@ohshint\_](https://twitter.com/ohshint_)), you may have noticed that recently have tweeting some useful surveillance tips and tricks using the hashtag [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click). For those who don't use and/or don't care about Twitter, you can view all of these pro-tips on this page. I will be updating this page whenever I post a new surveillance pro-tip. ### **Surveillance Protip 1** > Posted on *18/11/2021* at *10:17 PM.* > > URL: [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click): When conducting foot surveillance. Many times operators will change their shirt, put on a different coat or put on a hat. But they won't ever change their shoes once. People notice seemingly small details like this, so counter it by changing your shoes! ### Surveillance Protip 2 > Posted on *20/11/2021* at *3:38 PM.* > > URL: [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click) 2: Situational awareness is important. Always practice proper OODA loops and awareness when working in the field. Read more in US Army - TC 3-22.69: * \[PDF] This will help you "get off the X" and avoid getting burned. Attached image: ![OODA Loops explained via flowchart.](/files/DUaoTn7ii2m9BauDHJZX) ### **Surveillance Protip 3** > Posted on *26/11/2021* at *6:30 PM.* > > URL: [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click) 3: This was the original [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click) tweet. If you are a PI, then you already know that this information is EXTREMELY valuable. [#NotMakingThatMistakeTwice](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotMakingThatMistakeTwice?src=hashtag_click) LARRY PLANT [@lplant01](https://twitter.com/lplant01) Make certain that while on surveillance that your water bottle and urine bottle are CLEARLY marked. [#tastesdifferent](https://twitter.com/hashtag/tastesdifferent?src=hashtag_click) [#surveillanceprotip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/surveillanceprotip?src=hashtag_click) ### **Surveillance Protip 4** > Posted on *26/11/2021* at *8:53 PM.* > > URL: [#SurveillanceProtip](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurveillanceProtip?src=hashtag_click) 4: A great way to practice your surveillance photography is by snapping pictures of wildlife. See how close you can get before the animals get spooked! Plus, it's also pretty fun, and you will (hopefully) get some awesome images out of it. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/surveillance/surveillance-protips.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.