The process of observing, orienting, deciding and acting — known as the OODA Loop — creates links between an awareness of one’s surroundings in a dangerous situation and the actions necessary to escape it. Following its four steps helps speed up decision-making to stay a step ahead of an opponent. And by not engaging in the system, people run the risk of failing to act when necessary. Stratfor’s Scott Stewart explains in this week’s On Security column. http://ow.ly/Qqo630ihwpl