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Reading Visible Clues · BASE INTEL

Academy · Geolocation Basics

Reading Visible Clues

Use signs, architecture, and terrain carefully.

Intermediate

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Learning objectives

Inventory visual clues
Avoid overconfidence
Use fictional practice scenes

Clue classes

Road signs, architecture, vegetation, utilities, and road markings can constrain location.

Method

List clues, rank confidence, and test against public maps.

Ethics

Do not practice on private homes or private individuals.

Key terms

GeolocationConfidence scoring

Reliable references

ODNI: What is Intelligence?

Knowledge check

What is the main takeaway from this lesson?

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