In transition zones, which color code corresponds to a specific alert to a possible danger?

• A. White - unaware of surroundings
• B. Yellow - relaxed awareness whenever armed
• C. Orange - specific alert to a possible danger
• D. Red - armed encounter and weapon should be drawn

Answer: (C)

Awareness color codes describe how you assess threat levels and prepare to respond. In transition zones, you move from general vigilance to a focused assessment when something suspicious appears. The color orange signals a specific alert to a possible danger: you’ve detected something that could be a threat and you actively analyze details—what is happening, who is involved, where it’s coming from—and you start planning your next steps. This is more than just being alert; it’s a deliberate readiness to respond if the danger becomes real.

White means you’re unaware of your surroundings, which isn’t appropriate when you’re aware of something potentially risky. Yellow is relaxed vigilance while armed but not focused on a concrete threat, which doesn’t capture the shift to actively evaluating a possible danger. Red is an actual armed encounter where a weapon is drawn, which comes after the threat escalates beyond the orange stage.