Every Employee is a Sensor

Every bit of human intelligence can determine success or failure

The US Army uses the catchphrase “every soldier is a sensor” to emphasize the importance of soldiers sharing their on-the-ground insight with commanders.

Whether it’s the sighting of enemy aircraft or unusual movements of farm animals, these bits of human intelligence can make the difference between success or failure, between life and death, on the battlefield.

According to the army field manual The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills:

The "Every Soldier is a Sensor" (ES2) concept ensures that Soldiers are trained to actively observe for details for the commander’s critical information requirement (CCIR) while in an AO (area of operation). It also ensures they can provide concise, accurate reports. . . . Every Soldier develops a special level of exposure to events occurring in the AO and can collect information by observing and interacting with…