What Is PRWF… And Why Is It So Important?
What Does PRWF Mean?
In search and rescue situations, PRWF is an acronym for “Please Remember What’s First.” It represents the critical concept of prioritizing tasks in the most effective and efficient way to ensure survival and rescue.
In a non-combat survival situation, the first priority is Protection, followed by actions that support Rescue. Once those two needs are addressed, the focus should shift to locating Water and Food—hence the acronym PRWF and the mnemonic, “Please Remember What’s First.”
What Is the Advise, Train, Guide (ATG LLC) ™ Meaning of PRWF?
For the purpose of this training, we want you to understand not only the traditional meaning of PRWF, but also the Advise, Train, Guide (ATG LLC) ™ interpretation:
Protect. Rescue. Witness. Flee. (P.R.W.F ©). This expanded version is designed to help individuals make real-time decisions in potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations.
Why Is the Meaning of PRWF Important to Know?
What does this mean for you?
It means that—based on your unique circumstances (such as age, size, ability, and overall capability), as well as those of a potential offender—you must decide in advance how you will respond in a critical moment.
Will you:
- Protect yourself or others?
- Rescue someone from ongoing harm?
- Act as a Witness, observing and reporting vital information?
- Or Flee to ensure your own safety?
There is no universal answer. However, the key is making that decision now, so you are not making it for the first time under stress.
The (ATG LLC) version of PRWF helps you prioritize your response and act with clarity when it matters most.
What Other (ATG LLC) Learning Tools Complement PRWF?
Like most aspects of situational awareness, nothing is ever exactly as it seems. That’s why “Please Remember What’s First” is designed as a multi-level, multi-faceted learning tool.
It can be used independently or alongside other (ATG LLC) training resources, including:
- Personal and Facility Security Training Guides
- Everyone Is Not Your Friend (EINYF ©) mnemonic
- Red Flag Toxic Relationship Indicators
- Mariska’s Final Choice
- Recognizing Online Predators training
- First Date Advice for Sons and Daughters tutorial
- Human Trafficking: A Crime in Plain Sight training video
Together, these tools create a comprehensive approach to awareness, prevention, and response.
Can (ATG LLC) Situational Awareness Tactics Be Used in Both Passive and Active Situations?
Absolutely.
Every (ATG LLC) situational awareness tactic is designed for use in both active and passive environments.
- Active situations involve immediate threats to your safety or the safety of others.
- Passive situations include everyday activities—interacting with the public, running errands, or simply going about your daily routine.
Our training prepares you for both, because danger doesn’t always announce itself.
Should I Use (ATG LLC) Learning Tools?
Yes!
ATG LLC learning tools are designed to sharpen your awareness, strengthen your decision-making, and help you recognize potential threats before they escalate. They teach you not only to observe your surroundings—but to understand them. And that awareness can make all the difference.
Warm regards,
Ron Peeler
President/CEO
Advise, Train, Guide (ATG LLC) ™