The face above the Chamonix valley

04

— CONDITION

REMOTE

Where distance reduces options, GREER GLOBAL structures access, sustainment and continuity around what must remain possible.

INDEPENDENT

POSTURE

SUSTAINED

CONTINUITY

02 — THE DISTANCE

Distance changes what can be assumed.

ACCESS

WHAT CAN REACH

Routes, infrastructure and local reach are considered before the objective becomes dependent upon them.

SUSTAINMENT

WHAT MUST ENDURE

People, assets and essential support are structured to remain viable beyond the initial movement.

AUTONOMY

WHAT CANNOT DEPEND

Critical functions are arranged to continue when external systems, communications or support are limited.

ACCESS

WHAT CAN REACH

Routes, infrastructure and local reach are considered before the objective becomes dependent upon them.

SUSTAINMENT

WHAT MUST ENDURE

People, assets and essential support are structured to remain viable beyond the initial movement.

AUTONOMY

WHAT CANNOT DEPEND

Critical functions are arranged to continue when external systems, communications or support are limited.

ACCESS

WHAT CAN REACH

ACCESS

WHAT CAN REACH

SUSTAINMENT

WHAT MUST ENDURE

SUSTAINMENT

WHAT MUST ENDURE

AUTONOMY

WHAT CANNOT DEPEND

AUTONOMY

WHAT CANNOT DEPEND

The face in winter light
Skiers on the face
The face from the valley floor
Tracks across the face

03 — The Long View

Independence is established. Continuity is sustained.

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INDEPENDENT

POSTURE

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SUSTAINED

CONTINUITY

04 — THE TERRAIN

Four conditions. One operating standard.