Acquire

• Take a focused three to five second look
• Capture multiple angles if possible
• Note distinctive features early
• Scan hair, eyes, nose, jaw, and marks

Anchor

• Link the face to a name
• Attach occupation, location, and voice
• Tie in a unique detail
• Layer more associations for stronger recall

Encode

• Build a vivid mental image
• Exaggerate the standout features
• Place them in an absurd scene
• Use a location you know well

Review

• Review at ten minutes and one hour
• Repeat at one, three, and seven days
• Recall the face without a photo
• Replay the anchors and the scene

Apply

• Recognize faces in new contexts
• Confirm details in conversation
• Use recall to build rapport
• Stay alert across settings

Protect

• Log details once it is safe
• Record visual descriptors and context
• Store the file securely
• Limit who can access it