Human Terrain System

The human terrain system is like having a map of people's feelings and opinions. Just like a map helps you find your way to a place, the human terrain system helps the military understand the people they are around better. It gives them an idea of what people think and feel so that they can communicate with them better. It helps them understand things like how different cultures work or what things are important to people. Instead of guessing at what people might want or think, the human terrain system helps the military learn more about the people they are working with.