What is CoT?

CoT typically refers to 'Cursor on Target' or 'Common Operational Picture'. It's a data format and concept used primarily in military, emergency response, and public safety contexts to share real-time situational awareness information. A CoT message encapsulates data about an event, object, or location, including its position, type, and attributes. The data is usually exchanged over a network to provide a common operating picture amongst different users and systems, enabling better coordination and decision-making.