Terminology

Terminology

AOL Break In controlled remote viewing (CRV), “AOL” stands for Analytical Overlay—the conscious mind’s tendency to guess, label, or interpret incoming impressions. An AOL Break is a quick pause the viewer takes the moment they notice they’re slipping into analysis or speculation instead of direct perception. During this break, the viewer typically writes “AOL Break” (or something similar) on their paper, acknowledges the guess or label, and then sets it aside. This act helps “clear out” the mental chatter so that further impressions can be recorded more objectively.

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AV In Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV), different trainers and schools sometimes use the same abbreviations in varying ways. One acronym you’ll occasionally see is “AV.” However, unlike “AI,” “EI,” “AOL,” etc.—which have well-established, standardized meanings across most CRV lineages—“AV” doesn’t appear in the original Ingo Swann manuals as a “universal” term. Its definition can differ depending on the specific training lineage or instructor. That said, the most common usage of “AV” you may come across is as a short label for: AOL/Visual (or ‘Analytical Overlay – Visual’)

• This refers to an analytical overlay (a guess or assumption) that manifests predominantly in visual form—for instance, a sudden mental image of a familiar object, person, or scene.
• Some CRV instructors prefer to break down AOL into subtypes (e.g., AOL/Visual, AOL/Auditory) to indicate how the overlay is popping up in the viewer’s awareness. “AV” is then shorthand for that visually driven analytic “flash.”

Why You See Variations

• Different schools = different shorthand. Some trainers might write “AOL-V” instead of “AV,” or they might not break AOL down by sense modality at all.
• Context matters. If you spot “AV” in session transcripts, check the accompanying notes or glossary from that specific trainer. They often define “AV” in a footnote or introduction.

Bottom Line

If you see “AV” in CRV documents and no definition is provided, ask the trainer or check that specific school’s manual. In many cases, it’s shorthand for “AOL/Visual”—an analytical overlay showing up as a strong mental image.

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CRV Please see Coordinate Remote Viewing.

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PI Physical Inclemencies (PI) refer to any real-life physical conditions or bodily discomforts a remote viewer experiences that could impair focus during a Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) session. These issues—ranging from headaches and fatigue to general illness or aches and pains—are recorded in the session’s documentation so analysts and viewers alike can understand potential factors that might influence data accuracy or clarity. Noting PI ensures everyone reviewing the session data can account for the viewer’s physical state at the time of the attempt. If, for example, the viewer reported a migraine during the session, it might explain why they struggled to concentrate or why their sketches were less detailed. By tracking Physical Inclemencies, CRV practitioners maintain transparency regarding conditions that can impact performance, ultimately leading to more robust and reliable session results.

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S-1 Stands for Stage 1.

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S-2 Stands for Stage 2.

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These separate terms and concepts have dedicated pages:

• Site Acquisition Methods
• CRV Note Layout
• Stage 4.5