What are 3 Techniques used to organize an AAR? correct answers 1) Chronological Order of
Events
2) Warfighting Functions,
3) Key Events / Themes / Issues
What are the 4 Key steps of the AAR Process? correct answers 1) Plan
2) Prepare
3) Execute
4) Assess
Name 3 things to determine when planning an AAR correct answers 1) Which tasks are trained
and are the focus of the AAR
2) Which events / phases of the operation are AAR conducted
3) Who observes the training and who conducts the AAR
4) Who attends
5) When and where the AAR occurs
6) What training aids are required
What are the benefits of AARs correct answers benefits of AARs come from applying results in
developing future training
During the introduction and Rules, What thoughts should be included prior to execution of an
AAR? correct answers 1) Everyone must participate (OC/Ts)
2) The AAR is not a critique
3) The AAR does not grade success or failure
How many points are there for an AAR? correct answers 4 points for a standard AAR
, What should you do when giving closing comments? correct answers 1) Review and summarize
key points identified during the discussion
2) End the AAR on a constructive note, link conclusions to future training
When preparing an AAR, what should you plan to account for? correct answers 1) Review
training objectives, T&EOs, Orders, and doctrine. This is the basis for observations and the focus
of the AAR.
2) Identify Key Events
3) Observe the training and Take Notes
4) Collect Observations from all OC/Ts
5) Organize the AAR (3 techniques)
6) Rehearse
What are fundamentals for an AAR? correct answers 1) Conducted during or immediately after
each event
2) Focus on CDRs intent, Training objectives and Standards
3) Focus is also on Soldier, leader, and unit performance
4) Involves all participants in the discussion
5) Uses open-ended questions
6) encourages initiative and innovation in finding more effective ways to achieve standards and
meet training objectives and CDRs intent
7) Determine strengths and weaknesses
8) Links performance to subsequent training
What are the 4 format points of the AAR? correct answers 1) Review what was supposed to
happen
2) Review what happened for a particular event (all levels)
3) Review what went wrong/right (all levels)