Tactical Engagement Simulation After Action Review Guidebook
Abstract
The Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) provides the most realistic training available to a modern peacetime Army. Training information based on TES exercises can help commanders objectively evaluate their unit's performance and can assist the Army to improve its overall training. To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to provide a means of performance evaluation and feedback that takes into account the capabilities and operational characteristics of learning, and current combined arms tactical doctrine. The After Action Review (AAR) is one way of providing such training evaluation and feedback. This Guidebook contains procedures for preparation and conduct of AARs at squad, platoon, and company levels. Procedures are presented in lesson-plan outline format and take into account: the amount and types of information likely to be available to each echelon's AAR leader; the capabilities and operational characteristics of the small units; psychological and educational characteristics of learning; and current combined arms tactical doctrine. The central characteristics of the AAR are also discussed, in contrast to those of the traditional critique, along with training diagnosis methodology and AAR technique and style.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA143014
Entities
People
- T. D. Scott
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences