Myth or Reality: Is Our AAR Process Fixing the Problem, Or Fixing the Blame?

Abstract

FM 25-101 defines the After Action Review (AAR) as "a review of training that allows soldiers, leaders, and units to discover for themselves what happened during training, why it happened, and determining solutions to correct the problem." The AAR has become a recognized tool to provide the necessary information and feedback for the units to improve their performance through self-discovery. Yet based on recurring training deficiencies and the self-assessment of the unit, this goal is oftentimes not met. The purpose of this monograph is to determine whether the AAR is obtaining the desired results as specified in FM 25-100 and 25-101. The study focuses on a critical examination of our AAR process and the dangerous ramifications when the intent of doctrine is not met. The analysis and evidence presented will depict the conditions that result from this, culminating in a tendency to place the blame on an individual vice fixing the problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 17, 1993
Accession Number
ADA289118

Entities

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  • Stephen R. Lanza

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Artillery
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
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  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • New York
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  • Schools
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  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • Warfare

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
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