After Action Report (AAR) SOP

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This is the Document Release Information
Article Number:	7CAV-POL-011
Scope:	Policy Letter : After Action Report (AAR) SOP
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	14APR20
Last Modified Date:	10JUN21
Approving Authority:	Regimental Chief of Staff
Point of Contact:	S3 OIC

After Action Report Procedure​

This SOP will detail the After Action Report (AAR) process, starting from when “EndEx” is called in an Operation to when the S1 Department processes the attendance and medals.

Policy Overview

1. "Endex" will be called by the mission controller.
2. Mission controllers and OIC may adjust the form of debrief how they see fit.
   1. Squad Leaders, pilots, and other element leaders as applicable will conduct an AAR debrief in game with their respective elements. This debrief should include feedback, pros & cons, and constructive criticism about the unit's performance and the operation itself. Troopers will voice any questions, comments, or concerns in regards to the operation and the squad leader will make note of all points. Once the in-game debrief is complete, the squad leader will dismiss all troopers and then move into the leaders' debriefing TS channel. Once all elements are present in the leaders debrief channel, the leaders debrief will begin and be conducted by the op's OIC. Each element lead can share their AAR and once completed, the OIC can dismiss everyone.
3. The Mission Controller, or a designated replacement - such as the assisting S3 Staff, will create the AAR post, using the "AAR Template" listed below. The designated Individual must agree to this prior to the operation commencing. The designated individual/Mission controller needs to post the framework of the AAR within 24 hours of the end of the operation. The Mission controller or designated individual will have 5 days from the end of the operation to fill in the attendance and other information. S1 will process it as final after 7 days.
4. All element leads will post their attendance using the "AAR Response Template" listed below. This must be completed within 24 hours of the operation.
5. Once an AAR thread is locked by S1, no further edits can be made to the post. At that point, an S1 Operations ticket would be required to change anything.

Medal Recommendation Procedure​

Please reference: Medal Recommendation SOP Policy Guidelines

AAR Posting Templates​

Post title examples:

GAME | Campaign - Operation ARMA 3 | Campaign Juniper Spear - Operation Lucky Leaf SQUAD | Operation Texan

AAR Posting Templates

Post title examples:

GAME | Campaign - Operation
ARMA 3 | Campaign Juniper Spear - Operation Lucky Leaf
SQUAD | Operation Texan

AAR Template

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY S3 BATTLE STAFF Headquarters 7th Cavalry Regiment COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT​ Name of Combat Mission: Campaign of Combat Mission (If applicable): Number within campaign: Game: Server Hosted on: Date of Combat Mission: Time of Combat Mission (Zulu): Mission OIC: Mission Controller: Number of Attendees: 7th Cavalry Personnel Involved in Action: Mission Controller Actionable Improvements for the Operation: 1. 2. 3. If your name is not listed, please first ensure your element lead posted their AAR response and included your name in their response. If your name is not listed by your element lead please contact them. If your name is listed in the AAR response, but not the master AAR list, please contact whomever posted this AAR.

AAR Response Templates

AAR Response Template

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY S3 BATTLE STAFF Headquarters 7th Cavalry Regiment COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT Element Callsign: Element Leader: 7th Cavalry Personnel Within Element: Pros: Cons:

Example of AAR Response

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY S3 BATTLE STAFF Headquarters 7th Cavalry Regiment COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT Element Callsign:Savage-1 Element Leader:Sergeant Jonathan Rivers 7th Cavalry Personnel Within Element(Must be dragged and dropped from the Combat Roster and list names only, not any additional information such as roles within a section): Sergeant Jonathan Rivers Sergeant Vishan Seenath Corporal Kevin Graves Corporal Rubs Ronen Specialist Aapeli Djadic Specialist Al Kubbo Pros: Excellent Professionalism from all Savage-1 troopers Good communications between ground and air assets Cons: Took too long to get geared up

Exceptions to AAR Responses​

Due to the sheer length of time for some operations, it may not be possible to maintain a single OIC, or element lead per callsign for the entire period. In the case of this event then, the following is acceptable be done:

• AAR Responses are not necessary
• S3 Staff will be responsible for posting AAR and monitoring attendance

This pertains specifically to 24 hour operations and those run on a weekly basis for public recruiting purposes such as Trenched in Tuesdays, Warfare Wednesdays, ect.

Additional Guidance​

For additional guidance, please visit the S3 Department - Regulations and Procedures page or contact your S3 Chain of Command.