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|version  = Version 1.0
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|effectivedate  = 14APR20
|lastmodifieddate = 10JUN21
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'''''THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT GENERAL STAFF APPROVAL'''''
=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==
# "Endex" will be called by the mission controller.
# Mission controllers and OIC may adjust the form of debrief how they see fit.
## 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.
# 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.
# All element leads will post their attendance using the "AAR Response Template" listed below. This must be completed within 24 hours of the operation.
# 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: [https://7cav.us/threads/medal-recommendation-sop-policy-guidelines.6099/ Medal Recommendation SOP Policy Guidelines]


= Arma 3 / Squad / HLL After Action Report Procedure =
=AAR Posting Templates​=
This SOP will detail the After Action Report (AAR) process, starting from when ENDEX is called in an ArmA 3, Squad, or HLL Operation to when the S1 Department processes the attendance and medals. Changes to the SOP have been made in an effort to speed up the AAR process (particularly the leaders' debrief). The AAR post responses have also been changed to no longer require any "combat actions" to be detailed, only the names of attendees.
Post title examples:


== Policy Overview ==
GAME | Campaign - Operation
#Endex" will be called over the global text chat by the mission controller and then repeated over the command radio net by the Officer-In-Charge. An operation's Officer-In-Charge (OIC) for an official operation is the person acting in overall command of 7Cav in-game forces, regardless of rank or billet. Please reference [[S3 Department - Regulations and Procedures]] for more details.
ARMA 3 | Campaign Juniper Spear - Operation Lucky Leaf
#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. If any squad does not have all troopers in the same place at the time ENDEX is called, the whole squad is to respawn and conduct the debrief on base (after moving away from the initial spawn area). 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.
SQUAD | Operation Texan
#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.
#The OIC, or a designated replacement - such as the Mission Maker, 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 needs to post the framework of the AAR within 24 hours of the end of the operation. The OIC will have 4 days from the end of the operation to fill in the attendance and other information. S1 will process it as final after 7 days.
#The following persons are ineligible to receive credit and should NOT be placed on the AAR:
##Discharged
##Reservist
##ELOA
##Active NCS/Article 15/Court Martial sheet, No Favorable Action (30/60/90 days)
##Recruits that have not completed bootcamp
##Retired members
#All element leads will post their attendance using the "AAR Response Template" listed below. This must be completed within 72 hours of the operation.
#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==
==AAR Template==


Please reference: [https://7cav.us/threads/medal-recommendation-sop-policy-guidelines.6099/ Medal Recommendation SOP Policy Guidelines]


==AAR Posting Templates==
==AAR Posting Templates==
Post title examples:
Post title examples:


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ARMA 3 | Campaign Juniper Spear - Operation Lucky Leaf<br />
ARMA 3 | Campaign Juniper Spear - Operation Lucky Leaf<br />
SQUAD | Operation Texan<br />
SQUAD | Operation Texan<br />
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'''AAR Template'''
'''AAR Template'''
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'''<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
'''S3 BATTLE STAFF<br />'''
 
'''Headquarters<br />'''
'''DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'''<br />
'''7th Cavalry Regiment<br />'''
'''S3 BATTLE STAFF'''<br />
'''COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT<br />'''
'''Headquarters'''<br />
'''7th Cavalry Regiment'''<br />
'''COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT'''​<br />
</div>
</div>
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Name of Combat Mission:<br />
'''Name of Combat Mission:'''<br />
Campaign of Combat Mission (If applicable):<br />
'''Campaign of Combat Mission (If applicable):'''<br />
Number within campaign:<br />
'''Number within campaign:'''<br />
Game:<br />
'''Game:'''<br />
Server Hosted on:<br />
'''Server Hosted on:'''<br />
Date of Combat Mission:<br />
'''Date of Combat Mission:'''<br />
Time of Combat Mission (Zulu):<br />
'''Time of Combat Mission (Zulu):'''<br />
Mission OIC:<br />
'''Mission OIC:'''<br />
Mission Controller:<br />
'''Mission Controller:'''<br />
 
<br />
Number of Attendees:<br />
'''Number of Attendees:'''<br />
 
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7th Cavalry Personnel Involved in Action:<br />
'''7th Cavalry Personnel Involved in Action:'''<br />
 
<br />
Mission Controller Actionable Improvements for the Operation:<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
1.<br />
<br />
2.<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
3.<br />
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If your name is not listed, or if you have medal recommendations, contact [OIC NAME]​
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.<br />
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'''Example of OIC AAR'''
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'''<br />
'''S3 BATTLE STAFF<br />'''
'''Headquarters<br />'''
'''7th Cavalry Regiment<br />'''
'''COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT<br />'''
</div>
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'''Name of Combat Mission:''' Operation Daft Punk<br />
'''Campaign of Combat Mission (If applicable):''' Campaign French House<br />
'''Number within campaign:''' 1/5<br />
'''Game:''' ARMA 3 / ACV / SQUAD<br />
'''Server Hosted on:'''Arma Training Server 1<br />
'''Date of Combat Mission:''' 12APR18<br />
'''Time of Combat Mission (Zulu):''' 2359Z<br />
'''Mission OIC:''' General of the Army John T Chance <br />
'''Mission Controller:'''Corporal Andy Mac <br />
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'''Number of Attendees:'''<br />
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'''7th Cavalry Personnel Involved in Action''' ''(Must be dragged and dropped from the Combat Roster - Do not list anyone not eligible for credit):''<br />
General of the Army John T Chance<br/>
Colonel Kent Hathcock<br/>
Captain Chuck Valenches<br/>
First Lieutenant Alex Vermeulen<br/>
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Boris<br/>
Warrant Officer 1 Jay Adam<br/>
Sergeant First Class Kyle Bell<br/>
Sergeant Jonathan Rivers<br/>
Sergeant Vishan Seenath<br/>
Sergeant Jacob Shaw<br/>
Corporal Kevin Graves<br/>
Corporal Andy Mac<br/>
Corporal Rubs Ronen<br/>
Specialist Aapeli Djadic<br/>
Specialist Magnus Druid<br/>
Specialist Al Kubbo<br/>
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'''Pros:'''
*Good communications
*Excellent Cohesion between ground elements
*Accurate CAS
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'''Cons:'''
*Late Mission Start
*Higher Casualties than excepted
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If your name is not listed, or if you have medal recommendations, contact [OIC NAME]​
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==AAR Response Templates==
==AAR Response Templates==
'''AAR Response Template'''<br/>
===AAR Response Template===
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'''Cons:'''<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
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'''Example of AAR Response'''<br/>
===Example of AAR Response===
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'''Pros:'''
'''Pros:'''
*Excellent Professionalism from all Savage-1 troopers
*Excellent Professionalism from all Savage-1 troopers
*Good communications between ground and air assets
*Good communications between ground and air assets
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'''Cons:'''
'''Cons:'''
*Took too long to get geared up
*Took too long to get geared up
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==Additional Guidance==
=Exceptions to AAR Responses​=
For additional guidance, please visit the [[S3 Department - Regulations and Procedures]] page or contact your S3 Chain of Command.
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 [https://wiki.7cav.us/index.php?title=S3_Department_-_Regulations_and_Procedures&action=tinymceedit&redlink=1 S3 Department - Regulations and Procedures] page or contact your S3 Chain of Command.

Latest revision as of 01:45, 20 February 2024

This SOP page is no longer relevant. This could be due to historical changes, the page is out of date, or been replaced. Please view our Standard Operating Procedures page for the relevant SOP's.
Reason: Moved to S3 Department - Standard Operating Procedures


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 Template

AAR Posting Templates

Post title examples:

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

AAR Template

Click to

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.

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