AAR
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
A review method used by the US Army. Core four questions: 1. What did we plan to do? 2. What actually happened? 3. Why was there a difference? 4. What will we do next time?
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Practical correction. Unlike KPT, AAR emphasizes the comparison between plan and actuality. It forces you to face reality, acknowledge the gap between expectation and truth, which is the source of tactical evolution.
Anchor fast decisions
Based on the 'plan-actual gap' review. Four questions compare expectation and reality, identify the causes of deviation, and drive tactical iteration.
MINIMUM ACTION
In progress 0/1Practice this model in one real situation:
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