text: After Action Reviews
  * When and where the AAR occurs.
  * A senior trainer to capture the results of the AAR and to integrate results into training in
  accordance with the 8-Step Training Model.
  K-14. Leaders or evaluators use the AAR plan to identify critical locations and events to observe so they can
  provide the unit a timely and valid assessment. Critical places can include unit maintenance collection points,
  passage points, and unit aid stations. The AAR plan identifies responsible persons (internal or external to the
  unit) who facilitate the AAR for a particular event. The leader or evaluator is the individual tasked to observe
  training, provide control for the training, and lead the AAR.
  Selecting and Training Evaluators
  K-15. Commanders select leaders and evaluators who—
  * Have demonstrated task proficiency.
  * Know the duties they are observing.
  * Know current doctrine.
  K-16. External evaluators are at least equal in rank to the leader of the unit they assess. Evaluators are not
  responsible for training the unit. That responsibility lies exclusively with the unit chain of command. If
  commanders choose between experience and an understanding of current doctrine or rank, they should go
  with experience. A staff sergeant with experience as a tank platoon sergeant is a better platoon evaluator than
  a sergeant first class who has no platoon sergeant experience. Commanders are responsible for training and
  certifying evaluators to include providing training on conducting AARs.
  Reviewing Training and Evaluation Outlines
  K-17. When planning the AAR, unit leaders review applicable training and evaluation outlines to understand
  task requirements and standards.
  Scheduling Stopping Points
  K-18. Leaders schedule the time and place to conduct AARs as an integral part of training events. They plan
  for AARs during and at the end of each critical phase or major training event. For example, a leader may plan
  a stopping point after issuing an operation order, upon the unit’s arrival at a new position, or after
  consolidation on an objective.
  Determining Attendance
  K-19. The AAR plan specifies who attends each AAR. At each echelon, an AAR has a primary set of
  participants. At squad and platoon levels, everyone attends and participates. At company or higher levels, it
  may not be practical to have everyone attend because of continuing operations or training. At company or
  higher levels, unit and OPFOR commanders, unit leaders, and other key players may be the only participants.
  Leaders or evaluators recommend additional participants attend based on specific observations.
  Choosing Training Aids
  K-20. Effective training aids directly support the discussion of the training and promote learning. The local
  training support center catalogs available training aids. Home station training support center support and
  training aids are available within the Army Training Support Enterprise. Under the right conditions, dry-erase
  boards, video equipment, digital maps, terrain models, and enlarged maps support AAR discussions. For
  example, if reconnaissance reveals no sites provide a view of the exercise area, the AAR facilitator can use
  a terrain table or digital map. When choosing training aids in the AAR plan, leaders consider terrain visibility,
  group size, suitability to task, and availability of electrical power. Leaders need only use a training aid if it
  makes the AAR better.