2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.1AAR is to encourage members to discuss what they did and to guide them intodiscovering why. The members then determine how they can do it differently next time.The evaluator aids in these discussions and provides expertise when needed. Whenconducting AARs, the evaluator should use the following guidelines:a. Ensure all Participants are Present. The evaluator should not begin the AARuntil all participants are present. Anyone missing may have witnessed an event and mayhave something to contribute to the discussion.b. Restate the Training Objectives. The evaluator begins the AAR by restating thetraining objectives of the training event and its major tasks for the crew (crew gunnery).He begins by stating its title, "You just completed the day phase of Bradley Table VII."He then highlights the major task involved, "This phase tested your ability to conductfour engagements. The first was a defensive engagement using the auxiliary sight; thesecond was an offensive engagement; the third was a defensive commander engagementin an NBC environment; and the fourth was a retrograde while returning up range."c. Generate Discussion. The evaluator begins the discussion by asking questionsabout the first event. For crew gunnery, "Who saw the target first?" After discussing oneevent, the evaluator asks questions about the next. He and the evaluated unit discussevents in chronological order.d. Orient on Training Objectives. As discussions move away from the objectives,the evaluator must bring the discussions back on track. The evaluator keeps discussionson topic to make the best use of valuable AAR time.e. Seek Maximum Participation. Evaluators must ensure all participants are heardand not let one person monopolize discussions. If a member has not participated, theevaluator asks him a direct question such as, "What were you doing during this time?"f. Summarize to Emphasize Key Learning Points. As weaknesses are discoveredand discussed, the evaluator summarizes the result and the solution.8-22