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UNCLASSIFIEDwould most likely deal with the theme of the lesson learned. The NRP and NIMS aregood references for deciding the best NRP category or ICS position to choose.5.2.6 Plan ComponentThis category helps define the lesson learned in the context of what component of a plan(if any) was being exercised or executed when the lesson learned observation was made.5.2.7 Recommended Action AreaChoose what area is the best place to implement the recommendation of the lessonlearned. This is especially important because it places the lesson learned in the context ofhow best to improve performance, prevention, plans, and policy, which is one of theprimary reasons for collecting and disseminating lessons learned.5.3 ObservationShould contain a brief factual statement of the observed success or problem. Statement canbe (1) positive about something done exceptionally well or about procedures used that shouldbe shared, or (2) negative about something that happened that should not have occurred orsomething that did not occur but should have.5.4 DiscussionShould amplify the success or problem described in the observation. Should answer thequestions “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.”5.5 Lesson Learned (Smart Practice)Should contain information on the positive action taken to generate success or the action thatshould be taken to avoid or alleviate or work around a problem.5.6 RecommendationShould contain a statement of how to repeat the success or permanently correct the problemand who should make the correction. The recommendation could result in a requirement fornew or modified publication, procuring new equipment, changing force structure, revisingcommand relationships, or improving training.20Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006