After-Action Report (AAR)

Intermediate 🎖️ Military / Defense

Definition

Post-operation analysis of what happened, what went wrong, and what we'll definitely forget before the next operation.

Example Usage

The AAR identified critical communications failures during the mission.

Origin

Military management and training terminology

Fun Fact

AARs have become standard practice in civilian organizations studying military methodology

Source: Military Operations Management

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