Find an updated version of this helpdoc here: https://helpdocs.conducttr.com/feature-documentation/running/exercise-control/observation/capturing-information/after-action-review-feature 

Goal
After reading this article you'll:

  • understand what AAR is
  • be able to add observations to player interactions
  • be able to generate an AAR report

Summary

After Action Review (AAR) allows the moderator, observers and designated participants to write notes and attach the notes to content items. AAR allows you to capture information while the exercise is unfolding, so that all those observations are captured in an After Action Review report, for a hotwash or debrief session.


 Name
After Action Review
 Benefit
Qualitative feedback is captured at the time of the event and linked to the content that prompted the feedback. This makes the review process more rigorous and defensible.
 Features
  • Many designated participants can add comments
  • Almost all content items can be reviewed
  • The timestamp of a comment can be with reference to specific injects to check speed of response
  • All observations are easily exported to a Word document

Assign permission to add AAR observations

In the Facilitator Dashboard, go to Manage > Manage teams > Special permissions. Then, drag the "Evaluation (AAR)" to the participant or participants that should be able to leave observations. 
This Special Permission will only appear in the list in the appropriate TeamXp licenses (see Summary)

For more on Special Permissions, search for its dedicated Helpdocs.

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Adding observations

In the Scenario Editor, those with the "Evaluation AAR permission, can leave observations to player content. 

Available content will display a speech bubble icon. Once clicked, they can select an inject to link the observation to and leave their comments. 

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Use AI to help you with your observations. Simply select your assessment style and click on the generate button, AI will then format your text in the assessment style you have selected. 

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Choosing an Assessment Type

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  • Flesch Reading Ease Test: Judges the readability of text giving it a score, reading age and reason. 
  • Persuasion (Statement): Gives a narrative and two supporting facts and emotions to make the text stronger as well as giving a score 1 to 10 (10 being most persuasive) 
  • Instruction Assessment: Assess whether the comment aligns with these communication objectives - Clarity, Descriptive, Bottom Line Up Front (does it deliver the main point within 10sec), Simple language, Concrete language
  • Enemy SITEMP: Provides a report based on the SITEMP criteria - Size (of enemy), Information, Time, Equipment, Method, Place
  • METHANE: Gives a confirmation of a major incident declaration, specifies the location, describes type (e.g. fire, flood), lists potential hazards, notes anu access issues, provides the number of casualties reported and identifies the emergency services present or mentioned. 



Export AAR report

Once the exercise is over, the moderator can export a comprehensive AAR including all observations and Data Points pie charts and bar charts. For more on Data Points, search for its dedicated Helpdocs.

 1. In the Facilitator Dashboard, navigate to the Reports tab and click 'Get exercise report' in the drop-down menu
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2. An editable Word document will be downloaded. There you will find:

a. Index by Injects

b. All observations by inject, including:

-- Observation
-- Observer name and email
-- Observer timestamp
-- Player content observer
-- Player data and timestamp
-- Related rich media

c. Data Points

-- Pie charts
-- Bar chart