Enlisted initial entry training policies and administration
-25. After-action reviews (AARs) and sensing sessions
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5-25. After-action reviews (AARs) and sensing sessionsCommanders will establish a program for conducting formal/informal AARs and sensing sessions for Trainee/Soldiers and cadre in an IET environment. The purpose is to provide all levels of command an assessment of the training program while promoting a culture of critical thinking and problem solving amongst Soldiers. a. An AAR is a professional discussion of an event, focused on performance standards, which enables Trainee/Soldiers to discover for themselves what happened, why it happened, and how to sustain strengths and improve on deficiencies. It is a tool leader and units can use to get maximum benefit from every mission or task. The following link can be used as a tool to establish and conduct proper AAR procedures in an IET environment: https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/view/100.ATSC/1EDEFDDA-46B2-4045-814A-34CFD7EF8FA4-1308748302093/aar_training.htm (1) Cadre will conduct AARs in accordance with A Leader’s Guide to After Action Reviews (AAR), dated September 2011, after the completion of a major training event, end of phase, end of cycle, and as directed by the commander. (2) AARs should be conducted at the training event for the benefit of the Trainee/Soldiers. A separate AAR should be conducted for the benefit of the cadre to assess and evaluate the quality of instruction and execution of the training event. (3) The leadership will conduct AARs and review performance in areas, including but not limited to: (a) Phase goals and objectives. (b) Quality of values training. (c) Rifle marksmanship program. (d) PRT program. (e) FTX/STX. (f) Discharges and restarts by type. (g) Training injuries, safety program, and risk management. (h) Cadre treatment of Soldiers. (i) Quality of instruction. (j) Quality of facilities. (k) WTBD. b. Leaders may use informal AARs as on-the-spot coaching tools while reviewing Trainee/Soldier and unit performance during training. Informal AARs maximize training value because all unit members are actively involved. They learn what to do, how to do it, and the importance of the roles they play at the individual level in unit-task accomplishment. c. Informal AARs will be conducted during and after training events by cadre to enhance training knowledge of the Trainee/Soldiers and to reinforce task proficiency. d. Sensing sessions are informal group discussions used by commanders to gather feedback and information about the command climate, the unit, and training conducted. (1) Sensing sessions will be conducted at the end of each cycle and as directed by the commander. (2) At a minimum, conduct sensing sessions at the battalion and company level. (3) Sensing sessions with DSs will be held at the end of each cycle by the commander. e. As an additional feedback mechanism, commanders may establish a "Dear Colonel letter" and a "Dear Chaplain letter" program to solicit feedback from IET Trainee/Soldiers on their IET experience that will preserve participant anonymity. 5-26. Training recordsa. Each company will initiate and maintain an Individual Training Record (ITR) from DTMS-CM (Basic Training, AIT, and OSUT) for each Soldier. Use the modified Individual Training Record (ITR) from DTMS-CM-R, available in the Resident Individual Training Management System/Digital Training Management System to document the completion of training requirements in all IET courses. This modified form streamlines the information required, and provides a standardized reporting format for all IET sites. Additional guidance is in appendix F. b. NCOs attending MOS producing courses to reclassify into another MOS, or prior service personnel in the grade of sergeant or higher in accordance with paragraph 4-8, will receive a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) upon completion of their course, regardless of course length. Chapter 6
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