# after_action_review > The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured debrief to learn from - Author: Benjamin Ward - Repository: benjam3n/GOSM - Version: 20260127091712 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-06 - Source: https://github.com/benjam3n/GOSM - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@benjam3n/GOSM~after_action_review:20260127091712 --- --- name: after_action_review description: "The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured debrief to learn from" --- # after_action_review ## Overview The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured debrief to learn from experience. It compares what was supposed to happen with what actually happened and extracts lessons for the future. The US Army credits AARs with dramatically accelerating organizational learning and considers them one of their most important innovations. ## When to Use - After completing a project or phase - After a significant event (success or failure) - Regularly during long-running projects - After any learning opportunity --- **Input**: $ARGUMENTS Apply this procedure to the input provided.