Which elements are typically included in an After Action Review (AAR) structure?

• A. Start, stop, continue, and action assignments
• B. Begin, end, review, and feedback
• C. Plan, execute, assess, report
• D. Introduction, discussion, conclusions, follow-up

Answer: (A)

After Action Reviews focus on turning what happened into concrete improvements by using a simple four-part structure: Start, Stop, Continue, and Action assignments. Start points to new actions or practices the team should begin to improve performance. Stop highlights behaviors or processes that hinder effectiveness and should be stopped. Continue preserves and strengthens the approaches that worked well. Action assignments turn the insights into specific tasks, with assigned owners and deadlines to ensure accountability and follow-through.

This combination is effective because it turns reflection into clear, bite-sized changes you can implement right away, with responsibility clearly assigned. The other options describe more generic meeting or project phases rather than the concise, action-driven format used in AARs.