AARs can be formal or informal. Formal AARs are typically
held at the company level and above, although they
might also be conducted for small-unit gunnery or platoon
situational training exercises. Informal AARs are usually
conducted at the platoon level and below. Informal AARs
can be done at any time during any training and have the
advantage of giving Soldiers and units immediate feedback.
Soldiers and units can learn from their efforts and quickly
adapt to future operations.