Which of the following is a format point of the AAR?

• A. End the AAR by announcing a winner
• B. Review what was supposed to happen
• C. Conduct the AAR in a different language
• D. Schedule the next AAR

Answer: (B)

An AAR is a structured reflection that compares what was planned with what actually occurred to capture lessons and improvements. The key format point here is reviewing what was supposed to happen. This establishes the baseline plan and expectations so you can clearly see where execution diverged, why it happened, and what you can adjust next time. By starting with what was expected, the team can focus the discussion on real gaps, not just events.

The other options don’t fit the standard AAR format. Ending by announcing a winner isn’t how an AAR works—it's a learning session, not a competition. Conducting the AAR in a different language might be necessary in some contexts, but it isn’t a fundamental format point. Scheduling the next AAR is about future planning, not the core structure of the current AAR’s content.