AFW 9826

(Version 2)

GENERIC POST OPERATION / POST EXERCISE REPORT

1. The purpose in of this Report is:

a. To make POR/PXR writing easier and more effective for units and
formations.

b. To make collation of, and comparison between, reports easier and

more effective for the staff in preparation of their own PORs/PXRs at every
level.

c. To make the researching of a portfolio of PXRs/PORs for Lessons

easier and more effective, thereby increasing the likelihood of the wider
learning and implementation of hard won lessons.

d. To prevent the need to produce POR / PXR / Lessons Reports

separately and in different formats for LAND / the Army and for Joint use.

2. The Land POR/PXR / Lessons Process.

a. Army Activities. For Army activities POR / PXR / Lessons Reports

should follow the Chain of Command to LAND G3, with copies as per the
generic distribution.

b. Joint Activities. For Joint activities POR / PXR / Lessons Reports

should be produced to whatever timetable and distribution is laid down by
PJHQ, with copies as per the generic distribution. LAND G3 are the focus for
staffing of issues related to LAND Command, LWC are the focus for training
issues and DGD&D are the focus for wider Army lessons.

3. Formats. The elements of the formats are designed to be used by exception

and as a guide. It is unlikely that all elements would be necessary for all reports. It is
important however to maintain the structure of the reports. The current format is
designed for use as a word document, in either hard or soft copy.

4. Electronic Formats. An electronic copy of the POR/PXR/Lessons Report

format is available on the Electronic Battle Box. The format is also available on the
DGD&D CASH Intranet and Internet websites. Whenever possible reports should be
sent to TDRC in electronic format over CASH/CHOTS.
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THIS FRONT PAGE SHOULD BE ON UNIT HEADED PAPER OR INCLUDE FULL

CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION (incl File Reference)

POR / PXR / LESSONS REPORT

Date of Report ………...
OPERATION / EXERCISE NAME

Reference(s):

Include here all PORs/PXRs used in the in the preparation of this report.

PART ONE - COMMANDER'S OVERVIEW1

Free text; or follow a more structured approach - Lines of Development, Components of

Fighting Power, Functions in Combat, Principles of particular Operation etc. For PXRs the
commander should clearly state his assessment of the unit’s current state of
readiness/operational effectiveness as a result of the training conducted.

PART TWO - INTRODUCTION

SCOPE

x. Theatre.
x. Dates.
x. Mission and Intent.
x. Task Org. May be included as Annex A.
x. Overarching and Subsidiary Operation Names.

BACKGROUND TO OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT

What the unit was doing immediately before being formally warned for operations. Outline
the historical, military, political, civil and/or environmental context in which the
operation/exercise took place (only in sufficient detail to put the report in context).

CHRONOLOGY

Outline sequence of events. May be included as Annex B.

COMMANDER’S DIARY / OPERATIONAL RECORD

The Commander’s Diary / Operational Record(s) associated with this report is/are
[Reference(s) ...]

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For long reports an Executive Summary may precede the Commanders Overview.
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PART THREE – LESSONS LEARNED

All or any of the following sections may be further sub-divided as required e.g. G3 Ops, G3
Trg, G3 O&D etc.

FORCE PREPARATION

x. Overview.

x. Key Lessons.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex C

DEPLOYMENT

x. Overview.

x. Key Lessons.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex D.

OPERATIONS

x. Overview.

x. Key Issues.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex E.

SUSTAINABILITY

x. Overview.

x. Key Lessons.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex F.

COMMAND

x. Overview.

x. Key Lessons.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex G.

RECOVERY

x. Overview.

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x. Key Lessons.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex H.

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT

x. USURs Raised. To include brief background to requirement

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex I.

OTHER LESSONS

x. Overview.

x. Detailed Comments. Detailed comments can be found at Annex J.

PART FOUR - SUMMARY

Key points. Key lessons.

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Annexes:

A. Task Org.
B. Chronology.
C. Force Preparation.
D. Deployment. Annexes are permanently
E. Operations. allocated to subjects.
F. Sustainability. Annexes not produced
G. Command. should be indicated here.
H. Recovery.
I. Capability Development.
J. Other Lessons.

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ANNEX C TO
REFERENCE
DATE
FORCE PREPARATION LESSONS OP / EX NAME

The detail shown for Annexes should be completed by exception. Where there is no comment to make that Annex or part of an Annex
should be omitted and the Annexes relettered accordingly.
Ser DTG Initiator METL(L) Title Observation / Lesson Recommendation / Action
Appointment of Lesson
Unit
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

G1 Personnel and Administration

Example Lesson Shown
1. 07 Capt A Snooks L.3.1.4 Lack of troops There were no troops other than the Field Staging posts require a minimum of 1 pl to
1400 SO3 G1 for security of Bakery staff avail for guard duties at staging provide guards until deployment is complete.
Feb HQ 20 Bde staging areas posts between convoys. The POW gd force could provide these until
02 when not hostilities commence.
occupied

G2 Intelligence and Security

2.

G3 - Operations and Training

G4 - Logistics and Equipment Support
G5 - Plans
G6 - CIS
G8 - Finance
G9 - Civil and Political
Appendices: (Representative)

1. Casualty Data
2. Chart showing throughput into theatre etc
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ANNEX D TO
REFERENCE
DATE

DEPLOYMENT LESSONS OP / EX NAME

Headings as for Force Preparation

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ANNEX E TO
REFERENCE
DATE

OPERATIONS LESSONS OP / EX NAME

Headings as for Force Preparation

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Etc. for Annexes F to H and J
ANNEX I TO
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DATE

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT OP / EX NAME

Ser DTG Initiator Requireme USUR Name / Outcome Remarks (incl timings, training, support,
Appointment nt File Reference disposal / enduring need)
Unit
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
3.

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