Example After-Action Reports from Formation members. What they shipped, what it cost, what's next. Some details redacted for privacy.
An After-Action Report is a structured 5-item document that captures what you did, proves you did it, and sets up the next action. It's how we verify graduation and share learning across the Formation.
These are representative examples. Names and some details changed for privacy.
Objective: Established backup communication protocol for household of 4.
Action: Tested radio, identified dead zones, created laminated protocol card posted by phone.
Evidence: Protocol card PDF, test log showing successful contact from all rooms.
Cost: 2.5 hours, $0 (used existing radio).
Next: Monthly test on first Saturday. Owner: me. Date: Jan 4.
Objective: Built contact chain for 12 people across 3 time zones.
Action: Called each person, explained system, got commitment, documented in shared roster.
Evidence: Roster PDF with confirmed contacts, calendar invite for monthly test.
Cost: 2 hours phone calls, $0.
Next: First test call on 1st of month. Owner: me. Date: Jan 1.
Objective: Mapped 5 first-aid suppliers within 30-minute drive.
Action: Visited each location, noted hours, got price list for key items, photographed storefronts.
Evidence: CSV with vendor details, Google Maps custom map, price comparison spreadsheet.
Cost: 3 hours including drive time, $0.
Next: Add water suppliers. Owner: me. Date: Jan 15.
Objective: Coordinated bulk purchase of emergency supplies for 8 households.
Action: Surveyed interest, collected commitments, negotiated with vendor, organized pickup rota.
Evidence: Order receipt, pickup schedule document, vendor invoice showing bulk discount.
Cost: 6 hours total (crew of 3), $55 in printing/coordination.
Next: Vendor SLA discussion for ongoing orders. Owner: [crew lead]. Date: Jan 20.
Objective: Three-person team audited local park using CPTED principles.
Action: Walked site with checklist, photographed problem areas, drafted recommendations, sent to parks department.
Evidence: Report PDF, sent email screenshot, acknowledgment from municipality.
Cost: 4 hours total, $0.
Next: Follow-up meeting with parks department. Owner: [crew member]. Date: Feb 1.
Objective: Observed two traffic court sessions, documented procedural patterns.
Action: Sat in gallery, took notes on judge behavior, plea patterns, representation rates.
Evidence: 3-page observation notes, completed checklist.
Cost: 3 hours including travel, $8 parking.
Next: Share findings on Saturday call, plan crew return visit. Owner: me. Date: next Saturday.
Submit your AAR through the Formation portal. It will be reviewed on a Saturday call. Passing AARs may be featured here (with your permission and appropriate redactions).
