AR 11-33 — Army Lessons Learned Program

AR 11-33 governs policies and responsibilities for the Army Lessons Learned Program and its administration across Army organizations.

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  • Publication number: AR 11-33
  • Title: ARMY LESSONS LEARNED PROGRAM
  • Date: 07/28/2022
  • Proponent: G-3/5/7
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 11-33 addresses experiential learning, lessons learned collection and sharing, organization lesson managers, and Joint Lessons Learned Information System administrators. It requires specified appointments and training and establishes internal control evaluations for lessons learned management.

Applies to: This regulation still applies to Army commands (ACOMs), Army service component commands (ASCCs), direct reporting units (DRUs), and force management proponents, to include corps and division headquarters.

Topics covered

  • Army Lessons Learned Program
  • Experiential learning
  • Organization lesson managers
  • Joint Lessons Learned Information System administrators
  • Lessons learned training
  • Internal control evaluation

Questions and answers

Who must appoint a Joint Lessons Learned Information System administrator in writing?

Commanders of ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs will appoint a JLLIS administrator in writing. (paragraph 5-1)

What training must a lesson manager complete?

A lesson manager must be trained on lessons learned procedures pursuant to the mandatory procedures prescribed in DA Pam 1133. (paragraph 4-2)

What training must all organization lesson managers complete?

All OLMs and lesson managers must complete the Joint Lessons learned Program. (paragraph 4-2)

What Army course must organization lesson managers complete?

All OLMs must complete the Army Lessons Learned Course. (paragraph 4-2)

How often must units formally evaluate key management controls?

Each unit required to execute the ALLP will formally evaluate key management controls at least once every 5 years. (paragraph 5-2)

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