CDFM Module 4 Exam with 100%
Correct Answers
DoD has 3 principal decision making support systems - ANS-1. Planning, programming,
budgeting and execution process (PPBE)
2. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
3. Defense Acquisition System
Resource Allocation - ANS-Planning, Programming & Budgeting, Enactment, Execution.
Planning - ANS-Takes place annually from October to April for the current and future 4
fiscal years.
Programming & Budgeting - ANS-Takes place annually from May to January. Budgeting
for the current fiscal year, and Programming for the current and future 4 fiscal years.
Enactment - ANS-Takes place annually from February to September for the current
fiscal year.
Execution - ANS-Takes place annually from October through September of the current
and prior fiscal years. 4.1.4
Programming Phase - ANS-Begins with a POM (Program Objective Memorandum).
This development process seeks to construct a balanced set of programs that respond
to the guidance and priorities of the Defense Planning and Programming Guidance
(DPPG) within fiscal constraints. 4.1.5
Budgeting Phase - ANS-The draft RMD (Resource Management Decisions) is provided
to the affected component for comment and then are forwarded to the Deputy or
Secretary of Defense for final decision on that subject. Then, these decisions are
reflected in an updated budget submission provided to OMB. 4.1.6
Execution Phase - ANS-Provides feedback to senior leadership concerning the
effectiveness of current and prior resource allocations. Over time, metrics are being
developed to support the execution review that will measure actual output versus
planned performance for defense programs.
National Security Strategy - ANS-Approved 1st year of a Presidential administration
Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) - ANS-Created once the National Security Strategy
has been established. Provided to Congress in the 2nd year of the administration. In the
, PPBE process, the QDR final report serves as the foundation document for defense
strategy and business policy.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) - ANS-Identification
process that allows joint forces to meet future military challenges. It is supported by
robust analytic processes to identify CAPABILITY GAPS and potential solutions.
Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) - ANS-Entity that pulls the JCIDS (Joint
Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Defense Acquisition
process together. Chaired by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who co-
chairs the Defense Acquisition Board.
Milestones - ANS-Three decision points in the defense acquisition process in which
JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System) documents are
provided that will guide the subsequent development, production, and testing of the
program.
Acquisition Category I and IA (Automated Information Systems) - ANS-These and other
high-interest programs' JCIDS are reviewed and validated by JROC prior to Milestone
A.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) -
ANS-Is the Defense Acquisition Executive. He reviews ACAT ID programs and is the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).4.1.10
Most expensive acquisition program categories - ANS-MDAPs (Major Defense
Acquisition Programs) and MAISs (Major Automated Information Systems)
Most expensive ACAT I programs - ANS-ACAT ID and Major Defense Acquisition
Programs (MDAP) - MDA (Milestone Decision Authority) is USD(AT&L)
Most Expensive ACAT IA Programs - ANS-ACAT IAM and Major Automated Information
Systems (MAIS) - MDA is ASD NII (Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and
Information Integration) / DoD CIO 4.1.10
Acquisition Strategy - ANS-Guides the acquisition phase and is comprised of 21 topics.
Either evolutionary or single item - evolutionary preferred. Single step is when you make
a determination as to what you want, then you buy it (ex: rifles) 4.1.15
10 USC 2435 - ANS-Where we get the statutory authority to do stuff. It says the DoD
may not obligate funds for an MDAP after the program enters System Development and
Demonstration without a Milestone Decision Authority-approved baseline unless the
USD(AT&L) specifically approves the obligation. 4.1.19
Trade Offs - ANS-Maximizing PM and contractor flexibility to make cost/performance
trade-offs is essential to achieving cost objectives. The PM may treat the difference
Correct Answers
DoD has 3 principal decision making support systems - ANS-1. Planning, programming,
budgeting and execution process (PPBE)
2. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
3. Defense Acquisition System
Resource Allocation - ANS-Planning, Programming & Budgeting, Enactment, Execution.
Planning - ANS-Takes place annually from October to April for the current and future 4
fiscal years.
Programming & Budgeting - ANS-Takes place annually from May to January. Budgeting
for the current fiscal year, and Programming for the current and future 4 fiscal years.
Enactment - ANS-Takes place annually from February to September for the current
fiscal year.
Execution - ANS-Takes place annually from October through September of the current
and prior fiscal years. 4.1.4
Programming Phase - ANS-Begins with a POM (Program Objective Memorandum).
This development process seeks to construct a balanced set of programs that respond
to the guidance and priorities of the Defense Planning and Programming Guidance
(DPPG) within fiscal constraints. 4.1.5
Budgeting Phase - ANS-The draft RMD (Resource Management Decisions) is provided
to the affected component for comment and then are forwarded to the Deputy or
Secretary of Defense for final decision on that subject. Then, these decisions are
reflected in an updated budget submission provided to OMB. 4.1.6
Execution Phase - ANS-Provides feedback to senior leadership concerning the
effectiveness of current and prior resource allocations. Over time, metrics are being
developed to support the execution review that will measure actual output versus
planned performance for defense programs.
National Security Strategy - ANS-Approved 1st year of a Presidential administration
Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) - ANS-Created once the National Security Strategy
has been established. Provided to Congress in the 2nd year of the administration. In the
, PPBE process, the QDR final report serves as the foundation document for defense
strategy and business policy.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) - ANS-Identification
process that allows joint forces to meet future military challenges. It is supported by
robust analytic processes to identify CAPABILITY GAPS and potential solutions.
Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) - ANS-Entity that pulls the JCIDS (Joint
Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Defense Acquisition
process together. Chaired by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who co-
chairs the Defense Acquisition Board.
Milestones - ANS-Three decision points in the defense acquisition process in which
JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System) documents are
provided that will guide the subsequent development, production, and testing of the
program.
Acquisition Category I and IA (Automated Information Systems) - ANS-These and other
high-interest programs' JCIDS are reviewed and validated by JROC prior to Milestone
A.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) -
ANS-Is the Defense Acquisition Executive. He reviews ACAT ID programs and is the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).4.1.10
Most expensive acquisition program categories - ANS-MDAPs (Major Defense
Acquisition Programs) and MAISs (Major Automated Information Systems)
Most expensive ACAT I programs - ANS-ACAT ID and Major Defense Acquisition
Programs (MDAP) - MDA (Milestone Decision Authority) is USD(AT&L)
Most Expensive ACAT IA Programs - ANS-ACAT IAM and Major Automated Information
Systems (MAIS) - MDA is ASD NII (Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and
Information Integration) / DoD CIO 4.1.10
Acquisition Strategy - ANS-Guides the acquisition phase and is comprised of 21 topics.
Either evolutionary or single item - evolutionary preferred. Single step is when you make
a determination as to what you want, then you buy it (ex: rifles) 4.1.15
10 USC 2435 - ANS-Where we get the statutory authority to do stuff. It says the DoD
may not obligate funds for an MDAP after the program enters System Development and
Demonstration without a Milestone Decision Authority-approved baseline unless the
USD(AT&L) specifically approves the obligation. 4.1.19
Trade Offs - ANS-Maximizing PM and contractor flexibility to make cost/performance
trade-offs is essential to achieving cost objectives. The PM may treat the difference
