Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPB Questions and Answers with complete solution

PPBE - formal process used to identify and articulate the resources required to meet DoD's operational requirements PPBE Process - 1. cyclic 2. iterative 3. overlapping 4. ongoing planning - provides the basic strategic rationale for DoD programs and budgets Planning - primary responsibility for this lies w/ the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for policy Planning - Begins by assessing threats to US Security Planning - strategies are then developed to counter each threat National Security Strategy (NSS) - outlines the major national security concerns of the US and how the administration plans to deal w/ them National Defense Strategy (NDS) - Outlines how the dept supports the President's national security strategy and informs the national military strategy National Military Strategy (NMS) - provides a vision for how our joint force will provide the military capability to protect the American ppl, defend our Nation and Allies, and contribute to our broader peace, security and prosperity