CDFM EXAM MODULE 2 (ACTUAL 2025) WITH
150+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
SecDef Planning Process Procedures - <<<Answers>>>NSS
& QDR input to DSG
DSG input to NMS
NMS input to DPG
PPBE: Planning Phase - <<<Answers>>>Defines military
role and posture of the US IAW NSS and in light of threats
Output is the DPG
(3) Elements of PPBE Planning Process -
<<<Answers>>>Begins 1 1/2 years out in advance of the FY
in which the budget AUTH will be passed
CDRs of ComComs provide SecDef with
Personal appraisals of major issues
Principal concerns & trends in threat/ response
Analyses based on 5 documents
QDR; DSG; NMS; JPD; Dept's long-range plans
,(5) Elements of Planning Phase Focus -
<<<Answers>>>Define NDS supporting Nat'l Sec/ foreign
policy
Plan integrated and balanced military force
Ensure framework to manage resources
Provide decision options to SecDef
Discuss planning goals, prog. objectives to SecDef w/
remedial plans & initiatives
(4) Elements of the Integrated Priorities List -
<<<Answers>>>ComComs high priority needs
Prioritized across service and functional lines
Provides visibility for key problem areas requiring DoD
attention
Submitted to SecDef, CJCS, military departments
(3) OSD Decision Making Forums - <<<Answers>>>3 Star
Program Review Group
DMAG
, SecDef large & small groups
(4) Phases of Programming - <<<Answers>>>DPG -> POM -
> Program Issues -> RMD
(2) Foci of Programming - <<<Answers>>>Translate
Planning decisions
OSD programming guidance
Congressional guidance
...into detailed allocation of resource requirements
(Forces - Manpower - Dollars)
Incorporate requirements from components and PEOs
(Manpower - Ops - Acquisition)
(2) Elements of Program Objective Memorandum -
<<<Answers>>>DoD components develop proposed
programs consistent w/ specific guidance (plan, prog., fiscal)
Component POMs reflect:
Systematic analysis of missions and events
Alternative methods for accomplishing objectives
Effective allocation of available resources
150+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
SecDef Planning Process Procedures - <<<Answers>>>NSS
& QDR input to DSG
DSG input to NMS
NMS input to DPG
PPBE: Planning Phase - <<<Answers>>>Defines military
role and posture of the US IAW NSS and in light of threats
Output is the DPG
(3) Elements of PPBE Planning Process -
<<<Answers>>>Begins 1 1/2 years out in advance of the FY
in which the budget AUTH will be passed
CDRs of ComComs provide SecDef with
Personal appraisals of major issues
Principal concerns & trends in threat/ response
Analyses based on 5 documents
QDR; DSG; NMS; JPD; Dept's long-range plans
,(5) Elements of Planning Phase Focus -
<<<Answers>>>Define NDS supporting Nat'l Sec/ foreign
policy
Plan integrated and balanced military force
Ensure framework to manage resources
Provide decision options to SecDef
Discuss planning goals, prog. objectives to SecDef w/
remedial plans & initiatives
(4) Elements of the Integrated Priorities List -
<<<Answers>>>ComComs high priority needs
Prioritized across service and functional lines
Provides visibility for key problem areas requiring DoD
attention
Submitted to SecDef, CJCS, military departments
(3) OSD Decision Making Forums - <<<Answers>>>3 Star
Program Review Group
DMAG
, SecDef large & small groups
(4) Phases of Programming - <<<Answers>>>DPG -> POM -
> Program Issues -> RMD
(2) Foci of Programming - <<<Answers>>>Translate
Planning decisions
OSD programming guidance
Congressional guidance
...into detailed allocation of resource requirements
(Forces - Manpower - Dollars)
Incorporate requirements from components and PEOs
(Manpower - Ops - Acquisition)
(2) Elements of Program Objective Memorandum -
<<<Answers>>>DoD components develop proposed
programs consistent w/ specific guidance (plan, prog., fiscal)
Component POMs reflect:
Systematic analysis of missions and events
Alternative methods for accomplishing objectives
Effective allocation of available resources
