SPIPC (SPeD) Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
What is the purpose of the PPBE process: - programming phase and provides guidance to
-(PPBE) process is one of three processes the DoD Components (military departments and
(Acquisition, Requirements and Funding) that defense agencies) for the development of their
support the Defense Acquisition System. The program proposals, known as the Program
PPBE process is focused on the Financial Objective Memorandum (POM). [1]
Management and resource allocation for current
and future DoD acquisition programs.
Programming Phase - -1. The
Programming phase of the PPBE process
PPBE Process is focused on: - -on the defines and analyzes alternative force structures,
Financial Management and resource allocation weapon systems, and support systems together
for current and future DoD acquisition programs. with their multi-year resource implications and the
The process is established by the Secretary of evaluation of various tradeoff options.
Defense (SecDef) who provides priorities and
goals under the main guidance of DoD Directive 2. The Programming Phase is the process for
7045.14 "Program Planning Budget & Execution balancing and integrating resources among the
(PPBE)" Process - 29 Aug 2017. various programs according to certain priorities.
3. The Programming Phase begins with the
Planning Phase - -1. The Planning phase development of a Program Objective
of the PPBE Process is the definition and Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate
examination of alternative strategies, the analysis Submission (BES) by each DoD Component.
of changing conditions and trends, threat, This development seeks to construct a balanced
technology, and economic assessments in set of programs that respond to the guidance and
conjunction with efforts to understand both priorities of the Defense Planning/Programming
change and the long-term implications of current Guidance within fiscal constraints.
choices.
4. When completed, the POM provides a fairly
2. It examines and determines the needs for the detailed and comprehensive description of the
DoD for the next 5, 10 and 20+ years into the proposed programs, including a time-phased
future from strategic guidance. allocation of resources (forces, funding, and
manpower) by program projected six years into
3. The Planning Phase is the process for the future. In addition, the DoD Component may
determining what capabilities are needed for the describe important programs not fully funded (or
future from strategic guidance not funded at all) in the POM, and assess the
risks associated with the shortfalls
4. he Planning phase of PPBE is a collaborative
effort by the Office of the Secretary of Defense
and the Joint Staff, in coordination with DoD Budgeting - -The Budgeting phase of the
components. It begins with a resource-informed PPBE process includes formulation, justification,
articulation of national defense policies and ends execution, and control of the budget. The primary
military strategy known as the Defense/Joint purpose is to scrutinize the first one or two years
Planning Guidance (DPG). The DPG is used to of a programs budget to ensure efficient use of
lead the overall planning process resources to produce a DoD budget request that
can be effectively defended before Congress.
5. The DPG is the link between planning and The budget is a comprehensive financial plan
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What is the purpose of the PPBE process: - programming phase and provides guidance to
-(PPBE) process is one of three processes the DoD Components (military departments and
(Acquisition, Requirements and Funding) that defense agencies) for the development of their
support the Defense Acquisition System. The program proposals, known as the Program
PPBE process is focused on the Financial Objective Memorandum (POM). [1]
Management and resource allocation for current
and future DoD acquisition programs.
Programming Phase - -1. The
Programming phase of the PPBE process
PPBE Process is focused on: - -on the defines and analyzes alternative force structures,
Financial Management and resource allocation weapon systems, and support systems together
for current and future DoD acquisition programs. with their multi-year resource implications and the
The process is established by the Secretary of evaluation of various tradeoff options.
Defense (SecDef) who provides priorities and
goals under the main guidance of DoD Directive 2. The Programming Phase is the process for
7045.14 "Program Planning Budget & Execution balancing and integrating resources among the
(PPBE)" Process - 29 Aug 2017. various programs according to certain priorities.
3. The Programming Phase begins with the
Planning Phase - -1. The Planning phase development of a Program Objective
of the PPBE Process is the definition and Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate
examination of alternative strategies, the analysis Submission (BES) by each DoD Component.
of changing conditions and trends, threat, This development seeks to construct a balanced
technology, and economic assessments in set of programs that respond to the guidance and
conjunction with efforts to understand both priorities of the Defense Planning/Programming
change and the long-term implications of current Guidance within fiscal constraints.
choices.
4. When completed, the POM provides a fairly
2. It examines and determines the needs for the detailed and comprehensive description of the
DoD for the next 5, 10 and 20+ years into the proposed programs, including a time-phased
future from strategic guidance. allocation of resources (forces, funding, and
manpower) by program projected six years into
3. The Planning Phase is the process for the future. In addition, the DoD Component may
determining what capabilities are needed for the describe important programs not fully funded (or
future from strategic guidance not funded at all) in the POM, and assess the
risks associated with the shortfalls
4. he Planning phase of PPBE is a collaborative
effort by the Office of the Secretary of Defense
and the Joint Staff, in coordination with DoD Budgeting - -The Budgeting phase of the
components. It begins with a resource-informed PPBE process includes formulation, justification,
articulation of national defense policies and ends execution, and control of the budget. The primary
military strategy known as the Defense/Joint purpose is to scrutinize the first one or two years
Planning Guidance (DPG). The DPG is used to of a programs budget to ensure efficient use of
lead the overall planning process resources to produce a DoD budget request that
can be effectively defended before Congress.
5. The DPG is the link between planning and The budget is a comprehensive financial plan
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