CDFM MODULE 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

What are the 3 major phases of the PPBE? Correct Answer Planning, Programming, and Budgeting What is the name of the automated database that summarizes all forces, resources, and equipment associated with programs approved by the Secretary of Defense? Correct Answer Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) What is the title of the final document of the planning phase? Correct Answer Defense Planning & Programming Guidance (DPPG) Who serves as the Chairman of the National Security Council? Correct Answer The President of the US The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) serves as the Chairman of what Board? Correct Answer Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) What is the phase of the PPBE's process in which programmatic decisions are translated into resources in an appropriations format? Correct Answer Budget Development or Budgeting What is the purpose of the Chairman's Program Assessment? Correct Answer The Chairman's Program Assessment (CPA) checks the balance and capabilities of composite force and support levels recommended by service POMs During which event do OSD Comptroller analysts draft Resource Management Decisions (RMDs) for review and coordination? Correct Answer OSD/OMB Budget Review (Fall Review) Which documents reflect SECDEF decisions regarding appropriate program and funding that will be included in the annual defense budget request to the President? Correct Answer Resource Management Decisions Near the end of the budget review process the SECDEF and DEPSEC may conduct a review of Component major policy or budget issues that have not yet been resolved. Resolution of these issues may displace other programs within the fixed DoD top line. This review is known as what? Correct Answer Issue Resolution One method to obligate funds is through a MIPR. What is another way? Correct Answer Contracts Monies not appropriated by Congress that are primarily from the sale of goods and services are known as what? Correct Answer Non-Appropriated Funds