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equipment/services required for a military operation. This results in the creation of a Strategic Planning Guide (SPG) by the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs. The SPG is the final analysis and will set the stage for phase two.
page document addressing programming changes/terminations i.e. promoting joint service solutions to address strategic needs
page section: Program Acquisition Costs by Weapon System reporting FY 10 and 11 quantity and cost detail for the militarys combined weapon system DOD uses this data to forecast cost estimates for maintaining required programs for strategic compliance
Department of Defense Efficiency Initiatives, including reviews of program costs, discussion of reduced overlap, emerging best practices and potential for program reductions
Advantages to PPBE
Allows for long-term forecasting
Provides the ability to connect budgetary decision making with strategic outcomes Allows visualizing trade-off options as needs and costs are considered simultaneously Provides prioritization by conducting gap and excess analysis Offers flexibility, continual revision and ease of program performance tracking
Challenges to PPBE
High financial and administrative costs (requires a
Challenges to PPBE
High financial and administrative costs (requires a
Recommendations
PPBE should only be used in highly structured agencies
Performance measurement should be integrated into the budgetary cycle The form of PPBE lends itself to performance measurement in each phase of the cycle As budget justification rests upon performance results, justification is necessary to receive public support The DOD could act more responsibly in their budgeting process
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