Module 2.1 Programming Phase Flashcards

1
Q

Who is in charge of the Programming phase?

A

Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (D,CAPE)

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2
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Update to the Future Year Defense Program is made by the _______

A

D, CAPE

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3
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It contains:

A) forces, manpower, and Total Obligational Authority (TOA) identified to a program element structure aggregated into a major defense program.

B) 10 years of data identified as

  • prior year,
  • current year,
  • budget year,
  • 4 years for resources, and
  • the following 3 years of force structure requirements.
A

The FYDP

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4
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Updated to coincide with the June-August timeframe submission of:

  • Service and Defense POMs
  • BES
A

The FYDP

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5
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This database is structured in three basic dimensions, the _____ is divided into ____ Major Force Programs. It is arranged using the appropriation terminology in the _______’s Budget and that is used by congress to review the Budget request and enact budget _______ through the authorization and _______ process. the third dimension displays resources by DoD_______ (e.g., Services and Defense agencies).

A

FYDP; 12; President; Authority; Appropriation; Components

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6
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OSD Decision making forums

A
  • 3 Star Program Review Group
  • Deputy’s Management Action Group (DMAG) “4-Star”
  • Secretary of Defense Decisions
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Chairmen of the 3 Star Program Review Group

A

D, CAPE

USD(C)

Joint Staff (J8)

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8
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Chairman of the DMAG

A

DEPSECDEF

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Issues are addressed by this group and recommendations are made to the DEPSECDEF for inclusion in the Program Decision Memoranda (PDM).

A

3 Star Program Review Group

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10
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Chaired by the DEPSECDEF, membership to this group is determined by the topic and address all common management issues, including those related to the approval of the 5 year program and the annual budget. Decisions made will be reflected in the Program Decision Memoranda (PDM) and the Program Budget Decisions (PBD)

A

Deputy’s Management Action Group (DMAG)

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Secretary Of Defense Decisions

A

If the Deputy Secretary is either unable to resolve a budget or program issue or specifically desires a decision by the Secretary of Defense, the SECDEF may convene either the primary leadership of the Department, which could be a “large group” or a smaller group of advisors from the OSD and the Joint Staff to provide information and advice prior to making a decision.

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12
Q

POMs submitted to the OSD by the ______ are analyzed by teams organized by the ______ and _____ _____ are prepared.

A

Military Components; D, CAPE; Issue papers;

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13
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Theses team can include membership from the Component involved, Joint Staff, Defense Agencies, and OSD staff. Team results are briefed in draft form to the component involved and in final form to the SECDEF and DEPSECDEF.

A

Program Review Teams

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14
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Role of the 3-Star Group

A

To verify that the right information is available for the DMAG review. although, sometimes decisions are made by this senior group

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15
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At the _____, the Component leads the discussion on the issues involded; this is basically informing the DEPSECDEF of the pros/cons of each issue. Decisions that come from the _____ meeting (or those made before going to ____) are presented for signature as part of the Program Decision Memorandum document.

A

DMAG

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16
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  • Policy and risk assessment
  • Conventional forces
  • Modernization and investments
  • Readiness & other logistics
  • Manpower
  • Intelligence
  • Management Initiatives
  • Nuclear forces
A

Categories of Programmatic Issues

17
Q

Checks balance and capabilities of composite force and support levels recommended by service POMs

A

Chairman’s Program Assessment (CPA)

18
Q

Compares recommended capabilities & levels with priorities established by SECDEF.

A

Chairman’s Program Assessment (CPA)

19
Q

Helps SECDEF make program decisions reflected in OSD resource decision documents.

A

Chairman’s Program Assessment (CPA)

20
Q

Final Decision Document in the Program Review process.

A

Program Decision Memorandum (PDM)

21
Q

Reflects decisions of the SECDEF on the Component’s POM submission.

A

Program Decision Memorandum (PDM)

22
Q

The Joint Staff conducts a review of the POMs at the same time the OSD staff is conducting its review. The review focuses on the balance and capabilities of the forces contained in the POMs. The _______ reports the results of that review to the Secretary of Defense prior to the decisions in the _____ and _____.

A

Chairman’s Program Assessment; Program Decision Memorandums (PDM) and Program Budget Decisions (PBD).

23
Q

What is the final document in the Programming phase?

A

The Program Decision Memorandum (PDM)

24
Q

Who receive the Program Decision Memorandum?

A
  • DoD Components
  • CJCS and
  • OMB
25
Q

The issue papers are organized in ____ ____. Particular emphasis is given to cross-service issues that have not been adequately or consistently addressed in the POMs.

A

Issue books