SPIPC (SPeD) Questions and Answers
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What is the purpose of the PPBE process: ✔✔(PPBE) process is one of three processes
(Acquisition, Requirements and Funding) that support the Defense Acquisition System. The
PPBE process is focused on the Financial Management and resource allocation for current and
future DoD acquisition programs.
PPBE Process is focused on: ✔✔on the Financial Management and resource allocation for
current and future DoD acquisition programs. The process is established by the Secretary of
Defense (SecDef) who provides priorities and goals under the main guidance of DoD Directive
7045.14 "Program Planning Budget & Execution (PPBE)" Process - 29 Aug 2017.
Planning Phase ✔✔1. The Planning phase of the PPBE Process is the definition and examination
of alternative strategies, the analysis of changing conditions and trends, threat, technology, and
economic assessments in conjunction with efforts to understand both change and the long-term
implications of current choices.
2. It examines and determines the needs for the DoD for the next 5, 10 and 20+ years into the
future from strategic guidance.
, 3. The Planning Phase is the process for determining what capabilities are needed for the future
from strategic guidance
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 components. It begins with a resource-informed
articulation of national defense policies and ends military strategy known as the Defense/Joint
Planning Guidance (DPG). The DPG is used to lead the overall planning process
5. The DPG is the link between planning and programming phase and provides guidance to the
DoD Components (military departments and defense agencies) for the development of their
program proposals, known as the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). [1]
Programming Phase ✔✔1. The Programming phase of the PPBE process defines and analyzes
alternative force structures, weapon systems, and support systems together with their multi-year
resource implications and the evaluation of various tradeoff options.
2. The Programming Phase is the process for balancing and integrating resources among the
various programs according to certain priorities.
Already Passed
What is the purpose of the PPBE process: ✔✔(PPBE) process is one of three processes
(Acquisition, Requirements and Funding) that support the Defense Acquisition System. The
PPBE process is focused on the Financial Management and resource allocation for current and
future DoD acquisition programs.
PPBE Process is focused on: ✔✔on the Financial Management and resource allocation for
current and future DoD acquisition programs. The process is established by the Secretary of
Defense (SecDef) who provides priorities and goals under the main guidance of DoD Directive
7045.14 "Program Planning Budget & Execution (PPBE)" Process - 29 Aug 2017.
Planning Phase ✔✔1. The Planning phase of the PPBE Process is the definition and examination
of alternative strategies, the analysis of changing conditions and trends, threat, technology, and
economic assessments in conjunction with efforts to understand both change and the long-term
implications of current choices.
2. It examines and determines the needs for the DoD for the next 5, 10 and 20+ years into the
future from strategic guidance.
, 3. The Planning Phase is the process for determining what capabilities are needed for the future
from strategic guidance
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 components. It begins with a resource-informed
articulation of national defense policies and ends military strategy known as the Defense/Joint
Planning Guidance (DPG). The DPG is used to lead the overall planning process
5. The DPG is the link between planning and programming phase and provides guidance to the
DoD Components (military departments and defense agencies) for the development of their
program proposals, known as the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). [1]
Programming Phase ✔✔1. The Programming phase of the PPBE process defines and analyzes
alternative force structures, weapon systems, and support systems together with their multi-year
resource implications and the evaluation of various tradeoff options.
2. The Programming Phase is the process for balancing and integrating resources among the
various programs according to certain priorities.
