Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System
- Execution
The quotation refers to the execution phase of the PPBE process, which involves the evaluation of the result of the established program. The review aims at prioritizing the various programs that would ensure that the strategic goals are met. Hence, it involves assessing the actual performance of the program and whether it aligns with the planned performance. The execution of the budget and the program should align with the overall goal of the process, including implementation of the policy direction and creation of the desired capabilities.
The execution is indicated by the fact that there is progress being made with the radars on the Fire Scouts. The major goal, in this case, is to connect the H-60 aircraft with Fire Scout, which is an unmanned platform. The connection of radars on Fire Scouts has to ensure that the desired link between the aircraft and the platform has to achieve what Roux want to achieve in the process. The phase involves mainly the project manager and the operating team. It takes place at the close of the financial year.
- Budgeting phase
The phase indicated by this quotation is the budgeting stage. The major commands in the department come up with budgets that can be used in justifying the decisions made during the programming phase. The budgeting process also involves placing a request for appropriations for the approved programs. The phase is led by the Financial Officer or the Comptroller who is guided by the Office of Management and Budget. The officer reviews the prepared budget to make sure that the right funding and fiscal controls are obtained, and determine the viability of executing the budget within the current funding period.
During the phase, the comptrollers also work his or her counterparts in the service to examine the budget requests and align them with the general defense budget. The Secretary of Defense can use the budget review to direct where changes should be made. The final product, in this case, is a planned budget that allocates resources to the project being undertaken. The appropriation of $ 100 million for the UONs is done after the reviewing process has been completed, and the funding of the project has been approved by the Secretary of Defense. The completion of the budget means that AN/ZPY-1 radar can be used in the modification of the Fire Scouts Fleet. The final product of the phase has to be submitted every December by the Office of Management and Budget.
- Budgeting phase
The quotation is also an indication of the budget phases, specifically the review process. The Comptroller has to ensure that the right funding for the project has been done. The reviewing of the budget is done to establish any discrepancies and shortcomings and making the changes needed for the budget to achieve the desired funding goals. As aforementioned, the Secretary of Defense can use the review to direct the financial officer to make the relevant changes. The military service has to make an update on the budget to ensure that the budget complies with the decision made. As indicated, the Navy added the further 90% modification to the regular budget for Aircraft modification, which shows that some changes had to be introduced. The final product is still a PB, which has to be submitted in December.
- Planning phase
The quotation indicates the planning phase of the budgeting process. The phase entails establishing a strategic plan that will ensure President's National Security Strategy, Secretary of Defense National Defense Strategy, and the National Military Strategy is in line with the goals of the Administration Policy. It also involves considering the potential threats, the structure in place, readiness and other relevant aspects. The parties involved in the phase consist of Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Service Secretary. The strategic planning enables the service to analyze the current capabilities, and identify any gaps and overestimations. The phase involved cutting the POM-16 budget and stretching the installation schedule to 2019 when resources will be available. The final output for this phase is POM which has to be submitted at the beginning of the financial year.
- Programming
The programming phase aims at analyzing the anticipated impacts of decisions that have presently been made. The overall goal involves identifying any overmatches or gaps between the capabilities and established strategies and producing programming objectives. The programming phase translates the general objectives of the policy as per the plan into various activities or products. It involves analyzing the alternatives, reviewing and evaluation of various proposals, and receiving executive feedback. The individuals involved in the phase include the Program Evaluation Office. Director of Cost Assessment Roux anticipates that Seahawk will undergo mid-life upgrades in the future so that it can remain relevant. The team hopes that more information will be taken, while a clearer view of the battlefield is achieved. The output of the phase is Program Objective Memorandum, which is submitted mid of the financial year.
