Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Army Course

Module 1: Introduction to PPBE

• History and purpose of the PPBE process
• PPBE overview for DoD and Army
• Structure of the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)

Module 2: Key DoD and Army Officials, Decision Bodies, and Forums Involved in the PPBE Process

• Important officials and decision-making bodies
• Key forums in the PPBE process

Module 3: Planning

• Overview of the planning phase
• Role of planning in resource allocation

Module 4: Programming

• Introduction to programming
• Management decision packages (MDEPs)
• Resource management areas
• Acquisition, fielding, and sustainment
• Special visibility programs (SVPs)

Module 5: Budgeting

• Understanding budgeting in the PPBE process
• Comptroller Information System (CIS)
• Schedule O: object classification and personnel summary
• Estimating budgetary requirements by object class

Module 6: Execution

• Fund management and execution
• Unapportioned appropriations and execution process
• Understanding obligations and outlays

Module 7: Course Summary

• Review of key concepts
• Application of the PPBE process