Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Course

Module 1: Introduction to the PPBE Process

• Historical background of PPBE
• Evolution of PPBE
• Key organizations and individuals involved
• Relationship between strategic planning, needs determination, PPBE, and acquisition processes
• The four steps in the budget process

Module 2: Planning

• Defining national military strategy
• Planning force levels and military strategies
• Strategic and policy documents (National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy)
• Defense Planning Guidance (DPG)
• Planning goals, objectives, and issues

Module 3: Programming

• Translating planning decisions into resource allocation
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
• Balancing centrally managed programs for manpower, operations, and construction

Module 4: Budgeting

• Budget Estimate Submission (BES)
• Program Budget Decisions (PBDs)
• Finalizing budgets for submission to OSD, OMB, and the President

Module 5: Budget Execution

• Receipt of appropriated funds
• Executing the budget and assessing program performance
• Reporting outcomes compared to the planned budget

Module 6: Course Summary

• Overview of PPBE process and phases
• Key participants and their roles
• Summary of key documents and deliverables
• What happens after the formal budget submission to Congress