Accession Number:

ADA026345

Title:

Planning/Programming/Budgeting System: 'The Only Game in Town'.

Descriptive Note:

Study project rept.,

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL FORT BELVOIR VA

Personal Author(s):

• Fincher ,Edward G.

Report Date:

1976-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

101.0

Abstract:

This report discusses the PlanningProgrammingBudgeting System PPBS from the viewpoint of an Air FOrce program manager. This discussion is focused on development programs and Research Development Test and Evaluation RDT and E funding. The HQ AFSC Budget Call process has been emphasized with the review process and evaluation techniques used by the headquarters receiving special attention. Attachments have been provided on some of the more pertinent aspects of the PPBS which might be of value to managers as reference material. Author

Descriptors:

• *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• *MILITARY BUDGETS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• AIR FORCE RESEARCH
• INTERACTIONS
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
• SCHEDULING
• RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• AIR FORCE PLANNING

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE