The Planning, Programming, Budgeting System (PPBS): A Historical Perspective

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Abstract:

The Planning, Programming, Budgeting System PPBS is the Department of Defenses formal process for arriving at resource allocation decisions. Its purpose is the translation of national objectives and strategy, strategy and military operations planning, military force types and levels into specific defense programs and the development of defense programs into a budget request. As stated in Department of Defense Directive 7045.14, The ultimate objective of PPBS shall be to provide the operational commanders-in-chief the best possible mix of forces, equipment, and support attainable within fiscal constraints. The purpose of this study project is to review the development of the Department of Defenses Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System from a historical perspective in order to gain a better understanding of the evolutionary development in PPBS, not only as a resource allocation and decision making process, but also as a vehicle for achieving organizational change.

Author(s):
Frazier, Thomas T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA222521
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.1_Organize
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*HISTORY, *PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING, MILITARY OPERATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ORGANIZATIONS, ALLOCATIONS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MILITARY BUDGETS, MILITARY PUBLICATIONS, MILITARY PLANNING, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, EVOLUTION(GENERAL), DECISION MAKING, DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PPBS(PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1990 Apr 02