A Study of the Development of Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) in the United States Department of Defense

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Abstract:

Having served as the United States Defense Department DoDs primary resource allocation and decision-making process for more than 30 years, Planning-Programming-Budgeting System PPBS has kept going its evolution since it was first introduced in 1961. Accordingly, this study examined the development of PPBS in the U.S. DoD from its beginning to the recent past, that is to 1986, focusing on its basic purposes, how it has been modified and to assess the various expert observations made about the system. As originally conceived, the budget process was divided into three phases Planning, Programming and Budgeting. The Planning phase was concerned with multi-year long range requirements to lead the development of the Service programs. The Programming phase would have a multi-year prospective based on specific programs needed to support the long range planning requirements. The Budgeting phase would focus on pricing the first year of the programs chosen in the Programming phase. Although PPBS brought some improvements to the ability to tie missions, strategies, forces, and budgets together, planning continued to be the weak link in the PPBS resource allocation process.

Author(s):
Kantik, Sakir S.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0086

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/GSM/LAR/93S-10
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, *MILITARY STRATEGY, *NATIONAL SECURITY, *DECISION MAKING, *ALLOCATIONS, *PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING, *MILITARY BUDGETS, *DEFENSE PLANNING, *MILITARY PLANNING, *ECONOMICS, *MILITARY DOCTRINE, REQUIREMENTS, RESOURCES, MISSIONS, THESES, UNITED STATES, MODIFICATION, SECURITY, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, STRATEGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations, Defense Systems, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
PPBS(PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1993 Sep 01