Military budgeting and use of funds

38917Following the specific directions for written assessments in the F100 Assessment Plan (Appendix A to the F100 Block Advance Sheet), write a 1- to 2-page answer for each of the three questions. There is one question each covering the F104, F105 and F106 lessons. Instructors will grade your paper in accordance with the attached rubric.

Short Answer Questions:

F104 Question: In the previous lessons, you have learned how the Force Management process translates changes in strategic guidance, enemy capabilities, and input from operational commanders into potential DOTMLPF-P solutions to identified capability gaps. These solutions can be materiel and/or non-materiel in nature. Briefly describe how Capability Developers and other force modernization proponents across the Army translate those potential solutions into the Force Design Update (FDU), and how the FDU creates approved requirements documents. (The focus is Phase 2 and 3 of FD)

F105 Question: Describe how the Army uses the Total Army Analysis to translate validated force design proposals into actionable changes to the Army’s force structure, creates the budget request for that structure, and communicates those changes to the force. (The focus is Phase 4 and 5 of FD)

F106 Question: Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) is the process that aligns strategy to resources. Explain how PPBE encompasses the entire FM model, is cyclical, and is not simply an action that only occurs in Phase 4 of FD. Ensure to address how PPBE is affected by and affect the other two primary decision support processes.

The instructions for the paper are attached. It is a short essay in the form of answering questions under the Short Answer Questions tab.

• TLO-CC-2: Incorporate critical and creative thinking skills.
• TLO-CC-8: Apply DOD and Army processes to develop, resource, and integrate Army capabilities for combatant commanders.
• TLO-CC-10: Incorporate effective communication skills.

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