AR 1-1 — Planning, Programming, Budgeting, And Execution
AR 1-1 governs Army policy and responsibilities for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process.
- Publication number: AR 1-1
- Title: PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION
- Date: 05/23/2016
- Proponent: ASA (FM&C)
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 1-1 on armypubs.army.mil
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It explains the Department of Defense and Army PPBE processes, including planning, programming, budgeting, execution, governance, and oversight. It requires resource allocation, budget development, financial management, performance review, and related decision-making activities.
Topics covered
- Department of Defense PPBE process
- Army PPBE process
- Resource-informed decisions
- Program objective memorandum
- Budget estimate submission
- Army resource allocation
- Financial management
- Capability portfolio reviews
Questions and answers
What are the main objectives of the annual Army PPBE process?
The main objectives of the annual Army PPBE process are to establish, justify, and acquire the fiscal and manpower resources needed to carry out and execute the Armys assigned missions and to provide the combatant command the best mix of Army forces, equipment, manpower, and support attainable with those resources. (paragraph 1-1)
What does the Army POM define?
The POM defines what the Army intends to do over the 5-year program period. (paragraph 4-13)
How does HQDA develop the budget estimate submission?
HQDA develops the BES by converting the first year of the POM into appropriation structures. (paragraph 7-4)
What does a continuing resolution usually do?
A temporary measure, the CR usually restricts funding to the prior-year level and prohibits new initiatives. (paragraph 7-10)
How are program and budget authority released for most appropriations?
Each program and its BA are released in equal amounts for all appropriations except O&M, military personnel, and Army family housing. (paragraph 8-3)