ARMY DIR 2021-35 — Roles And Responsibilities For Program Objective Memorandum Program Evaluation Groups

ARMY DIR 2021-35 governs roles, co-chair assignments, and responsibilities for Program Objective Memorandum Program Evaluation Groups.

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  • Publication number: ARMY DIR 2021-35
  • Title: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROGRAM OBJECTIVE MEMORANDUM PROGRAM EVALUATION GROUPS
  • Date: 11/05/2021
  • Proponent: ASA (FM&C)
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It rescinds reference 1c and amends the Program Evaluation Groups table with co-chairs and designated advisors. It establishes decision authority, support, planning, risk assessment, and approval roles for the integrated POM.

Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Program Objective Memorandum Program Evaluation Groups
  • PEG co-chair assignments
  • PEG designated advisors
  • POM development
  • Army enterprise risk assessment
  • Cross-PEG program trades

Questions and answers

Who has decision authority within each PEG?

PEG co-chairs are the decision authority within each PEG. (paragraph 4)

What support do PEGs receive?

PEGs receive executive and administrative support from the Army Staff principal listed in table 21 of reference 1d (as amended by this directive). (paragraph 4)

Can PEG co-chairs delegate their authority?

PEG co-chairs will designate a member of the Planning Programming Budget Committee but will not delegate their authority as co-chair without approval from the Under Secretary of the Army (USA) for Secretariat or Vice Chief of Staff of the Army (VCSA) for Army Staff. (paragraph 4)

What do Army commands do after the draft POM is approved?

After the USA and the VCSA have approved the draft POM, Army commands will review the POM and provide an assessment of risk to the Army enterprise. (paragraph 4)

Who leads the overall POM enterprise assessment?

Following the Army command assessment, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-8 Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate will lead an overall POM enterprise assessment, integrate and synchronize programs across all years, and identify crossPEG trades under the oversight of the USA and the VCSA. (paragraph 4)

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