Army PPBE Workshop

Overview

Understand the nuances of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process that determines how much funding programs receive. You will gain knowledge of the procedures and rules governing budget development within DoD and how to implement the PPBE process in the Army. You will practice developing a performance plan and allocating resources through a capstone Army program exercise.

Who Attends

This course is designed for Army financial, program and project, resource, and management professionals who need to understand the essential elements, procedures, and rules governing the development and execution of budgets within the Department of the Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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August 24 - August 28, 2026

Class ID: 265730003

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

November 16 - November 20, 2026

Class ID: 265730004

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Explain the roles and relationships of the building blocks of the planning, programming, and budgeting system for the Army
Participate in the development, justification, and review of the Army program and budget submissions
Identify purpose and content of key Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) events and documents, who influences them, and their relative timing in the overall process
Outline the congressional enactment process and explain its influence on PPBE
Explain the basic elements of DOD and Army budget execution
Analyze the relationship between budget timetables and funds management requirements for a representative DOD acquisition program

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Course Activities

The final exam must be completed with a grade of 70% or higher.

Course Topics

Overview of PPBE Terms, Policies, and Procedures

DoD Decision Support Systems—Where PPBE Fits In
Overview of PPBE
Overview of the Department of Defense (DoD)
Overview of the Department of the Army (DA)
Concepts and Terms
Relationship of Budget Authority
PPBE Cycle
Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA)
Exercise: National Security
Exercise: Knowledge Check—The Four Phases of PPBE

Planning

Review of DoD Decision Support Systems
Strategy: The Foundation for PPBE
Planning Phase
Exercise: Knowledge Check–Planning Phase

Programming

Programming Phase
DA Level Programming Process
Manpower Principles in the Army
Programming Process within the Military Departments
The OSD Programming Phase

Budgeting

Budgeting Phase Overview
Army Level BES Development
OSD/OMB Review
Other PPBE Guidance
Exercise: Resource Allocation Process: Key Is Review
Surviving the OSD/OMB Budget Scrub
Budget Schedules
Exercise: Review of Key PPBE Documents
Exercise: Program Budget Decision (PBD)
Military Construction (MILCON) in the Army
Economic Analysis and Cost Estimates
Economic Analysis in the Army

Congress and Budget Enactment

The Federal Budget Process
Congress
The Congressional (Budget) Enactment Process
Authorization Process
Appropriations Process
Congressional Timetable
Congressional Authorizations and Appropriations Dialogue with DoD

Budget Execution

Budget Execution—Final Phase of PPBE
Funds Control in DoD
Apportionment
DoD Appropriations Structure
Commitments and Obligations
Reimbursable Authority
Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCFs)
Fiscal Law
DoD Key Funding Policies
Budget Execution Flexibility
Exercise: Execution Process
Competitive Sourcing
Exercise: PPBE Process as It Should Be

Systems Acquisition Overview

Decision Support Systems
The Defense Acquisition System (DAS)
Adaptive Acquisition Framework
Army Acquisition Management System
Cost Estimating Methods (CEMs)
Cost Analysis in the Army
Research and Development (R&D) Categories
PPBE: From Requirement to Capability (Summary)

Review and Capstone

Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
The Annual Performance Plan
Army Review

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Army PPBE Workshop

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For Groups

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Learning Objectives

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Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

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