Ppbe Apr 2026

Led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy , this phase defines the strategic direction. It reviews top-level guidance like the National Security Strategy (NSS) and translates it into the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) , which shapes investment priorities for the next five years .

Managed by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) , this phase translates planning decisions into detailed five-year resource allocations. Each DoD component develops a Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to balance mission requirements within fiscal constraints . Led by the Under Secretary of Defense for

This phase tracks how funds are spent compared to planned objectives. It assesses program performance and allows for adjustments through reprogramming actions , which often require congressional notification or approval . Current Reform Initiatives (2024–2025) Led by the Under Secretary of Defense for