CNATRAINST 1543.7A
3 August 2001
CURRICULUM OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 4.2:
Program Objective Memorandum
Contact Periods:
2.0
Classroom
Media:
Lecture with handouts
Security Classification:
Unclassified
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
4.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction, the student
will demonstrate knowledge required to be familiar
enough with the Department of Defense Planning,
Programming, and Budgeting System, the Program Objective
Memorandum process, and the various funding sources to
work in the area of weapons and weapons systems
acquisition.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
2.4.1
Identify the office which provides centralized policy
direction for the three major phases of planning,
programming, and budgeting, while placing program
execution authority and responsibility with the
respective military service.
2.4.2
Identify the Secretary of the Navy instruction that
provides the Navy's policies and responsibilities for
implementing the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting
system.
2.4.3
Identify the office that submits the Joint Program
Assessment Memorandum (JPAM) to the Secretary of Defense
(SECDEF) to facilitate SECDEF decisions relative to the
POM submittal.
2.4.4
Name the office responsible for chairing the Defense
Planning and Resources Board.
2.4.5
State the purpose of the Defense Planning and Resources
Board.
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