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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 .

The process operates in four distinct but overlapping phases, each led by different senior officials within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) : Managed by the Director of Cost Assessment and

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) Managed by the Director of Cost Assessment and