The Army's Force Management Model depicts three DoD systems. Which of the following lists those three systems?

• A. Defense Acquisition System; Planning, Programming, Budgeting Execution System; Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System
• B. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System; Defense Acquisition System; Planning, Programming, Budgeting Execution System
• C. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System; Defense Acquisition System; Basis of Issue Plan
• D. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System; Planning, Programming, Budgeting Execution System; Force Development Process

Answer: (B)

This item tests how capability needs become funded programs through three DoD systems. JCIDS handles identifying and validating capability requirements, ensuring what the force needs is defined and prioritized. The Defense Acquisition System then develops and procures the actual systems to meet those validated needs. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System translates those priorities into budgets and allocates resources to execute the programs. Together, they connect what is required with what is bought and funded, creating a continuous flow from identifying needs to delivering capabilities within the budget. The other options aren’t part of the three systems in this model: the Basis of Issue Plan is a logistics document at the unit level, not a DoD-wide system; the Force Development Process is a separate construct and not one of the three depicted in the Force Management Model.