Which act provides annual authorization for DoD activities and programs?

• A. Defense Authorization Act
• B. National Defense Authorization Act
• C. National Security Authorization Act
• D. DoD Authorization and Budget Act

Answer: (B)

The annual authorization for DoD activities and programs is provided by the National Defense Authorization Act. This law is enacted every year to authorize the Department of Defense to carry out its programs, set policy, and authorize the associated budgetary authority. It defines what programs and activities may proceed and under what authorities, while actual funding comes from separate appropriations. The other option names aren’t the standard title used for this annual authorization, and one of them isn’t a real statute.