Which group manages all Army programs, ensuring they are properly prioritized and aligned with guidance?

• A. Defense Acquisition System (DAS)
• B. Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE)
• C. National Defense Authorization Act
• D. Program Evaluation Groups (PEGS)

Answer: (D)

Program Evaluation Groups are the cross-functional teams that review, prioritize, and align Army programs with the guidance within the PPBE framework. They bring together representatives from across the Army to evaluate proposals, assess trade-offs, and consider risks and resource implications, shaping the Program Objective Memorandum and the POM so that everything fits strategic priorities and funding guidance. This centralized, holistic review is exactly what ensures all Army programs are properly prioritized and aligned with guidance, rather than focusing solely on acquisition processes, the budgeting workflow itself, or statute.