The Department of Defense is the largest federal agency with 1.3 million active duty soldiers, 700,000 civilian personnel, and 1.1 million citizens who serve in the National Guard and Reserve Forces. This course is designed to provide attendees with an overview of how the DOD is organized, how it sets budget priorities, and ultimately how Congress authorizes and appropriates its funding. Over three sessions, the course material will cover the DOD’s structure, the agency’s budget priorities, and close by covering the National Defense Authorization and defense appropriations.
Session 1: DOD Organization and Structure
Session 2: Budget Priorities and Process
Session 3: NDAA and Congressional Defense Priorities