Force Management process translates changes in strategic guidance, enemy capabilities, and input from operational commanders into potential DOTMLPF-P solutions to identified capability gaps. These solutions can be materiel and/or non-materiel in nature. Briefly describe how Combat Developers and other force modernization proponents across the Army translate those potential solutions into the Force Design Update (FDU). Include a brief discussion on how the FDU is used in the Force Development process (i.e. why is it important). (The focus is Phase 2 and 3 of FD)

Describe how the Army uses the Total Army Analysis to translate validated force design proposals into actionable changes to the Army's force structure and communicate those changes to the force. (The focus is Phase 4 and 5 of FD)

Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) is the process that aligns strategy to resources. Explain how PPBE encompasses the entire FM model and is cyclical, and is not simply an action that only occurs in Phase 4 of FD. Ensure to address how PPBE is affected by and affect the other two primary decision support processes.

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