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This report delves into the intricacies of the FY 2015 defense budget, exploring the balance between requested funding, actual DoD budget vs. BCA caps, military compensation growth, acquisitions, top programs, and more. It highlights the potential need for additional funding and raises questions about the assumptions made in the budget request.
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Analysis of theFY 2015 Defense Budget Todd Harrison
Strategy-Resource Mismatch • DoD could need some $200-300B more than BCA caps over the FYDP to execute the defense program in the 2014 QDR • FY 2015 budget already $116B over the BCA caps • Would need additional ~$20B for higher force levels in QDR • May need $50-100B for OCO-to-base migration • Other assumptions in the request that may not come true: • Savings from military compensation reform • “Efficiency” savings • Acquisition cost growth • O&M cost growth
Military Personnel-Related Total: $183B