National Defense Budget Estimates for FY 2012
Abstract
The National Defense Budget Estimates, commonly referred to as "The Green Book," is a convenient reference source for data associated with the current budget estimates of the Department of Defense (DoD). It also provides current (nominal) and constant dollar historical data for the Department, as well as selected data on all National Defense, the total Federal Budget, and the U.S. economy. This edition reflects the FY 2012 President's Budget as submitted to Congress in February 2011. Dollar amounts for FY 2011 reflect the Annualized Continuing Resolution funding level, consistent with those exhibited in the President's Budget submission. The FY 2012 Green Book may be used as a companion to the FY 2012 Budget Request Summary Justification Book. However, while the Justification Book speaks mainly to the Department's budgetary request in terms of discretionary budget authority, most tables in the Green Book display combined discretionary and mandatory dollars. The difference between discretionary and mandatory funding is discussed later, and can also be found in the Glossary of Terms on page 241. Also to follow is a short guide to understanding the data presented in this document. There is an explanation of budget authority vs. total obligational authority, along with outlays. Next is a section on discretionary, mandatory, and emergency funding. Current vs. constant dollars, a mainstay of inflationary analysis, is then discussed, followed by an explanation of deflators. Finally there is a description of this book's calculation methodology and how rounding plays a role in the final product.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA546152
Entities
Organizations
- Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense