Which document lists the DoD plans for future years?

• A. Budget activity groups
• B. Obligation authority
• C. Operating budget
• D. Future years defense program

Answer: (D)

The Future Years Defense Program is the DoD document that lays out plans and funding for upcoming years. It provides a multi-year view of proposed programs, their costs, and manpower, guiding resource allocation and policy decisions beyond the current year. Updated annually, it adjusts for shifting priorities and new initiatives as the planning and programming process evolves. In contrast, the operating budget covers current-year expenses, obligation authority is the legal limit to incur obligations, and budget activity groups are budget classifications rather than forward-looking plans. So the document that lists DoD plans for future years is the Future Years Defense Program.