Though body mass index is a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to measure your body size and fat content, it is not perfect. Because it does not directly measure your body fat, the results will not be as accurate as other measures.
General Information/Narrative [Suggest Change] Prior to submission of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to OSD in July (e.g. 2015), operational organizations and field activities such as program offices begin developing their individual POMs as a prelude to the headquarters' call for budget estimates.
In addition to the current budget year, the POM is a seven-year plan that is organized within program categories, such as conventional forces or special operations, and by type of resource, such as funding or manpower.