National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-8

The order directs the Secretary of War and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to use any available Department of War funds from Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of military personnel salaries and allowances during the ongoing lapse in annual appropriations. The funds to be used should be those that have a logical connection to the pay and allowances of military personnel, as per applicable law. After the appropriations lapse concludes, the order instructs to adjust funding accounts within the Department of War to ensure the continuation of operations and activities as planned before the lapse.