FMNET Message for 2 MAR 2018

FMNet Members:

1.As we watch the weather change with the patches of green grass appearing, I am reminded of a quote by former President John F. Kennedy, “Change is the law of life and those who look to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

2.On March 9, 2018, the big celebration will be upon us.  Colonel Rick J. Hoerner, Commandant, U.S. Army Financial Management School (FMS), and Chief of the Finance Corps cordially invites you to attend CSM Annie L. Walker Change of Responsibility Ceremony, with a reception immediately following.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/743053#743053  https://www.facebook.com/events/561366484218588/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2225%22%2C%22sid_reminder%22%3A%226529472798369165539%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D)
Training Opportunities:

1.FMNet highlights the Ultimate Training Environment System (UTES) Community of Interest (COI).  For all users who are not familiar with UTES or how to leverage this tool to conduct home station training, a blog posted within UTES COI provides an overview.  (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/utes/blog/2017/11/27/utes-overview)  We encourage our users to leverage this superb tool; where financial managers (military and civilian) can train on identical systems used in real-time to provide Operational Contract Support (OCS)/Procure-to-Pay Business Process at home station.  Users can train together in the same room or across the globe. Reserve component

2.USAFMCOM hosts mandatory Quarterly Electronic-Commerce Systems Training at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for select personnel of FORSCOM deploying Financial Management Organizations.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/743396#743396   https://www.dvidshub.net/news/printable/135067)

General News and Information:

1.Inundated with emails from milSuite?  The FMNet is here to help with another addition of milSuite job aids.  Please visit:
a.Create customize milBook streams.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-432033?sr=stream) 
b.Customize email notifications
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-448316?sr=stream)

2.Here at the Financial Management School (FMS), we are ecstatic that our efforts are recognized and appreciated, as expressed in the latest End of Course Critique on the FMNet.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/26/surveys-are-read-and-appreciated?sr=stream  https://www.facebook.com/groups/7945374196/?fref=nf)

3.The new FMNet and our subscribers are committed to the growth and professional development of the Finance Community.  With this thought in the forefront we have published a Financial Management Library to the FMNet listing:
a.FM 3-0 a tactical doctrinal manual, focused on large-scale combat against a regional peer competitor.
b.VOLUME 5 Department Of Defense (DOD) Financial Management Regulation “DISBURSING POLICY”
c.VOLUME 7A Department Of Defense (DOD) Financial Management Regulation “MILITARY PAY POLICY - ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE PAY”
d.FM 1-06 Financial Management Operations
e.Active/Reserve Military Pay Process Manual (MPPM)
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms   https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx)

4.Here at the FMS, we have heard your request to share our knowledge continually with the field on the many products within the Finance Corps.  Please read and refresh your knowledge on Eagle Cash Cards.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/26/what-is-eaglecash?ru=180197&sr=stream   http://slideplayer.com/slide/1505410/)

5.For all members of the Finance Corps Association (FCA) and have an eligible family member, or you are an Enlisted Soldier who meets the criteria, 2018 FCA Scholarship is upon us.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/26/fca-scholarship?sr=stream    http://www.fincorps.org/)

6.As a bit of a refresher for some and enlightenment to others, read the latest Blog about the Federal budgetary process on the FMNet.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/23/federal-government-budget-process   https://gsa-cmp-fileupload.s3.amazonaws.com/Federal_Government_Budget_Infographic%20Accessible.pdf)

7.For all new Financial Managers (FM), the Quarterly "Armed Forces Comptroller" magazine is available for your review, detailing some foundational principles, tips, and techniques for success in the budget world.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-447147?sr=stream&ru=183142   http://www.asmconline.org/publications/armed-forces-comptroller/recent-issue-highlights/online-armed-forces-comptroller-journal/)

8.The US Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM) has started delivering a newsletter.  Here at the FMS, we feel that it is essential all Financial Management Warriors stay informed and speak the same language, which is why we will be publishing the FAC Flyer to the FMNet.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/23/the-fac-flyer   https://www.asafm.army.mil/offices/usafmcom/fac/fac-homepage.aspx)

9.To support current Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Diamond Saber Training Exercises, future exercises, and additional training.  The FMS would appreciate training injects relevant to your command mission-related tasks, which would incrementally enhance our exercise support packages.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/02/21/fm-community-leadership-rfi-for-diamond-saber-training-injects)

10.A change to Intermediate Cost Analysis& Management (ICAM) course class 002 February 26, 2018, moved to 23 July attendees, please review ICAM COI for all appropriate course material.    
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/icam)

11.A simple cue to all financial managers looking to get a Cost Management Certificate.  You must submit your application by March 2, 2018.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-315333?ru=292443&sr=stream)

12.For all financial managers attending the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) course 003 on March 3, 2018, please review PPBE COI page for course information.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/ppbe)

13.A quick reminder to all of our subscribers that the UTES site will be down for schedule Maintenance on March 30 – April 7, 2018.  To review all upcoming scheduled maintenance days visit UTES COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-327660)

14.Posted on the UTES COI for all of the FM Community and Leaders, is the Diamond Saber FY18 (DS18) Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) Training schedule.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-446329?ru=121246&sr=stream)

15.For all subscribers looking for a TPU Vacancy, please review the Total Force Integrator COI for a listing of TPU opportunities.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/tfi)

16.FM Soldiers looking to enhance their capabilities, with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, or as a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), please visit our Finance Certification COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fco)

17.For all financial managers seeking certification of Continuing Education and Training (CET) requirements from the comfort of their desk.  Please review the list of available virtual training at DOD FM Certification COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fm-certification/blog/2018/02/13/the-virtual-courses-pilot-has-been-extended)

18.An interesting fact, during the Vietnam Conflict the Army could transfer funds from existing budgeted programs to the various services in a limited war theater and request additional funding from Congress to cover the now-diverted spending and secondly to deficit spend on costs (supplies, weapons, ammunition, food, etc.).  Read more at Finance Corps Museum COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/finance-corps-museum/blog/2015/08/30/funding-limited-war-the-vietnam-experience)

19.From the S1 Net, ALARACT 011/2018, ARMY AVIATION BONUS (AVB) PROGRAM, announces the Army AVB Program, which is essential to retain officers with an Army aeronautical rating, who are critical to the overall success of the Army's mission.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-447651)

MILPER, ALARACT, Army Directives, DFAS, & FORSCOM Financial Management Messages:

1.MILPER messages available on the HRC MILPER web page at
(https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper)

2.ALARACTs on AKO at
(https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/550282.)

3.Army Directives are on the Army Publishing Directorate at
(http://www.apd.army.mil/Search/ePubsSearch/ePubsSearchForm.aspx?x=ARMY+DIR)  

4.DFAS MilPay Accounting Analysis Directorate Year End 2017 Processes
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/centers/dfasin/yearend/FY2017/FY17.htm)

5.DFAS For DOD Library
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/library/)

6.FORSCOM RMM 170041 “GCSS-A Wave II PBO Requisitioning Process (job aid)” and 170044 “Recent Changes to Mandatory GFEBS Training in ALMS” along with other messages are available.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-413486?sr=search&searchId=e38d9794-a5c8-41f8-9c75-530fa21c20c1&searchIndex=1.)    

Upcoming Events (all times Eastern Time):
1.The content from cpol.army.mil has transitioned to milBook.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/Civ-HR)   

2.Do you need help maintaining your Department of Defense (DOD) Financial Management (FM) and Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, visit:
(http://www.asmconline.org/pdi/) 

3.American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) 2018 National Professional Development Institute (PDI) is 30 May to 1 June in Denver, Colorado 2018.  Additional details are available.
(http://www.asmconline.org/beckeronlinecpes/)

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This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 4,676 members as of March 1st compared to 4,646 as of the February update.