FMNET Message 30 AUG 2019

FMNet Members:

1. (Update) The Army Comptrollership School was established at Syracuse University in 1952, which begun the Army's implementation of Public Law 216.  The passage of Public Law 216, as an amendment to the National Security Act of 1947, required that "comptrollers" serve throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) with the responsibility to curb the wastes of money.  Add yourself to this distinguished and historical career by applying now for the Defense Comptrollership Program (DCP).  A Long-Term Training (LTT) opportunity for Civilians and Military personnel from all services and career programs open to grades GS-11-13 and certain, GS-14 personnel may apply.  Army Military selection priority is for Active and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) in ranks senior Captain, Major, Sergeant First Class, Master Sergeant, and Sergeant Majors. 

(https://whitman.syr.edu/programs-and-academics/programs/whitman-mba-experience/dcp/index.aspx)

General News and Information:

1. (New) Subscribers can review the latest update to the Financial Management Support Center (FMSC) and Financial Management Support Unit (FMSU) Points of Contact (POC) on the FMNet.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-468745)

1. (New) Recently the latest Financial Management Basic Officer Leadership (FM BOLC) mettle was tested during their Culminating Field Training Event (CTE).  Subscribers can review the latest course After Action Review to comprehend FM Officers responsibilities’.

(https://twitter.com/FMS29207/status/1164941034079641600?s=20)

1. (New) Read about the US Army Finance and Comptroller School participation in a novel team-building event this week, the first Bi-Annual Finance and Comptroller Cup.

(https://twitter.com/FMS29207/status/1166368393106264069?s=20)

1. (New) Review the latest Vendor Pay Operations Review Guide, which includes Cost Vouchers, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funded contracts and much more on the Contract and Commercial Pay milBook community. 

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-662680)

1.  (New) Subscribers working with Deployed Disbursing System (DDS) are encouraged to review and join the latest milBook community dedicated to DDS.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/disbursing-systems-support/deployable-disbursing-system-dds)

Training Opportunities:

1. (Updated) Are you looking to apply for an entry-level certification program, for project practitioners?  If you have a little project experience but demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management.  Then register now to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), with the highly anticipated FY20 Army Financial Management School (AFMS) Credentialing Opportunities program.  The Soldier for Life program provides professional self-development certifications, which enhances Financial Managers (FM) Soldiers capabilities, improve Army readiness, and improve civilian sector marketability.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fco/overview)

1. Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldiers can register for upcoming classes:

Title                                                                                                                               Start Date                       Finish Date                                                                    

1. ARNG USPFO Accounting Basic                                                                      09 September   13 September
2. ARNG DTS Organizational DEF Travel Admin              16 September     20 September

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/tfi/resource-management-training-center)

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)

1. ALARACTs

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/209012)

1. Army Directives are on the Army Publishing Directorate at

(http://www.apd.army.mil/Search/ePubsSearch/ePubsSearchForm.aspx?x=ARMY+DIR)  

1. DFAS For DOD Library

(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/library/)

Social Media: Share these links with your peers.

 Join the FMNet by visiting milSuite and signing in with your CAC (signing in establishes your milSuite account if you did not have one).  After signing in select milBook, navigate to the Army Financial Management School Community page (FMNet), and select “Join” top center.  Approval is automatic.

https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms        

FMtube: Visit the FMtube for video job aids https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFUP9pi9QR6d4mDZ4-cW8Q       

One-Stop: Visit us at the Home of the Army Financial Management School on the One-Stop http://www.finance.army.mil/   

Follow the Financial Management School (FMS) on Twitter

https://twitter.com/FMS29207   

This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 6,291 members as of August 28 compared to 6,207 as of the July update.