FMNET Message 18 OCT 2018

1. (New) The future of warfare is the acceptance of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and the future is here, the FMS leadership encourages FM Warriors to read and disseminate:
 a. Army Unveils Multi-Domain Concept; Joined At Hip With Air Force (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/10/16/army-unveils-multi-domain-concept-joined-at-hip-with-air-force    https://breakingdefense.com/2018/10/army-unveils-multi-domain-concept-joined-at-hip-with-air-force/)
 b. A Perfect Harmony of Intense Violence (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/10/18/a-perfect-harmony-of-intense-violence    https://breakingdefense.com/2018/10/a-perfect-harmony-of-intense-violence-army-chief-milley-on-future-war/)

 

1. (New) The Operational Support Team (OST) at USAFMCOM in Indianapolis, IN will host a Train-the-Trainer event 11- 15 March 2019.  The classes offered include Cashier, Commercial Vendor Service (CVS), and Deputy Disbursing Officer/Deputy Agent (DDO/DA) Operations.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/204722    https://vdocuments.site/cashier-training-united-states-army-financial-management-command-usafmcom.html)

 

 

1. The Principles of Cost Analysis and Management (PCAM) course will be kicking off class 001 October 22, 2018.  For all attendees, please review PCAM Community of Interest (COI) for all appropriate course material.    
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/pcam    http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

 

2. General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) Financials course 001 is gearing up for the upcoming class on October 22, 2018.  For all financial managers attending, please review the GFEBS Financials COI for the latest course information.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/gfebs-financials    http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

 

3. (New) The US Army Financial Management School (FMS), would like to take a moment and recognize MAJ Linzey and SFC Cooke, in their accomplishments of being selected as the SSI's Instructors of the Quarter.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/cc/blog/2018/10/15/soldier-support-institute-instructor-of-the-quarter)

 

4. (New) For all subscribers that have questioned the amount of points allowed for GFEBS training with FM certification, Continuing Education Training (CET) find the answer on DoD FM Certification COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/783265#783265)

 

5. (New) All subscribers of the Total Force Integration (COI) can now view the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget Execution Guidance for the Army National Guard (ARNG).
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/783265#783265)

 

6. (NEW) Applicants can review their application status with the University of South Carolina Partnership courses, on the University of South Carolina Partnership COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/usc     http://www.ssi.army.mil/FMS%20and%20USC%20Partnership%20Article.pdf)

 

7. (New) Recently shared with GFEBS Cost COI is the standardized Functional Processes calendar, to better accommodate GFEBS users, including the following scheduled dates:
 a. DFAS Month End
 b. Payroll Processing
 c. Planned Maintenances.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/gfebs-cost)

 

8. (NEW) Recently posted on the Army Career Tracker (ACT) website, FY18 Sergeant First Class (SFC) Board Analysis from the Financial Management Proponency in the CMF 36 Enlisted Community page.
(https://actnow.army.mil/communities/service/html/communityview?communityUuid=9dfb89f0-4a3e-4d35-bb01-7eef0fda6912#fullpageWidgetId=W98ff091b9ade_42bb_9b37_d6bfa2bf4819&file=15168e6c-9de3-4a43-898e-5d2a45199b04)

 

9. (NEW) Review the updated The United States Army Central (ARCENT) portal for the latest information about:
 a. OFS,OIR- support the current fight and prepare for the future
 b. Protect the Force - secure TF Sinai and address evolving and emerging threats
 c. Operation Spartan Shield - preserve capabilities, and enhance readiness
 d. Task Force Spartan, ARFOR-J, and RSG integration
 e. Build Partner Nation Capacity
(https://portal.arcent.swa.army.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx)

 

 

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 Processes
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/centers/dfasin/yearend/)

 

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

 

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 and navigate to the Army Financial Management School Community page (FMNet), look for the “Join” widget on the left and click it.  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/

 

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This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 5,393 members as of October 18 compared to 5,368 as of the September update.