FM
Financial Management
FMSix brings more than 30 years of practical experience supporting Army financial management operations, including accounting, commercial vendor services, debt management, disbursing, local national pay, military pay, and PCS/TDY travel across garrison and deployed environments.
Army Financial Management Functions (As defined in FM 4-80, Finance and Comptroller Operations, 21 April 2025)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS 1-6. A function is the broad, general, and enduring role for which an organization is designed, equipped, and trained (JP 1, Vol 1). FM has a total of ten primary functions: disbursing, banking, and payment support specifically pertain to finance operations; programming, budget formulation, budget distribution, and budget execution specifically pertain to Resource Management (RM); and accounting, internal controls, and financial data analytics are overarching functions executed in both finance operations and RM.
Disbursing 1-7. Disbursing support is the paying of public funds to entities in which the United States Government is indebted; the collection and deposit of monies; the safeguarding of public funds; and the documenting, recording and reporting of such transactions.
Banking 1-8. Banking support is establishing and coordinating the mechanisms for obtaining, exchanging, and depositing physical and electronic currency and negotiable instruments necessary to support policy, operations, and host-nation banking infrastructure.
Payment Support 1-9. Payment support is the calculation of entitlements, verification and validation of appropriate documentation, and certification of payments.
Programming 1-10. Programming is the translation of strategic guidance into a comprehensive allocation of forces, manpower, and funds among competing requirements.
Budget Formulation 1-11. Budget formulation is the translation of programming decisions and commanders’ operational planning into an appropriation format for justification.
Budget Distribution 1-12. Budget distribution is the issuance of budgetary resources and authorities to subordinate organizations for execution.
Budget Execution 1-13. Budget execution is the accountability and application of budgetary resources.
Accounting 1-14. Accounting is the accurate and complete recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions to meet auditability standards.
Internal Controls 1-15. Internal controls are the procedures and techniques that organizations execute to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Financial Data Analytics 1-16. Financial data analytics is the process of collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data to drive fact-based, resourced-informed decision making that optimizes commanders' resources.
SIX
Signal Operations
FMSix has operated, maintained, secured, upgraded and modernized multiple FM systems across the globe.
The U.S. Army's staff structure, based on older European models but tailored to support the American military's unique system of command, control, and organization, provides commanders in all units and at all echelons with consistency in performance, responsibility, training, and resourcing. The letter prefix of each staff section reflects the echelon or nature of the staff section. The letter “C” indicates combined (multinational) headquarters, “J” signifies joint (multiservice) headquarters, “G” for division level or above, and, finally, “S” for divisional brigades and lower. Other letters are specific for each of the U.S. service components (“A” for Air Force and “N” for Navy). The numerical suffix designates the function of the particular staff section. Staffs usually contain a minimum of 1 through 6, but can have as many as 1 through 9. The roles of each staff section in the Army command system are:
- Personnel (G1) (S1)
- Intelligence (G2) (S2)
- Operations and training (G3) (S3)
- Logistics (G4) (S4)
- Civil-military operations (G5) (S5)
- Signal operations (G6) (S6) (SIX)
Army G-6 Organization Functions
1. Network Operations (NETOPS) and Mission Command Systems Integration
Plan, establish, monitor, secure, and maintain communications networks (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, tactical radio, SATCOM, etc.).
Integrate and manage mission command systems, ensuring interoperability between warfighting functions.Oversee tactical and strategic communications infrastructure across garrison and deployed environments.
2. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Implement cybersecurity policies to safeguard information systems from unauthorized access, misuse, or disruption. Enforce RMF (Risk Management Framework) standards for system accreditation. Manage compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity regulations, including the application of STIGs and the monitoring of vulnerabilities.
3. Spectrum Management and Electromagnetic Operations
Plan and manage the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, ensuring frequency deconfliction and optimal communications performance. Coordinate with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to synchronize electromagnetic operations (EMO).
4. Signal Planning and Architecture
Design and implement signal architecture that supports the commander's operational concept.
Plan and allocate signal assets (e.g., VSAT, tactical radio systems, fiber optics) during MDMP and OPLAN development. Forecast communication requirements for operations across echelons.
5. IT Governance, Policy, and Portfolio Management
Develop and enforce policies for information technology governance, lifecycle management, and software/hardware acquisition. Support CPIC (Capital Planning and Investment Control) processes for IT resource allocation and budgeting. Oversee enterprise IT initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
6. Information Management and Knowledge Management
Manage data flow, information sharing, and content lifecycle to enhance decision-making. Implement Knowledge Management (KM) frameworks to support collaborative planning and situational awareness.
7. Help Desk and User Support Operations
Provide Tier I–III support for communications and IT services. Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, manage account provisioning, and support deployed users in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
8. Continuity of Operations and Disaster Recovery
Develop and test COOP/DR plans to ensure resiliency of critical IT systems and communications infrastructure. Enable mission command continuity during cyber events, natural disasters, or kinetic attacks.
