text: Chapter 6
  * Develop cost capturing methods, cost centers, FCA, fund cite, etc. Obtain the correct cost
  reporting codes and formats from higher headquarters’ G-8.
  * Ensure the lead Service has been designated, when appropriate.
  * Develop and maintain the FM running estimate and participate in headquarters planning process.
  Participation should begin during pre-deployment and continue throughout the operations until
  redeployment is complete.
  * Prepare the FM Appendix of the unit OPORD and review OPLANs, to include the concept of
  support. Coordinate with FMSC and/or ESC FM SPO for information regarding financial
  management operations as needed to develop the FM appendix. The appendix should include
  FM tasks and guidance for subordinate commanders and FM units.
  * Review requirements to the establishment of funding responsibility, to include contracting and
  procurement.
  * Coordinate and understand requirements of Unified Action Partners.
  * Establish and identify resourcing processes and approval authorities for requirement
  development, validation and funding (all levels, BCT – ASCC).
  * Review interagency financial support agreements.
  * Determine if support is required for other agencies, such as morale, welfare, and recreation, the
  American Red Cross, NGOs, and public affairs.
  * In coordination with the G-4, determine availability of HNS, coalition, and/or AIK support, and
  establish reporting and reimbursement requirements. In coordination with the G-4 and staff
  engineer, initiate wartime military construction requests or reprogramming action.
  * Determine any unique reimbursement procedures, if necessary, to capture incremental costs.
  * Request special appropriations, if required.
  * Identify and understand the various appropriations, authorities, and agreements associated with
  the deployment.
  * Implement procedures to track multinational support costs and review billing procedures.
  * Review cost estimates, when required.
  * Coordinate with the SJA to ensure legal considerations are reviewed.
  * Provide fund certification.
  * Determine the commitment accounting automation plan.
  * Identify fiscal year-end closeout plan.
  * Identify and determine management control requirements.
  * Prepare the FM Appendix of the unit OPORD and review OPLANs to develop the concept of
  support.
  * Consolidate and analyze the economic assessment for the AO.
  * Provide financial advice and assistance.
  * Determine if foreign currencies are to be used and their exchange rates.
  * Develop requirements for check cashing; emergency payments; currency conversion; funding of
  pay agents; foreign currency conversion; solatia payment; recording of cost data; travel; civilian
  pay; and funds disbursement.
  * Determine what duty conditions have been designated for the operation by the commander.
  * Determine if group travel has been declared.
  * Coordinate entitlements, if required, for Reserve Component (RC) participation.
  * Coordinate with the G-1 to ensure consistency of entitlements and level of support. If required,
  request determination of hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hardship duty pay, family
  separation allowance, special leave accrual, and combat zone tax exclusion.
  * Publish guidance, when required, on UN entitlements, leave, and observers to peacekeeping
  organizations.
  * Determine appropriate check cashing limits and recommend approval by the commander.
  * Coordinate with the DFAS crisis coordination center.