text: Chapter 1
  8 is the principal FM advisor to the commander and directs, prioritizes, and supervises the operations and
  functions of the G-8 staff sections assigned to the G-8 and the CCP. In coordination with the FMSC and
  through the TSC, the G-8 establishes and implements command FM policy. The ASCC G-8 is responsible
  for those operational FM tasks supporting theater, and advises the theater commander on laws and FM
  regulations governing obligations, expenditures, and limitations on the use of public funds. The G-8
  coordinates FM policies and practices with the ECC to ensure guidance is executed IAW DA mandates.
  The FMSC supports ASCC, TSC, and ESC by providing cash management, internal controls, accounting,
  automation, and technical oversight for FMSUs and FMSDs. The Corps G-8 is the primary financial
  manager that manages funds to support the commander’s efforts and priorities during major combat
  operations.
  1-51. The TA is the primary headquarters to support the CCDR providing Area of Responsibilities (AOR)
  wide Title 10, Army support to other Services (ASOS), common user logistics, and EA support for joint
  and multinational forces deployed to a JOA. Each TA is designed to perform as a JTF / Joint Forces Land
  Component Command (JFLCC) during small scale contingency operations (e.g., noncombatant evacuations
  operations (NEO), Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) with reach back to the Main Command
  Post and the initial entry CCP.
  THEATER ARMY G-8
  1-52. The theater Army G-8 mission is to analyze the commander’s priorities and missions in order to
  recommend the best allocation of resources to accomplish the mission. The G-8 develops, coordinates and
  synchronizes theater FM policy, requirements, and support. The G-8 manages the planning, programming
  and budget execution (PPBE) process, identifies resource requirements and determines sources of funding
  for ADCON and ASOS functions (Fund the Force). The G-8 provides advice and guidance concerning FM
  planning and execution, and synchronizes operations within the JOA. The G-8 performs and oversees audit
  readiness, management internal controls, cost management, and accounting functions as required by the
  combatant commander. The G-8 mission is governed by regulatory guidance mandated by from public law.
  The ASA (FM&C) and DFAS provide guidance on the proper use, safeguarding, and disbursement of
  public funds in support of operations. Figure 1-6 depicts the theater Army G-8 organizational structure.
  Figure 1-6. Theater Army G-8
  Program Management Branch
  1-53. The Program Management Branch plans and coordinates FM policy and support. The program
  management director supervises the management section and the plans and programming section. The
  branch capabilities include:
  * Providing oversight to the coordination of the force flow for FM units.
  * Managing the review and draft of policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and OPLAN annexes.