text: Chapter 6
  of limited FM resources throughout the supported AO. It monitors the use of cash or instruments
  representing cash on the battlefield to attain military objectives. In close coordination with the FMSC and
  the supported G-8 staff, and ESC FM SPO coordinate for the execution of FM initiatives within the ESC
  AO such as E-commerce program, banking, and conversion to EFT payments. Coordinating for these
  initiatives requires working directly with the FMSC and when appropriate, national providers such as the
  U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank, DFAS and USAFMCOM. The FM SPO will ensure that supported
  G-8 staffs remain fully informed of activities such as FM initiatives, programs, and policies impacting FM
  operations.
  FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STAFF OFFICER (S-8)
  6-27. The SUST BDE S-8 has a sustainment vantage point that allows it to provide additional FM
  oversight and expertise. For example, the SUST BDE S-8 should monitor supply ordering and the turn-in
  of Class IX recoverable parts to prevent wasteful spending. In addition, the SUST BDE’s LOGCAP
  mission can benefit from the S-8’s FM cost analysis expertise to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in
  contracting. Additionally, since the SUST BDE has mission command of the FM units in its AO, the SUST
  BDE S-8 can support in planning, monitoring, and synchronizing the SUST BDE’s FM mission.
  FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT CENTER
  6-28. With the elimination of an FM SPO within the Sustainment BDE, many of these FM SPO
  capabilities are found at the FMSC. These tasks include:
  * Assists in the integration of all FM operations within the AO. In order to remain responsive
  and retain the necessary flexibility to meet the ever-changing requirements of U.S. forces in the
  AO, the FMSC must evaluate the adequacy of support throughout the theater by analyzing
  workload data, population size, and scheduling of support at forward operating bases (FOBs);
  and by making recommendations to maximize efficiency of limited FM resources throughout the
  supported AO. It monitors the use of cash or instruments representing cash on the battlefield to
  attain military objectives. In addition, coordinates for the execution of FM initiatives within their
  unit’s AO such as E-commerce program, banking, and conversion to EFT payments. The FMSU
  will request support from national providers through the FM SPO, who in turn will coordinate
  the request through senior FM channels and ultimately the FMSC for the necessary support. The
  FMSC will ensure that supported G-8 staffs remain fully informed of activities such as FM
  initiatives, programs and policies impacting FM operations.
  * Synchronize FM network. The FMSC coordinates FM efforts for the sustainment brigade
  across all supporting FMSUs, contracting offices, and CA units. It synchronizes FM support
  with other sustainment elements and supported organizations for commercial vendor services,
  pay agent services, Soldier disbursing services, SVC program and other FM services.
  Synchronization also requires the FMSC to ensure that the subordinate FMSUs and FMSDs
  support local funding support to include reducing errors in the accounting systems such as
  negative un-liquidated obligations (NULO) and other accounting discrepancies. In support of the
  procurement process, the FMSC ensures the FMSU is providing commercial vendor services and
  contracting support through the accurate and timely payment of contracts.
  * Monitor all FM systems. In coordination with the G-8 and the FMSU, the FMSC monitors the
  employment and update of FMIS used for disbursing, pay support, travel pay, vendor pay and
  resource management. Tasks may include coordination for assistance when systems fail and
  scheduling system upgrades. Planning would include coordinating communication support for
  expanding electronic banking initiatives. Coordination with the DFAS Expeditionary Support
  Organization, through the FMSC, is essential in acquiring support for FM systems such as
  Deployable Disbursing System (DDS), Commercial Accounts Processing Systems Windows
  (CAPSW), and other FMTP software platforms. These systems are updated continuously and
  require extensive technical network support from both organic signal units and external
  organizations. The FM SPO should possess a familiarity with FM systems employed in theater
  and system support requirements. FMSUs and their subordinate detachments request FM
  systems support through the Brigade S-8.