text: Chapter 8
  Information Management
  Information management is the science of using procedures and information systems
  to collect, process, store, display, disseminate, and protect knowledge products, data,
  and information. Its components are relevant information and information systems.
  Relevant information is all information of importance to commanders and staffs in
  the exercise of command and control. Information systems are the equipment and
  facilities that collect, process, store, display, and disseminate information. These
  include computers—hardware and software—and communications, as well as
  policies and procedures for their use (ADP 3-0).
  FM operations depend heavily on Financial Management Information Systems
  (FMIS) as well as the interfacing information systems with which they share. The
  processing and dissemination of timely and accurate FM information is critical to the
  success of Army missions worldwide. Successful FM relies on FMIS coupled with
  advanced communications networks. It is critical to FM that these systems are
  thoroughly supported by a network that is dependable and can accommodate their
  particular network requirements. However, even with the ideal system, FM units are
  always prepared to resort to alternative processes in the event of major systems
  failures or insufficient automation infrastructure. This chapter discusses the FM
  hardware and software systems used to support FM operations.
  SECTION I – SOFTWARE USED IN SUPPORT OF THE FM MISSION
  8-1. FM unit commanders and staffs are responsible for FMIS within their units and sections. The
  automation sections or designated automation personnel are responsible for executing information
  management. The FMSU automation section provides support to assigned or attached subordinate FMSDs
  as required in order to implement theater FM initiatives and support.
  8-2. For projected and ongoing operations, coordination with the responsible supporting signal personnel
  is the first step in ensuring proper communication requirements to support FMIS throughout the assigned
  AO. FM personnel must be familiar with the requirements of each one of the FMIS. The supporting signal
  personnel will provide the necessary signal support to satisfy the specific communication requirements for
  FMIS (i.e., Secure internet protocol router or nonsecure internet protocol router connectivity), bandwidth,
  port accessibility, hardware setup and systems vulnerabilities. Additional support specific to FMIS
  operation and maintenance will be provided by the system proponent.
  8-3. Figure 8-1 shows legacy systems in the FMIS that support or supported unified land operations in an
  automated theater and how they connect with each other through the different functions of FM support. The
  following paragraphs provide a brief description of all FMIS illustrated in figure 8-1 on page 8-2.