FMNET Message 21 DEC 2018
2457, 26 Dec 2018FMNet Members:
On behalf of the Commandant and Chief of the Finance Corps, COL Rick Hoerner, and the Regimental Command Sergeant Major, CSM Gennaro Penn, well wishes for a joyous Holiday season! With the Holiday Season upon us and the New Year quickly approaching, Thank You for your unwavering commitment to service.
Training Opportunities:
1. (Updated) The FY19 Army Financial Management School (AFMS) Credentialing Opportunities, sponsored by the Army Financial Management School new deadline is March 31, 2019.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-323258)
(http://www.finance.army.mil/)
General News and Information:
1. (New) Recently posted to the FMNet and associated Communities of Interest (COI), “Questions Tactical Commanders Should Ask Their Comptrollers (S8/G8/RMs)” please review and join in on the discussion.
2. (New) SAP TERP10. For all Army Finance and Comptroller Professionals with a completed undergraduate degree, SAP TERP10 is a fully funded course designed to give attendees an overall understanding of the ERP system. Branch Code 36 Officers and Noncommissioned Officers, and CP 11 Civilians are eligible. There are a few available slots left for class 001-19, with a starting date of February 11, 2019 and a completion date of March 8, 2019. All interested parties need to submit their application no later than December 28, 2018.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-134802)
(https://www.army.mil/article/168209/finance_school_usc_extend_partnership)
3. Here is a reminder, there are 10 days until the end of the Continuing Education and Training (CET) due dates. Review the DOD FM Certification COI, for the dates and times of all upcoming Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) session.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fm-certification)
4. The Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) course will be kicking off class 002 January 7, 2019. For all attendees, please review the class specific site within the PPBE COI for all appropriate course material.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/ppbe/planning-programming-budget-and-execution-ppbe-class-002)
(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)
5. Only 1 in 5 Soldiers serve long enough to retire. The legacy system provides a higher annuity (2.5% vs 2.0% per year of service) for those who reach full retirement, but Blended Retirement System (BRS) provides an automatic 1% contribution and up to 4% matching of Thrift Saving Plan contributions. Soldiers have 10 days to opt-in on the BRS.
6. The Principles of Cost Analysis and Management (PCAM) instructor here at the FMS is eager to start class 002 on January 28, 2019. Please review the Welcome Letter and associated material on PCAM COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/pcam)
(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)
7. For all individuals attending GFEBS Financials Class 002, starting January 28, 2019, please review the welcome letter and GFEBS job aid located within GFEBS Financials COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/gfebs-financials)
(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)
MILPER, ALARACT, Army Directives, DFAS, & FORSCOM Financial Management Messages:
1. MILPER messages available on the HRC MILPER web page at
(https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper)
2. ALARACTs on AKO at
(https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/550282)
3. Army Directives are on the Army Publishing Directorate at
(http://www.apd.army.mil/Search/ePubsSearch/ePubsSearchForm.aspx?x=ARMY+DIR)
4. DFAS For DOD Library
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/library/)
Social Media: Share these links with your peers.
Join the FMNet by visiting milSuite and signing in with your CAC (signing in establishes your milSuite account if you did not have one). After signing in select milBook and navigate to the Army Financial Management School Community page (FMNet), look for the “Join” widget on the left and click it. Approval is automatic.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms
FMtube: Visit the FMtube for video job aids https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFUP9pi9QR6d4mDZ4-cW8Q
One Stop: Visit us at the Home of the Army Financial Management School on the One Stop http://www.finance.army.mil/
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This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 5,529 members as of December 21 compared to 5,478 as of the November update.
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