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AT THE FOREFRONT

Strength in Every Stripe (Cont’d)

As Soldiers navigate promotion boards or pursue credentialing, the guide becomes both compass
and credential. It outlines training paths, civilian education incentives, and positions ranging from
Budget Analyst to Internal Control Manager. These roles aren’t just administrative; they are
operationally essential.

From Classroom to Combat

The classroom is where many finance Soldiers begin their journey, but the field is where they prove
their mettle. The guide highlights this transition by providing detailed descriptions of roles across
echelons. Whether it's a Senior Finance Analyst forecasting disbursements or a Finance Ops
Advisor shaping theater-level policy, each position demonstrates the operational impact of the 36B
profession.

And that’s the power of this guide: it paints the big picture while honoring individual effort. It
shows Soldiers how they fit into the mission, not as support staff, but as mission-critical enablers.

The value of shared learning is echoed by CSM Craig Rodland, Command Sergeant Major of the
U.S. Army Finance and Comptroller School, who said: “The beauty of the classroom is its ability to
foster growth amongst peers regardless of the world, economic or social class they came from.”
This insight reinforces the enduring value of education and the shared journey that unites finance
professionals, from training grounds to combat zones.

Toward the Future

The Finance Senior Enlisted Integration Committee (FSEIC) spearheaded the development of this
guide with one goal in mind: to build a more integrated, capable, and confident enlisted force.
Aligned with the Army Financial Management Strategy and updated biannually, this resource is
more than relevant. It’s revolutionary.

As the Army moves toward future conflict and multi-domain operations, finance professionals will
continue to be at the center of readiness. This guide ensures they’re not only present, but
prepared.

Closing Thoughts: Service to Soldiers

At the heart of the Finance Corps is a simple mission: Service to Soldiers. That means paying the
Army’s way, resourcing the fight, and stewarding every dollar with integrity. The Enlisted Guide
honors that mission and the men and women who carry it out every day.

In the words of MG Mark S. Bennett, Director of the Army Budget: “Our Non-commissioned officers
are the pillars of our Army, ensuring our finance and comptroller functions and operations at
echelon support the readiness and lethality of our Warfighters, one transaction at a time.”

That strength is in every stripe—and that story is just beginning.

To learn more or begin exploring your own path, access the Enlisted Guide today. Visit the U.S.
Army Financial Management Command SharePoint site or scan the QR code provided below.

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