Mission and Role of the Finance Corps -- 1995 and Beyond will There be One

摘要

During the Program Budget Decision cycle of October to December 1991, anadjustment to Defense Management Review Decision No. 910, dated January 1991, was issued and approved by the Department of Defense. In essence, the decision directed the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to assume full control, and consolidate and capitalize all finance and accounting functions of the DOD components. Additionally, the mandate dictated that the implementing group conduct a study to determine the disposition of the tactical finance and accounting function. This edict has caused much consternation and concern among the Finance Corps, and begged the question of survivability. The purpose of this paper is to shed some light on the issue, and ascertain whether the United States Army Finance Corps has had and continues to have a vital role in our Army; and if so, to examine the changes necessary to ensure its place in tomorrow's tailored force.