1. U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS HISTORY
11/9/2018
U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS HISTORY
Show Slide 1: U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS HISTORY
Title: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
References: TRADOC Reg Instruction in Military History 16 Nov 2010
Section I. Administrative Data
Academic Hours/Methods
00 hrs. / 40 min. DSL (large or small group discussion)
02 hrs. / 10 min. FT (Field Trip/Site Visit)
00 hrs. / 00 min. Test
00 hrs. / 00 min. Test Review
00 hrs. / 00 min. Total Hours
Section II. Introduction:
Method of Instruction: DSL (large or small group discussion)
Facilitator's to Learner Ratio: 1:30
Time of Instruction: 00 hrs. / 05 min.
Media: PowerPoint Presentation
Facilitator's Material: Each primary Facilitator should possess a lesson plan, slide deck, course handouts, and summary sheet containing TRADOC Reg Instruction in Military History.
Learner’s Material: Learners should possess course handouts, summary sheet containing TRADOC Reg with access to Bb and standard classroom supplies.
Facilitator's Note: "All required references and technical manuals will be provided by the School House“
Motivator (Concrete Experience): The U.S. Army Finance Corps originated on 16 June 1775, when the Second Continental Congress introduced a resolution appointing a Paymaster General of the Army. Since that day, Finance soldiers have provided financial support to the US Army. You are now the newest links in the Finance Corps chain of history, challenged to carry on its proud traditions and heritage and to live up to the Army core values.

2. Terminal Learning Objective
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Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
Conditions: FM Leaders in a classroom environment working as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, self-study exercises, personal experiences, practical exercises, handouts, and discussion.
Standard: With at least 80% accuracy (70% for international learners) you must:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia and Plaque
Identify elements of the Regimental Insignia and Coat of Arms
Conduct U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum field trip
Show Slide 2: Terminal Learning Objective.
Facilitator Note: Read/State the TLO
Action: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
Conditions: FM Leaders in a classroom environment working as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, self-study exercises, personal experiences, practical exercises, handouts, and discussion.
Standard: With at least 80% accuracy (70% for international learners) you must:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia and Plaque
Identify elements of the Regimental Insignia and Coat of Arms
Conduct U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum field trip
Safety Requirements: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM , Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 DELIBERATE RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation
Risk Assessment Level: Low.
Environmental Considerations: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM Environmental Considerations and GTA ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.
Evaluation Requirements: There will be no exam with this lesson.
Instructional Lead In: From the time the Second Continental Congress established the position of Paymaster General by at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Army Finance Corps men and women have served the financial needs of America’s soldiers. On the battlefield and off, courageous Finance soldiers have risked their lives, facing both enemy fire and natural disasters to fulfill the Finance Corps’ mission “to support and serve.” Over the years, great technological and procedural changes have been made in administering the finances of America’s Army, but the underlying constant throughout the Army’s history has been the outstanding qualities of Finance Corps soldiers. You are here today to continue the rich heritage and traditions of providing the best possible financial support to the Army’s soldiers and their families. In providing this service, you are adhering directly to the Army core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

3. Finance Corps Branch Insignia
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Finance Corps Branch Insignia
Diamond, gold in color, 1 inch by ¾ inch, short axis vertical.
Chosen by George Washington as paymaster insignia; based.
on the orle, an ancient goldsmith symbol.
Approved as Pay Department insignia – 1896.
Discontinued with 1912 merger into Quartermaster Corps.
Resumed use with formation of Finance Department in 1920.
Official Finance Corps Branch insignia in 1950.
Show Slide 3: Finance Corps Branch Insignia
Learning Step / Activity 1. Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia and Plaque.
Facilitator's to Learner Ratio: 1:30
Method of Instruction: DSL (large or small group discussion)
Media: PowerPoint Presentation
Time of Instruction: 00 hrs. / 15 min.
21st Century Soldier Competencies: The 21st Century Soldier Competencies are essential to ensure Soldiers and leaders are fully prepared to prevail in complex, uncertain environments. Throughout the lesson discussions, seek opportunities to link the competencies with the lesson content through the Learner’s experiences.
Facilitator's Note: There are many ways to gather and present the history of the finance corps., especially in todays electronic/media world. Before facilitating this lesson, ask the Learners which of the 21st Century Soldier Competency do they think pertain to this lesson? Facilitate a discussion on the answers given and at the end of the lesson revisit it and see if the Learners still believe their choice are the same.
Note: For this lesson these competencies should be talked about.
#5. Teamwork and collaboration
#1. Character and accountability
#8. Cultural and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational competence
#7. Critical thinking and problem solving
#6. Communication and engagement (oral, written, and negotiation)
#9. Tactical and technical competence (full spectrum capable)
Facilitator's Note: Facilitate discussion about the use of history and the human dimension of war. History is about the past, but it’s also about the present. The importance of history is its ability to teach us about our present and the fact some things about soldiering never change. The study of history, rightfully understood, must always teach us something about our own world. People and the Human Dimension. Leadership – Leading and Following. After that transition into an overview and discussion of the finance corps branch insignia and its description.
Branch Insignia:
A diamond, gold in color, and 1 inch by 3/4 inch, short axis vertical.
In 1896, the diamond design (embroidered in silver or made of silver metal) was approved as the insignia of the Pay Department.
In 1912, when the offices of The Quartermaster General, The Commissary General, and The Paymaster General of the Army were consolidated into the Quartermaster Corps, the use of this design was discontinued.
The design came into use again when the Finance Department was established in 1920.
The design was retained when the Finance Department became the Finance Corps in 1950.
Symbolism of the Branch Insignia:
George Washington chose the gold diamond, an ancient goldsmith symbol, as the insignia for his paymasters.
The four quadrants of the diamond represent the Finance Corps functions: Accounting, Disbursing, Administering, Auditing
The points of the diamond stand for: Patriotism, Integrity, Competence, Service
Quick Notes of the Branch Insignia:
Diamond, gold in color, 1 inch by ¾ inch, short axis vertical.
Chosen by George Washington as paymaster insignia; based on the orle, an ancient goldsmith symbol.
Approved as Pay Department insignia – 1896.
Discontinued with 1912 merger into Quartermaster Corps.
Resumed use with formation of Finance Department in 1920.
Official Finance Corps Branch insignia in 1950.
Disbursing
Patriotism
Competence
Administration
Integrity
Accounting
Service
Auditing
Birthday, 16 June The Finance Corps is the successor to the old Pay Department, which was created in June The Finance Department was created by law on 1 July It became the Finance Corps in 1950.
Patriotism
Accounting
Disbursing
Service
Integrity
Auditing
Administration
Competence

4. Finance Corps Branch Plaque
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Finance Corps Branch Plaque
Design has branch insignia, letters, and rim in gold.
Background is silver gray.
Show Slide 4: Finance Corps Branch Plaque
Facilitator's Note: Transition into the description on the finance corps branch plaque followed by discussions on their opinions towards both the insignia and plaque.
Branch Plaque:
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and rim in gold. The background is silver gray.
Branch Colors:
Silver gray piped with golden yellow. Silver gray cloth; yarn; PMS 422.
Golden Yellow cloth; yarn; PMS 116.
Silver gray piped with golden yellow was prescribed for the Finance Corps in 1920.

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LSA #1 Check on Learning
Q1: What do the points of the diamond stand for on the branch insignia?
A1: Patriotism, Integrity, Competence and Service.
Q3: On the finance corps branch’s plaque, what is the background color?
A3: Silver gray.
Q3: What year did Finance became the Finance Corps in the US Army?
A1: 1775
A2: 1896
A3: 1920
A4: 1950
Show Slide 5: LSA #1 Check on Learning
Facilitator's Note: Ask the following check on learning questions, facilitate discussion on answers given.
Q1: What do the points of the diamond stand for on the branch insignia?
A1: Patriotism, Integrity, Competence and Service.
Q3: On the finance corps branch’s plaque, what is the background color?
A3: Silver gray.
Q3: What year did Finance became the Finance Corps in the US Army?
A1: 1775
A2: 1896
A3: 1920
A4: 1950

6. LSA #1 Summary 11/9/2018 Show Slide 6: LSA #1 Summary
Facilitator's Note: In this lesson we discussed and had an overview on elements of the Finance Corps branch insignia and plaque. We went over their descriptions, their colors and its symbolisms.
“Or”
Facilitator, have each group as a group write down one major main lesson learnt from this LSA, allow a few minutes for them to interact. Once all groups have their one major learnt lesson written, pass it to another group to compare their answer. Facilitate a discussion on each major learnt lesson mentioned by each group.

7. Regimental Insignia Metal and enamel device.
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Regimental Insignia
Metal and enamel device.
Gold in color, 1 1/8 inch height.
Consisting of shield adapted from coat of arms with gold scroll below
inscribed with words “TO SUPPORT AND SERVE” in blue letters.
The shield consists of a blue gridline globe with a sword and the Finance
Corps branch insignia superimposed set upon a silver gray field.
The Army approved the insignia on 8 September 1986, with the Finance
Regiment activating 7 May 1987.
Show Slide 7: Regimental Insignia
Learning Step / Activity 2. Identify the elements of the Regimental Insignia and Coat of Arms.
Method of Instruction: DSL (large or small group discussion)
Facilitator's to Learner Ratio: 1:30
Time of Instruction: 00 hrs. / 15 min.
Media: PowerPoint Presentation
Facilitator's Note: Transition into this part of the lesson with a overview and discussion of the regimental insignia and its description.
Regimental Insignia:
A metal and enamel device, gold in color, 1 1/8 inch in height, consisting of the shield adapted from the coat of arms with a gold scroll below inscribed with the words "TO SUPPORT AND SERVE" in blue letters.
The shield consists of a blue gridline globe with a sword and quill and a representation of the Finance Corps branch insignia superimposed and set upon a silver gray field.
The insignia was originally approved on 8 September 1986, but the design was changed on 1 June 1988 to change the diamond from yellow enamel to a separate device in gold.
The Finance Corps Regiment was activated on 7 May 1987.
Symbolism of Regimental Insignia:
Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of the treasury and monetary matters.
The globe denotes the worldwide scope of the Corps’ mission.
The sword and quill represent the Corps’ combat service support role.
The diamond shape symbolizes the public monies entrusted to the Corps.
The motto "TO SUPPORT AND SERVE" refers to the Corps’ mission.

8. Regimental Coat of Arms
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Regimental Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms appears on the Finance Corps Regimental flag.
Gold griffin above a blue and white scroll, set upon a silver gray field.
Shield is a blue gridline globe adapted from coat of arms with a sword
and quill and the Finance Corps Regimental crest.
The Griffin represents the vigilance of the Finance Corps in
safeguarding the public funds entrusted to it.
Show Slide 12: Regimental Coat of Arms
Facilitator's Note: Transition into description and discussion on the regimental coat of arms.
Regimental Coat of Arms:
The coat of arms appears on the breast of a displayed eagle on the regimental flag.
It consists of a shield with a gold griffin above, set upon a silver-gray flag with a golden yellow fringe.
The shield consists of a blue gridline globe with a sword and quill and a representation of the Finance Corps branch insignia superimposed and set upon a silver-gray field.
The gold griffin in the crest represents treasure or money, and in Greek mythology is the guardian of gold and treasure.
It symbolizes the vigilance of the Finance Corps in safeguarding the public funds entrusted to it.
Birthday:
16 June 1775.
The Finance Corps is the successor to the old Pay Department, which was created in June 1775.
The Finance Department was created by law on 1 July It became the Finance Corps in 1950.
The Finance Department remained a separate entity until World War II, when it joined the office of the Fiscal Director, Army Services Forces.
Under this structure, it took on additional responsibilities such as the sale of War Bonds and the promotion of National Service Life Insurance.
After the war, the Office of the Fiscal Director was dissolved and the Finance Department again became an independent Army staff agency. The Army Organizational Act of 1950 re-designated the Finance Department as a basic branch of the Army, the Finance Corps.
The Finance Corps underwent further change when, on May 7, 1987, the Finance Corps Regiment was activated as mentioned before.
Today's Finance Corps has advanced immeasurably over the first Paymaster General's Office, not only in size but also in quality of service provided.
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is currently building sophisticated systems to enhance finance support in the future, both in garrison and on the battlefield.
The U.S. Army's Finance Battalions, Detachments, and Commands provide the best finance support possible to soldiers, families, and DoD civilians, wherever they may be.
Some Finance Units Mottos:
82 FINANCE BN ALL AMERICAN PAYMASTERS
101 FINANCE BATTALION EAGLE'S TREASURE
1 FINANCE BN FIRST DIAMONDS
FINANCE SCHOOL LEARN TO DO BY DOING
3 FINANCE GP PROUD TO PAY
5 FINANCE GP SUPPORT THROUGH DEDICATION
9 FINANCE BN VANGUARD OF SUPPORT
147 FINANCE BN FIT TO FIGHT READY TO PAY
176 FINANCE COMPANY PAY THE WAY
395 FINANCE BN PAY WITH PRIDE
325 FINANCE BN PAYING THE BEST

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LSA #2 Check on Learning
Q1: What year was the insignia originally approved, but the design was changed to the diamond from yellow enamel to a separate device in gold.
A1:
A2:
A3:
A4:
True or False?
Q3: Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of the treasury and monetary matters.
A1: True
A2: False
Show Slide 10: LSA #2 Check on Learning
Facilitator's Note: Ask the following check on learning questions, facilitate discussion on answers given.
Q1: What year was the insignia originally approved, but the design was changed to the diamond from yellow enamel to a separate device in gold.
A1:
A2:
A3:
A4:
True or False?
Q2: Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of the treasury and monetary matters.
A1: True
A2: False

10. LSA #2 Summary 11/9/2018 Show Slide 11: LSA #2 Summary
Facilitator's Note: In this lesson we discussed and had an overview on elements of the regimental insignia and coat of arms. We went over their descriptions, their symbolisms, adding some more finance history and going over a few financial organizations unit mottos.
“Or”
Facilitator, have each group as a group write down one major main lesson learnt from this LSA, allow a few minutes for them to interact. Once all groups have their one major learnt lesson written, pass it to another group to compare their answer. Facilitate a discussion on each major learnt lesson mentioned by each group.

11. U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum
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U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum
Show Slide 15: U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum
Learning Step / Activity 3. Conduct U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum field trip.
Method of Instructions: FT (Field Trip/Site Visit)
Facilitator's to Learner Ratio: 1:30
Time of Instruction: 02 hrs. / 10 min.
Media: PowerPoint Presentation, Field Trip, Printed Reference Material
Facilitator’s Note: Before leaving and escorting the learners to the U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum, provide them with a quick history and overview of the museum and its capabilities.
Note: Conduct a quick check on learning and summary of the LSA at the end of the lesson and provide learners with copies of the Fort Jackson Map with instructions on how to get to the finance museum.
History and Goals:
The U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum, located at Fort Jackson, S.C., is part of the overall Army program to inform finance Soldiers about the significant historical events and objects that are part of their branch heritage.
The goal of branch heritage training provided by the museum is to foster pride and respect for the accomplishments, history, and tradition of the Finance Corps.
Museum's primary missions are training and education of Soldiers, leader development, and artifact preservation. Curators and historians play vital roles in imparting this information.
Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 1, The Army, describes the value of esprit de corps to the Army (including the Finance Corps) as respect for history, tradition, and commitment to the highest standards of excellence.
Army museums recognize the importance of esprit de corps to each branch and play a vital role in the preservation and display of individual and unit histories, historical artifacts, distinctive insignia, and like items. The exhibits and displays at the Finance Corps Museum ensure individuals understand and remember the dedication and commitment demonstrated by exemplary members of the Finance Corps. The financial management (FM) community enjoys a strong bond based largely on its shared understanding of branch heritage and values. The Finance Corps Museum is a major part of that understanding.
Museum History:
Formed in 1954 as an outgrowth of a Finance Corps history display at the Finance Center, United States Army, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., the Finance Corps Museum evolved into a relatively small but important museum, containing a combined total of 6,200 artifacts in both exhibits and collections areas.
After the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 1994, the Finance Corps Museum closed at Fort Benjamin Harrison and moved to Fort Jackson in 1996.
The museum currently comes under the jurisdiction of the commandant of the FM School. The school uses museum tours to educate its students on branch history.
The museum curator conducts tours, providing FM students with a historical timeline of the Finance Corps' professional evolution from the American Revolution (1775) to the present. They tailors the presentation to the touring group, which may comprise students in FM advanced individual training, the FM Basic Officer Leadership Course, FM Captains Career Course, FM Transition Course, or the Deployed Operations Resource Management Course.
Finance Corps Website:
Although museum tours are essential to exposing FM students to the history and artifacts of the Finance Corps, the museum has other less traditional ways of exposing visitors to branch heritage history.
The Finance Corps Museum website, has brief exhibit displays by topic, a historical timeline, a Finance Corps heritage and values video, an activation of the Finance Corps video, and links to documents, such as "A History of the Pay Department and Finance Corps, " More links and items will be added in the future.
The website also provides an link to the museum curator, the curator's telephone number, and museum hours.
Finance Museum Blog:
Through milSuite, the Finance Corps Museum has another way to reach and communicate with FM Soldiers in a secure environment. The Financial Management School's milBook page provides a link to the official U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum blog:
In February 2013, the museum curator began posting a monthly Finance Corps history article. Although these blog articles serve a history function, they also provide professional development and inculcate esprit de corps within the FM community. The blog articles are illustrated with relevant historical photos. They act as online museum exhibits but are packed with more information. Viewers can make comments or suggestions to the article, which the curator can then respond to. This makes for a dynamic learning experience that the traditional museum exhibit generally cannot replicate.
Improving Onsite Interactivity:
One method we are exploring for improving the interactive experience of museum visitors is the quick response (QR) code. Although the museum does not currently use QR codes, it has the vast potential to augment the visitor's experience by giving a visitor instant access to additional information through a smartphone or mobile digital device.
The U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum is a blend of traditional (static exhibit displays and artifacts) and virtual (museum website and museum blog) information. In concert with technology, the museum functions as a learning conduit for FM students and personnel by presenting an environment that fosters esprit de corps, branch heritage training, and an understanding of American military history. It is the museum's solemn responsibility to share that mission with all of its visitors--both virtually and on site.

12. 11/9/2018
LSA #3 Check on Learning
Q1: What year did the Finance Corps Museum moved Fort Jackson due to a Base Realignment Closure Act?
A1: 1976
A2: 1982
A3: 1996
A4: 2002
True or False?
Q2: Museum's primary missions are training and education of Soldiers, supplement indirect funding for the US Army Finance Corps Association, and artifact preservation.
A1: True
A2: False
Show Slide 10: LSA #3 Check on Learning
Facilitator's Note: Ask the following check on learning questions, facilitate discussion on answers given.
Q1: What year did the Finance Corps Museum moved Fort Jackson due to a Base Realignment Closure Act?
A1: 1976
A2: 1982
A3: 1996
A4: 2002
True or False?
Q2: Museum's primary missions are training and education of Soldiers, supplement indirect funding for the US Army Finance Corps Association, and artifact preservation.
A1: True
A2: False (leader development, not to supplement indirect funding for the US Army Finance Corps Association)
(False: Leader development, not to supplement indirect funding for the US Army Finance Corps Association)

13. LSA #3 Summary 11/9/2018 Show Slide 11: LSA #3 Summary
Facilitator's Note: In this lesson we discussed and had an overview on the U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum and its capabilities before the field trip to the museum. Next, we will meet at the U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum located at building 4392, Strom Thurmond Blvd.
“Or”
Facilitator, have each group as a group write down one major main lesson learnt from this LSA, allow a few minutes for them to interact. Once all groups have their one major learnt lesson written, pass it to another group to compare their answer. Facilitate a discussion on each major learnt lesson mentioned by each group.

14. TLO Check on Learning 11/9/2018 Show Slide 16: TLO Check on Learning
Facilitator’s Note: Facilitator's, upon return from the visit to the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum, have each group as a group write down one question from this lesson, give about five minutes. Once all groups have their question written, pass it to another group to answer it. Facilitate a discussion on each question.

15. TLO Summary Action: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
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TLO Summary
Action: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
Conditions: FM Leaders in a classroom environment working as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, self-study exercises, personal experiences, practical exercises, handouts, and discussion.
Standard: With at least 80% accuracy (70% for international learners) you must:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia and Plaque
Identify elements of the Regimental Insignia and Coat of Arms
Cunduct U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum field trip
Show Slide 17: TLO Summary
Facilitator’s Note: Read TLO
Action: Provide an Overview of Finance Corp History
Conditions: FM Leaders in a classroom environment working as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, self-study exercises, personal experiences, practical exercises, handouts, and discussion.
Standard: With at least 80% accuracy (70% for international learners) you must:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia and Plaque
Identify elements of the Regimental Insignia and Coat of Arms
Conduct U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum field trip
“Or”
Facilitator’s Note: Today we have discussed the Finance Corps Branch Insignia, the Finance Corps Branch Plaque, the elements of the Regimental Insignia, and the elements of the Regimental Coats of Arms. Finishing with a visit to the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum.
Facilitator's at this time, have one learner from each group to explain the most important take away to them from this lesson. Facilitate a discussion on each answer.