1. A Primer on Financial Management NCO
Career Competencies and Learning Outcomes
Training Development Directorate
Individual Training and Education Division
22 January 2015

2. Agenda Learning Outcomes Hierarchy 21st Century Soldier Competencies
General Learning Outcomes (GLO)
GLO Crosswalk for NCOs
Course Educational Outcomes 2

3. Learning Outcomes Hierarchy
Terms of Reference
The nine 21st Century Soldier Competencies outlined in Appendix C of TRADOC Pamphlet are general areas of competence or attributes required by Soldiers and leaders to prevail in complex, uncertain environments. Together, they provide a foundation for operational adaptability.
General Learning Outcomes for 21st Century Soldiers Competencies are general statements of the essential knowledge,
skills, and attributes resulting from training, education and experience at each Level of Learning along a Career Continuum of Learning.
Course Outcomes are statements that specify what students will know, be able to do or be able to demonstrate when they have completed a course. Outcomes are usually expressed as knowledge, skills, or attributes.
Learning Objectives (ELOs & TLOs) are precise statements of the learner’s expected performance. A learning objective should contain an action statement specifying expected learner performance in measurable terms, a condition statement describing the learning situation or environment, and a standard statement providing the criteria for student performance.
21st Century Soldier Competencies and Attributes
Appendix C, TR
CG TRADOC approves
General Learning Outcomes
Army Learning Coordination Council (ALCC) endorses
CG TRADOC approves
Aligned with 21st Century Soldier Competencies
Course Outcomes
Course Managers / Training Developers identify
Commandant / DOT Approves
Aligned with some (not all) General Learning Outcomes
Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs) and Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs)
Course Managers / Training Developers
Commandant / DOT Approves
Aligned with Course Outcomes

4. 21st Century Soldier Competencies Described
Descriptions
Appendix C – TP
Character and Accountability
Reinforcing Army Values, Soldiers Creed, Warrior Ethos, Army Ethic
Strong character, ethical reasoning, and decision-making
Comprehensive Fitness
Developing and maintaining individual, as well as subordinates physical, emotion, social, family, and spiritual fitness
Adaptability and Initiative
Take appropriate action and calculated risks in the absence of orders
Anticipate changes in the operational environment, assess the situation, and use sound judgment to decide when and how to act
Lifelong Learner
(includes digital literacy)
Continually assess themselves, identify what they need to learn and use skills to help them effectively acquire and update KSAs
Access, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources and leverage technology to improve their effectiveness
Team Work and Collaboration
Create high performing formal and informal groups by leading, motivating, and influencing individuals and partners to work toward common goals
Communication and Engagement
(oral, written, negotiation)
Express themselves clearly and succinctly in oral, written, and digital communications
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Ability to solve complex problems by using experiences, training, education, critical questioning and collaboration to develop solutions.
Cultural and Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) Competence
Use cultural fundamentals, self-awareness skills, and regional competence to act effectively in any situation
Use communication and relational skills to work effectively
Tactical and Technical Competence
(full spectrum capable)
Employ tactical and technical skills in full-spectrum operations to accomplish the mission and commander’s intent
Prepared to execute full spectrum operations and transition between varied missions 4

5. 21st Century Soldier Competencies Applied
Implementation / Integration Methods
Character and Accountability
Army Values, Soldiers Creed, Warrior Ethos, Army Ethic, SHARP/ EO
Student Leadership positions; Community Service Volunteer Projects
Coaching, developmental counseling, and mentoring
Comprehensive Fitness
Resilience Training; Suicide Awareness, Unit and Individual Fitness, Army Body Composition Program, Army Physical Training Program
Adaptability and Initiative
Critical and Creative Thinking; Cultural Awareness
Problem-based scenario training – STAFFEX; CTE
Lifelong Learner
(includes digital literacy)
Access to SSI Learning Resource Center (reach back)
Access to Warfighter Training Support Packages (WTSPs)
Self-Development
Team Work and Collaboration
Small Group ELM outcome-oriented instructional strategy; team and peer-based learning
Complex collaborative problem-solving exercises - MDMP
Communication and Engagement
(oral, written, negotiation)
Writing assignments
Defined oral and written communications standards
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Allowing students to learn and grow from mistakes
STAFFEX; MDMP; CTE
Cultural and Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) Competence
Cultural Awareness
STAFFEX, MDMP, CTE
Tactical and Technical Competence
(full spectrum capable)
Doctrinally-based, learner-centric technical training
FM Systems training
MDMP 5

6. 21st Century Soldier Competencies – SL3 Critical Tasks
UNCLASSIFIED
21st Century Soldier Competencies – SL3 Critical Tasks
Priority
21st Century Soldier Competencies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Character and accountability
Comprehensive fitness
Adaptability and initiative
Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy)
Teamwork and collaboration
Communication and engagement (oral, written, and negotiation)
Critical thinking and problem solving
Cultural and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational competence
Tactical and technical competence (full spectrum capable)
2013 Critical Task Listing
SL3O-Competencies that apply to each Critical Task: 1
Certify Commercial Vendor Services Vouchers X 2
Perform Disbursing Agent Transactions 3
Identify Commitment and Obligation Accounting Transactions 4
Perform Reimbursable Accounting X 5
Record Data From Expenditure Accounting Documents 6
Review Detailed Expenditure Reports 7
Prepare a Budget 8
Apply Administrative Control of Funds Procedures 9
Identify the Flow and Receipt of Funds 10
Perform Financial Management Review
Note that the Critical Tasks listed in red have been deleted as critical tasks for 36B SL30.
UNCLASSIFIED

7. General Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
Statements of essential knowledge, skills, and attributes resulting from training, education and experience at each level along a leader’s continuum of learning.
Provided to assist schools, unit leaders, and individuals to focus learning activities on developing leaders with the 21st Century Soldier Competencies.
Vary by cohort and echelon and are progressive throughout an individual’s career. Cohorts include IMT, NCOs, warrant officers, officers, and DA civilians.
Training developers, course managers, and leaders must ensure course outcomes achieve the GLOs that apply to a specific course; not all the GLOs will be applicable to every course outcome.
Training developers must ensure that any GLOs included in a course are properly assessed and aligned with the course outcomes and TLOs.
GLOs may be categorized into learning areas that support linkages to 21st CSC.
TRADOC PAM XX, Training and Education Development in Support of the Institutional Domain, para 2-9b, c, d, e. 7

8. GLO Linkage Overview - Examples
The Army Profession
(Moral Character, Accountability, Army Values, Commitment)
Inculcating Army Profession Throughout Courses;
Reinforcing Army Values; Peer and Facilitator
Evaluations; Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring.
Professional Competence
(Technical, Tactical, Operational, Strategic)
Critical Task Technical Training; MDMP Process;
Staff Operations Exercises; Joint Operations;
Unified Land Operations (ULO).
Team Building
(Communication, Culture, Negotiation, JIIM)
Course Writing Program; Team and Peer-Based
Learning; Cultural Awareness; Operational
Environment; MDMP Process.
Army Learning Areas
Adaptability
(Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Initiative)
Experiential Learning Model; Problem Based
Scenario Training; Critical and Creative Thinking;
Allowing Students to Grow and Learn from Mistakes.
Lifelong Learning
(Training, Coaching, Self-Development)
SSI Learning Resource Center providing reach
back capability; Warfighter Support Training
Support Packages Availability; Outcomes Based.
Comprehensive Fitness
(Physical, Emotional, Family, Spiritual, Social)
Resiliency Training; Mandated Training Requirements; Leadership Training. 8

9. The Army Profession and Professional Competence– CPL / SGT
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
The Army Profession
(Moral Character, Accountability, Army Values, Commitment)
1. Serves as a role model (competence, moral character, commitment) for subordinates to look up to and upholds standards on and off duty.
2. Understands the history of the NCO corps.
3. Lives by the Army values and NCO creed.
4. Identifies ethical dilemmas and seeks counsel as necessary.
5. Builds trust and discipline in the team.
Essential Leadership Training
Student Leadership Positions
Peer Evaluations
SHARP / EO Training
Army Values
NCO Creed
Warrior Ethos
Army Ethic
Mentoring, counseling, and coaching
Community Service Volunteer Projects
Professional Competence
(Technical, Tactical, Operational, Strategic)
1. Performs SL 1, 2 common and MOS tasks without supervision.
2. Understands five paragraph operations order, warning order, and fragmentary order.
3. Uses Troop Leading Procedures at team/squad level.
4. Plans, rehearses and leads teams to execute missions IAW the commander's intent (mission command).
5. Recognizes rank structures, functions, and services of each military branch and JIIM stakeholders along with their role in unified land operations.
FM Technical Training
FTX CTE
Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD)
MDMP
FM Enabling Systems

10. Team Building and Adaptability – CPL/SGT
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Team Building
(Communication, Culture, Negotiation, JIIM)
1. Demonstrates active listening, clear verbal and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrates an awareness of cross cultural competence, related knowledge, attributes, and interpersonal skills.
3. Knows team dynamics and takes appropriate action to foster cohesion and cooperation.
4. Effectively collaborates within the unit and with other organizations (e.g. ADACP, JAG).
Essential Leadership Training
Cultural Awareness
Student Leadership Positions
Team and peer-based learning
Problem solving exercises
Facilitated Articles Discussions
Oral / written communications
Adaptability
(Problem Solving,
Critical Thinking,
Creative Thinking,
Initiative)
1. Identifies and solves problems related to team missions.
2. Knows the critical thinking process and applies it during problem solving.
3. Identifies situations when standard procedures will not work and seeks alternatives.
Critical and Creative Thinking Exercises
FTX /CTE
MDMP

11. Lifelong Learning and Comprehensive Fitness– CPL/SGT
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Lifelong Learning
(Training, Coaching, Self-Development)
1. Assesses self, individual, and team learning needs.
2. Applies the principles of training to team training.
3. Trains, coaches, counsels subordinates and peers.
4. Conducts self-assessment and develops a short-term plan for personal goals.
5. Guides subordinates creation of individual development plans.
6. Uses self-learning strategies to improve.
7. Understands the NCO career path.
Self-development
Knowledge Management
Army eLearning
Army Career Tracker
Professional Reading Program
SSI Learning Resource Center
Warfighter TSPs
NCO Professional Development Sessions
Comprehensive Fitness
(Physical, Emotional, Family, Spiritual, Social)
1. Implements personal health habits to increase personal health and fitness.
2. Supervises a comprehensive fitness program for the team.
3. Recognizes changes, risks in Soldier behavior and takes action to improve comprehensive fitness and mitigate risks.
Resilience Training
Suicide Awareness Training
Army Body Composition Program
Army Physical Fitness Training

12. The Army Profession and Professional Competence- SSG
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
The Army Profession
(Moral Character, Accountability, Army Values, Commitment)
1. Serves as a role model (competence, moral character, commitment) for subordinates to look up to and upholds standards on and off duty.
2. Displays commitment to service and places the needs of others before self.
3. Develops the Army values and moral character in subordinates.
4. Applies sound judgment to resolve ethical dilemmas and seeks counsel as necessary.
5. Builds trust and discipline in the squad.
Peer Evaluations
Student Leadership Positions
SHARP / EO Training
Army Values
NCO Creed
Warrior Ethos
Army Ethic
Mentoring, counseling, and coaching
Community Service Volunteer Projects
Professional Competence
(Technical, Tactical, Operational, Strategic)
1. Performs SL common and MOS tasks without supervision, as well as SL4 tasks with limited supervision.
2. Understands five paragraph operations order, warning order and fragmentary order.
3. Uses Troop Leading Procedures at squad/platoon level.
4. Plans, rehearses and leads squads to execute missions IAW the commander's intent (mission command).
5. Applies knowledge of JIIM partners and operating environment to guide decisions before and during mission execution.
MDMP
FTX / STAFFEX / CTE
FM Technical Training
Essential Leadership Training
FM Systems Training
Mission Command Systems Training

13. Team Building and Adaptability - SSG
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Team Building
(Communication, Culture, Negotiation, JIIM)
1. Writes clear, succinct reports and documents for the squad.
2. Identifies the fundamentals of culture and their effects on military operations.
3. Learns to negotiate, build consensus, and resolve conflicts between teams.
4. Factors others intentions (motivation) into developing acceptable solutions to problems.
5. Uses knowledge of nonverbal communication cues to improve verbal communication strategies.
MDMP
Cultural Awareness
Writing Assignments
Student Briefings
Small Group ELM Instructional Strategy
Team and peer-based learning
Problem solving exercises
Facilitated Articles Discussions
Adaptability
(Problem Solving,
Critical Thinking,
Creative Thinking,
Initiative)
1. Identifies and solves problems related to squad missions.
2. Applies the critical thinking process to identify missing/inaccurate information, second and third order affects of problem solutions.
3. Develops alternate procedures when standard procedures will not work.
4. Creates a climate to foster creativity to accomplish the commander's intent.
FTX / STAFFEX / CTE
FM Technical Training
Critical Thinking / Problem solving exercises

14. Lifelong Learning & Comprehensive Soldier Fitness - SSG
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Lifelong Learning
(Training, Coaching, Self-Development)
1. Assesses self, individual, and squad learning needs.
2. Applies principles of training to squad/platoon level training.
3. Trains, coaches, counsels subordinates and peers.
4. Certifies technical and tactical training against performance standards.
5. Teaches self-learning strategies.
6. Promotes mastery of common Soldier and MOS skills.
Self-development
Knowledge Management
Army eLearning
Army Career Tracker
Professional Reading Program
SSI Learning Resource Center
Warfighter TSPs
NCO Professional Development Sessions
LTG Maude Lecture Series
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness
(Physical, Emotional, Family, Spiritual, Social)
1. Supervises a comprehensive fitness program for the squad.
2. Implements measures to reduce operational and combat stress.
3. Recognizes changes, risks in Soldier behavior and takes action to improve comprehensive fitness and mitigate risks.
4. Advises Soldiers/families on resources available to improve fitness.
Resilience Training for Mid-Grade Leaders
Suicide Awareness Training
Army Body Composition Program
Army Physical Fitness Training

15. The Army Profession and Professional Competence- SFC
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
The Army Profession
(Moral Character, Accountability, Army Values, Commitment)
1. Serves as a role model (competence, moral character, commitment) for subordinates to look up to and upholds standards on and off duty.
2. Creates a positive climate in the platoon that supports Army values, ethics and esprit de corps.
3. Develops subordinates as role models (competence, moral character, commitment) and stewards of the profession.
4. Builds trust in the platoon and with external stakeholders.
Army Values
NCO Creed
Warrior Ethos
Army Ethic
Peer Evaluations
Student Leadership Positions
Mentoring, counseling, and coaching
Professional Competence
(Technical, Tactical, Operational, Strategic)
1. Performs SL common and MOS tasks without supervision, as well as SL 5 tasks with limited supervision.
2. Writes five paragraph operations order, warning order and fragmentary order.
3. Uses Troop Leading Procedures at Platoon/Company level and understands the Military Decision Making Process.
4. Plans, rehearses and leads platoons to execute missions following the tenets of mission command.
5. Demonstrates broad knowledge of the MOSs within the CMF, able to supervise all MOSs and civilians performing in the CMF at platoon and below.
6. Integrates JIIM considerations and partners into planning and executing platoon-level missions.
7. Advises Platoon Leader on all matters related to platoon operations.
HR Technical Training
MDMP
FTX /CTE
Essential Leadership Training
FM Systems Training
Mission Command Systems Training

16. Adaptability and Team Building - SFC
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Adaptability
(Problem Solving,
Critical Thinking,
Creative Thinking,
Initiative)
1. Identifies and solves problems related to platoon missions using Troop Leading Procedures (TLP).
2. Applies critical thinking to evaluate underlying assumptions and evidence supporting problem narratives and solutions.
3. Develops multiple potential courses of action to solve problems.
4. Evaluates the appropriateness of alternate procedures and courses of action.
5. Creates a climate to foster collaborative problem solving, creativity to accomplish the commander's intent/
MDMP
FTX /CTE
FM Technical Training
Essential Leadership Training
Small Group ELM Instructional Strategy
Team and peer-based learning
Critical Thinking / Problem solving exercises
Team Building
(Communication, Culture, Negotiation, JIIM)
1. Writes clear, succinct, reports and documents for the platoon or staff.
2. Integrates the fundamentals of culture and their effects on military operations into planning and executing missions.
3. Negotiates, builds consensus, and resolves conflicts at the platoon level within the unit and with other organizations (JIIM).
4. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills in small group presentations.
Cultural Awareness
Writing Assignments
Student Briefings

17. Lifelong Learning & Comprehensive Soldier Fitness - SFC
21st CSCs and Attributes
GLOs
Implementation / Integration Methods
Lifelong Learning
(Training, Coaching, Self-Development)
1. Assesses self, individual, and platoon learning needs.
2. Applies principles of training and training management to platoon/company level training.
3. Trains, coaches, counsels, mentors, subordinates, peers and seniors (as appropriate).
4. Advises platoon leaders and other seniors regarding training and human development.
5. Develops training, coaching, counseling skills in junior leaders.
6. Develops and manages training plans for the platoon.
Self-development
Knowledge Management
Army eLearning
Army Career Tracker
Professional Reading Program
SSI Learning Resource Center
Warfighter TSPs
NCO Professional Development Sessions
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness
(Physical, Emotional, Family, Spiritual, Social)
1. Supervises a comprehensive fitness program for the platoon.
2. Establishes a climate that facilitates development of comprehensive fitness.
3. Recognizes changes, risks in Soldier behavior and takes action to improve comprehensive fitness and mitigate risks.
4. Advises subordinate leaders on resources available to improve fitness.
Resilience Training
Suicide Awareness Training
Army Body Composition Program
Army Physical Fitness Training

18. Financial Management Technician AIT 36B Advanced Individual Training
Educational Outcomes
36B Advanced Individual Training
Purpose/Scope
36B AIT produces an FM Technician that is disciplined, competent and confident in their ability to provide timely, accurate, and relevant financial management support for commanders at all echelons with a specific emphasis on four of the five FM core competencies: Fund the Force; Banking and Disbursing Support; Pay Support; and Accounting Support and Cost Management
Educational Outcomes
Soldiers
Valued members of the team who exhibit character, accountability, resilience, adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment while honorably serving in a Division/ASCC G-8 or SRC 14 delivering FM support.
Doctrinally Sound
Competently delivers timely, accurate, and relevant FM support.
Technically Capable
Demonstrate the capabilities and perform the basic functions of FM enabling systems.
Understands the FM’s role in accomplishing the Division/ASCC G-8 or SRC 14 mission in support of Unified Land operations.
Critical and Creative Thinkers
Able to solve sometimes ambiguous problems using logical thinking and sound reasoning to develop viable recommendations or solutions.
13 Dec 13

19. Financial Management Technician ALC 36B Advanced Leaders Course
Educational Outcomes
36B Advanced Leaders Course
Purpose/Scope
ALC produces NCOs who are mid-grade FM Leaders, both doctrinally sound and technically capable of delivering FM support as the Financial Management Sergeant within a BCT/SUS BDE S-8, TSC/DIV/CORPS/ASCC G-8, or SRC 14 organization who are also effective communicators and critical and creative thinkers.
Educational Outcomes
Leadership
Mid-grade Leaders who exhibit character, accountability, resilience, adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment while capably serving in a BCT/SUS BDE S-8, TSC/DIV/CORPS/ASCC G-8, or SRC 14 organization delivering FM support.
Doctrinally Sound
Competently delivers timely and accurate FM support.
Able to coach, counsel, and advise other FM personnel.
Competent advisor to unit leadership and supported Soldiers in the craft of FM.
Technically Capable
Proficient in the employment and operation of FM enabling systems.
Understands the role of FM organizations and programs in support of Unified Land Operations.
Familiar with tactical and operational sustainment operations.
Critical and Creative Thinkers
Able to solve sometimes ambiguous problems using logical thinking and sound reasoning to develop viable recommendations or solutions.
13 Dec 13

20. Financial Management Technician SLC 36B Senior Leaders Course
Educational Outcomes
36B Senior Leaders Course
Purpose/Scope
SLC produces NCOs who are senior FM Leaders, both doctrinally sound and technically proficient in planning and executing FM support as the Senior Financial Management Sergeant within a DIV/CORPS/ASCC G-8, or SRC 14 organization who are also effective communicators and critical and creative thinking FM planners.
Educational Outcomes
Leadership
Senior FM Leaders who demonstrate character, accountability, resilience, adaptability, initiative, and sound judgment while expertly serving in a DIV/CORPS/ASCC G-8, or SRC 14 organization planning and executing FM support.
Doctrinally Sound
Effectively and efficiently plans, executes, and manages FM support to doctrinal standard in the Operational Environment.
Capable coach, counselor, mentor, and advisor for junior FM personnel.
Trusted advisor to senior Army leaders and supported Soldiers in the craft of FM.
Technically Capable
Proficient in the capabilities and functionality of FM enabling systems and their interface with National Provider systems (ie., GFEBS, OTCnet, Treasury).
Understands the role of FM organizations and programs in support of Unified Land Operations.
Familiar with operational and strategic sustainment operations.
Critical and Creative Thinkers
Skilled in analysis of FM planning considerations and the execution of FM support in a theater and/or Joint environment.
Able to solve sometimes ambiguous problems using logical thinking and sound reasoning to develop viable solutions.
13 Dec 13

21. Questions?