1. Integrate the Role and Use of Military History
U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SUPPORT INSTITUTE
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Senior Leaders Course
542-36B40-C46 - Financial Management
ACA6B102 – Integrate the Role and Use of Military History for Leaders in the Profession of Arms
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:
Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion
Instructor to Student Ration: 1:16
INTRODUCTION:
Today we are going to discuss the history of the U.S. Army Finance Corps and tour the museum
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: Large Group Instruction
Motivator:
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.
for Leaders in the Profession of Arms 1

2. Terminal Learning Objective
Task: Communicate Finance Corps History
Condition: Using presentation and tour of the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum while maintain an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variable and factors.
Standard: Demonstrate competency in:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia
Identify the Finance Corps Branch Plaque
Identify the elements of the Regimental Insignia
Identify the elements of the Regimental Coasts of Arms
Risk Assessment Level:
This class is assigned a risk level of LOW.
Potential risk: produced locally.
Environmental Considerations:
It is the responsibility of all Soldiers to protect the environment from damage. There are no specific environmental considerations for this lesson.
Evaluation:
Soldiers will not be evaluated during this task
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. 2

3. Finance Corps Branch Insignia
Accounting
Disbursing
Patriotism
Service
Integrity
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 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
Competence
Auditing
Administering 3

4. Finance Corps Branch Plaque
The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and rim in gold. The background is silver gray. 4

5. Finance Corps Regimental Insignia
Blue gridline globe symbolizes worldwide mission
1 1/8 inch in height
Shield adapted from coat of arms
Sword and quill represent combat service support role
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.
Silver gray and golden yellow symbolic to treasury and monetary matters
Diamond shape symbolizes the public monies entrusted to the Corps 5

6. Finance Corps Regimental Coat of Arms
Gold Griffin symbolizes vigilance of the Finance Corps in safeguarding the public funds entrusted to it
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 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.
Birthday: 16 June 1775
Finance Corps: 1950

7. Terminal Learning Objective
Task: Communicate Finance Corps History
Condition: Using presentation and tour of the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum while maintain an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variable and factors.
Standard: Demonstrate competency in:
Identify elements of the Finance Corps Branch Insignia
Identify the Finance Corps Branch Plaque
Identify the elements of the Regimental Insignia
Identify the elements of the Regimental Coasts of Arms
Summary:
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. Next, we will meet at the U.S. Army Finance Corps Museum located at building 4392, Strom Thurmond Blvd. 7