1. U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS HISTORY
U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SUPPORT INSTITUTE
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY
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SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:
Academic Hours/Methods
00 hrs /15 mins Large Group Instruction
01 hrs / 00 mins Field Trip
01 hrs / 15 mins Total Hours
SECTION II. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to discuss the history of the U.S. Army Finance Corps and tour the
Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:16
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. 1

2. Terminal Learning Objective
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Terminal Learning Objective
Task: Communicate Finance Corps History
Condition: Using presentation and a tour of the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum while maintaining an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors
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 Coats of Arms
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Safety Requirements: Food and drink are not allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) due to possible shock or damage to equipment. Exercise care in personal movement in and through such areas. Avoid all electrical cords and associated wiring. In the event of an electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment.
Risk Assessment Level: Low. In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time and civil considerations, (METT-TC).
Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/ rest cycle and water replacement guidelines IAW FM , NBC Protection, FM , CBRN Decontamination. No Food or drink is allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) due to possible electrical shock or damage to equipment. Exercise care in personal movement in and through such areas. Avoid all electrical cords and associated wiring. In event of electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment. Everyone is responsible for safety. A thorough risk assessment must be completed prior to every mission or operation.
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: There is no test associated with this lesson,.
Instructional Lead-In:

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
Discontinued with 1912 merger into Quartermaster Corps
Resumed use with formation of Finance Department in 1920
Official Finance Corps Branch insignia in 1950
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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
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
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Branch Plaque: The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and rim in gold. The background is silver gray.

5. 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
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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.

6. 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
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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.

7. Terminal Learning Objective
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Terminal Learning Objective
Task: Communicate Finance Corps History
Condition: Using presentation and a tour of the U.S. Army Finance Corps museum while maintaining an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors
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 Coats of Arms
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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.