Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School
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Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School (DFM&CS) is located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, under the Air University. It serves as a key educational institution for financial managers and comptrollers across all branches of the U.S. military, focusing on professional development in financial management practices.
Mission
The mission of DFM&CS is to deliver advanced financial management education that prepares Department of Defense personnel to manage financial resources effectively and ethically. It focuses on developing competencies in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and audit readiness to support operational success.[1]
Parent organization
DFM&CS is part of the Air University, which is under the Department of the Air Force. Air University oversees professional military education for Air Force personnel and other DoD members.[2]
Legislation
The school was not established by specific legislation but operates within the Air Force's educational system, influenced by DoD financial management policies and directives.
Partners
- Other DoD financial institutions for curriculum development
- Federal agencies like the Department of Treasury for financial policy alignment
- Academic institutions for research and advanced financial education
Number of employees
The specific number of employees is not publicly disclosed, but the school includes educators, administrative staff, and support personnel focused on financial education.
Organization structure
The structure of DFM&CS is geared towards:
Leader
The head of the school is the Commandant of the Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School.
Divisions
- Financial Management Education Division
- Comptroller Training Division
- Resource Management Division
List of programs
- Defense Financial Management Course (DFMC)
- Financial Management for Decision Makers
- Resource Management for Executives[3]
Last total enacted budget
Budget details for DFM&CS are not publicly available, as they are part of the Air University's overall budget.
Staff
Staff includes financial experts, educators with backgrounds in accounting and finance, and administrative support.
Funding
Funding for DFM&CS comes from the Department of the Air Force's allocation for education within Air University.
Services provided
DFM&CS offers a range of services from basic to advanced financial management training, including courses on budgeting, financial planning, and compliance with federal financial regulations. It aims to prepare DoD personnel for the fiscal responsibilities of their roles in various military contexts.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Established to standardize and elevate financial management practices within the DoD, DFM&CS has been pivotal in ensuring that financial professionals across the military branches are trained to handle complex financial operations, audits, and resource allocation in support of national defense.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Programs". Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Education". Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School.