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operational capability was validated to perform most of the essential techzicul and tacticnl
battlefield functions. It was noted that some deficiencies in communication equipment,
transportation, and staffing could limit the FSC in performing its battlefield mission as
described in the Finance Operations manual (FM 14-7, 1989). Also further noted by the 3rd
Finance Group were possible problems in the FSC transition from apencefime to wnrtime
configuration, if it organizes and trains differently duringpeacetime than it is expected to
operate in wartime.
Comments submitted with the FORSCOM validation data elements pointed out
“that the FSC is a sound structure to provide finance support to commanders, units, and
soldiers.” It was noted, however, “the proposed TOE is not designed with sufficient assets
(personnel, communication equipment, vehicles) to operate tactically in a dispersed mode.”
From the visit by three SSC referee-observers in June 1989 to Korea, a trip report
officially described from that early preview most of the results experienced by units in
conducting later operational and training exercises to validate the FSC Modular Concept.
Their findings generally anticipated from their critique and review of training and field
exercises what other SME evaluators would experience. Based on the review and on-site
Korea and Fort Hood visits, SSC observers agreed that the FSC can be expected to accomplish
the minimum essential wartime tasks under the modular concept with minor modifications
in staffing and equipment (SSC, 1990b). With suggested planning a smoother transition
can be facilitated by the modular concept frompeac&ne to wartime operations.
REFERENCES
1. Finance Operations EM 14-7). (1989) Washington DC: Headquarters, Department of the Army.
2. Thornton III, G. C., & Cleveland, J. N. (1990). Developing managerial talent through simulation.
American Psvchologist, 45, 190-199.
3. U.S. Army Soldier Support Center (SSC). (1990a). Field Validation of the Finance Support Command
(FSC) Modular Concent. Unpublished manuscript, Directorate of Combat Developments, Fort Harrison. tN
4. U.S. Army Soldier Support Center (SSC). (1990b). Finance Materiel Requirements Stub. Fort Harrison.
IN: Directorate of Combat Developments.
5. U.S. Army Soldier Support Center (SSC). (1989). Personnel Service Command EX3 and Finance
Support Command (FSC) Field Validation Plan. Fort Harrison, IN: Directorate of Combat Dcvclopmcnts.
6. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). (1987). Handbook for Onerational Issues and
Criteria. Fort Monroe, VA: Advanced Technology (Reston, VA).
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