They should build the foundation of knowledge required to effectively serve in the branch as a leader at the detachment and battalion level in all aspects of financial management operations and in leading Finance soldiers. Captains gain a working knowledge of command principles, battalion level staff operations and combined arms and Finance operations at the battalion to brigade levels. Active duty branch qualified captains can expect other assignments consistent with the needs of the Army. Functional area positions. The needs of the Army, officer preference, military experience and, in some cases, civil schooling determine their functional area.
Some FAs have extensive educational requirements.
Between the 7th and 8th years of service, a limited number of Finance Corps officers will be accessed into the Army Acquisition Corps where they will serve the remainder of their careers. This board of senior officers will decide in which Career Field each officer is best suited to serve. After Career Field designation, officers will compete for promotion only within their designated Career Field. MEL 4 education is essential to a major's professional development. Active duty branch qualified majors can expect assignments consistent with the needs of the Army.