SUPER DRILL - April - ANGI 65-601 - More Than Drills: The Business of Running the Air Guard

ANGI 65-601, titled “Financial Management: Air National Guard (ANG) Resource Management Policies and Responsibilities for Commanders,” establishes the framework for the Air National Guard Resource Management System (RMS) to ensure mission accomplishment through the effective and efficient use of available resources. The instruction defines the critical financial roles and responsibilities of key personnel, including the State Adjutant General, the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), and commanders, who bear inherent responsibility for the prudent and lawful expenditure of all allocated funds. It mandates a participative management structure centered on the Financial Management Board (FMB), which acts as the final approval authority for fund distribution and priority setting, and the Financial Working Group (FWG), which provides technical recommendations and manages base commodities. Furthermore, the regulation details the organizational hierarchy of Responsibility Centers (RCs) and Cost Centers (CCs), where Resource Advisors (RAs) and Cost Center Managers (CCMs) oversee budget development and execution using tools like the Commander’s Resource Integrated System (CRIS). To ensure compliance with administrative and legal limitations, the instruction also prescribes rigorous funds control procedures, defines priority strategies for essential requirements, and mandates comprehensive initial and continuation training for all personnel involved in the resource management process.