The 350th Finance Detachment from the New Jersey Army National Guard is an essential unit that plays a crucial role in financial operations. Here are some details about this detachment:
- Exercise Diamond Saber 2019:
- The 350th Finance Detachment participated in Exercise Diamond Saber 2019, which is the U.S. Army’s largest finance exercise.
- The exercise took place at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J. from June 18 to 30.
- For the first time, Soldiers remotely participated in Diamond Saber, which is typically held annually at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.
- Diamond Saber provides realistic technical training to regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard finance units.
- During the exercise, the finance troops engaged in various activities, including a financial management support team mission. They simulated transporting a case of money from Sea Girt to the Somerset Armory using a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, similar to what they might do between forward operating bases in a deployed location.
- Additionally, other Soldiers worked on simulations related to military pay, vendor services, and information technology at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt11.
- Unique Opportunity and Learning:
- Being part of Exercise Diamond Saber allowed the 350th Finance Detachment to stay current on mission essential needs.
- The exercise served as a capstone event, allowing them to put into practice the skills they learn throughout the year.
- Pvt. Kaitlyn Lemoine, a new member of the unit, found the exercise beneficial for learning more about her job and preparing for potential deployments.
- The instructors and teamwork helped Soldiers gain valuable experience and enhance their capabilities11.