Military Financial
Readiness

We are proud to serve our nation’s armed forces and their families by providing comprehensive financial education programs and resources that support them throughout all stages of their careers and personal lives. Our commitment is to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, intelligent financial decisions. We pledge to abide by the directives and policies established by the Department of Defense, the individual military services, and local installation commanders.

TAKE COMMAND®: Your Path to Financial Readiness and College Credits

TAKE COMMAND, our comprehensive online financial readiness program, is designed specifically for service members, their families, and the organizations that support them. This program is crafted to guide you through every career and life stage, from the beginning of your military service to separation or retirement.

    • Comprehensive Coverage: Our courses address a wide range of financial topics tailored to the unique needs of military life. Whether you’re just starting your service or preparing for retirement, we have content to support you at every stage.
    • Flexible Learning: Each course is designed to be completed in under an hour, making it easy to fit into your busy schedule. Plus, with 24/7 access via computer, smartphone, or tablet, you can learn whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.
    • Free Access: TAKE COMMAND courses are available at no cost, providing valuable financial education without any financial burden.
    • Accreditation and College Credits: We’re proud to announce that our courses have been accredited by The American College of Financial Services. By successfully completing these courses, you have the opportunity to earn college credits, adding further value to your educational and professional journey.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge and earn college credits. TAKE COMMAND today and take control of your financial future!

TAKE COMMAND Course Topics

Cornerstones of Financial Readiness

    • Financial Challenges Unique to the Military
    • Understanding Your LES/Payslip
    • Creating a Basic Spending Plan
    • Understanding Banking
    • Organizing Finances
    • Assessing Your Financial Status Upon Promotion
    • Introduction to Investing
    • Blended Retirement System (BRS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Preparing Financially for Change

    • Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
    • Deployment/Redeployment
    • Separation from Service
    • Military Retirement

Preparing Financially for Life Events

    • Marriage
    • Divorce
    • Addition of a First Child
    • Disabling Sickness or Condition

TAKE COMMAND Testimonials

“I enjoyed this course and wish I had this available when I first enlisted.”

“The Retirement course, in particular, had a lot of great resources- the before, during, and after budget sheet as well as the handbook.”

“I believe that this course would be extremely valuable to our new service members and any service member that has not completed a financial education course”