Armed Forces Comptroller Journal
In this sectionThe Armed Forces Comptroller journal was first published in 1956 and remains SDFM’s flagship publication. Articles are received from a variety of sources, including academia, government and the membership at large. SDFM’s editorial board and staff welcome ideas for article submissions. To submit a manuscript for consideration, please review the article submission template and guidelines.
If you are a member, please log into SDFM’s Engage Online Community to view current and past digital issues going back to 1956. Beginning with the Spring 2025 issue, the Armed Forces Comptroller (AFC) Journal will be available exclusively in digital format. Members will continue to enjoy full access to the Journal’s quarterly content, including opportunities to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, through our online platform.
We are currently evaluating the potential for a separate print subscription option. Should that become available, we will provide details to our community. Thank you for your continued readership and your commitment to advancing excellence in defense financial management.
For any questions, please reach out to our editor, Mike Monson at mike.monson@sdfm.org.
From the Current Issue
Improving Efficiency
Explore the latest innovations shaping defense financial management while gaining insight into the future of fiscal strategy, operational readiness, and digital transformation across the Department of Defense.
Featured highlights include harnessing AI in Defense Finance, modernizing Department of Defense Permanent Change of Station moves with Commercial Off-The-Shelf Solutions, and financing the Organic Industrial Base. Readers can also expect to receive a breakdown of operational availability formulas and models, in addition to a comparative analysis of Working Capital Funds vs. Direct Mission Funding structures and real-world applications of pre-funded maintenance strategies.
Whether you’re a financial manager, policy strategist, or logistics planner, this issue offers actionable insights to help you navigate funding volatility, optimize resources, and drive mission success.
Upcoming Editorial Calendar
- Spring 2025 | Budget
- Materials due March 10, 2025
- Summer 2025 | Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Productivity — Success Stories
- Materials due June 27, 2025
- Fall 2025 | Reserves and National Guard
- Materials due September 10, 2025
- Winter 2026 | Foreign Military Sales/Security Assistance
- Materials due December 12, 2025
For questions about these topics and article submission, please contact Armed Forces Comptroller journal Executive Editor Mike Monson.
Earn CPE Credits in the Journal
Members have the opportunity to access the most recent 8 issues and their assessments for CPEs through our learning management platform. To get started, first, login to your member portal and find the Journal Exam. Then, add the “AFC Exam” to your cart. There is no charge for members and a $99 charge for non-members. You’ll receive an email with a link to take a short 10 question exam for 2 CPE credits. You must pass with 70% or greater to receive your CPE certificate.
Advertise with Us
The Journal is a great way for corporations and organizations looking to reach more than 14,000 members in the defense financial management community. To advertise in the journal, please view the Media Kit for Advertisers.