Which role provides financial counseling including budgets, financial planning, debt consolidation?

• A. Financial Specialist
• B. Command Career Counselor
• C. Ombudsman
• D. Casualty Assistance Calls Officer

Answer: (A)

Financial counseling such as budgeting, financial planning, and debt consolidation is a function of the Financial Specialist. This role focuses on money management for service members and their families, helping them build budgets, plan for future expenses, and navigate options for reducing or consolidating debt. They also provide resources and referrals to support financial readiness and stability.

The other roles are oriented toward different needs: Command Career Counselors handle career development and assignments, Ombudsmen coordinate family information and advocacy, and Casualty Assistance Calls Officers assist families after a casualty with benefits and support. None of these primary duties centers on personal financial counseling in the same way the Financial Specialist does.