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Appendix F F-4 JP 3-28 e. Planning and warning orders do not automatically authorize fund expenditures for DSCA operations. 5. Disaster Relief Costs Disaster relief participation is an unprogrammed requirement for the Services for which funds have not been budgeted. Service component commands may be required to initially fund the cost of DSCA operations. Such operations are undertaken with the understanding that additional operating expenses may be reimbursed by the requesting agencies. Costs should be recorded using unique accounting codes IAW Service regulations and guidance. 6. Financial Management—Support Military FM units provide finance and resource management support for personnel supporting DSCA. FM elements of one Service may provide support to other Services and for the entire DSCA operation, as directed. a. Contracts. Paying for contracts and other local procurement is a critical function. FM personnel should deploy early enough to support logistics contracting elements. This support includes providing funds to paying agents. b. Individual Support. FM elements may provide individual support, to include check cashing, casual pay, inquiries, and travel payments.