Can I get the food pay back that the Army takes automatically?

2018-05-09T20:35:21-04:00

I want to start meal orepping and cooking on my own , i dont use the defac as much as i can , can i get that defac pay turned off and get that money for groceries instead ?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 9 at 2018 8:46 PM

2018-05-09T20:46:53-04:00

Not unless you are married, the Army feeds you 3 times a day with balanced meals and wide selections. Then there is the problem with cooking in the billets- burn something and I guarantee an NCO will stop the cooking deal quick. You do know (I doubt) that when you are on separate rations- ever time you go to the field or get deployed, that ration money is cut off cause the Army is feeding you again! You need to wise up and use the freebies as much as possible.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2018 10:04 PM

2018-05-09T22:04:01-04:00

I could be mistaken but if you had a legitimate dietary restriction, or some type of religious belief that states you need to eat kosher food or something of the sort, exceptions can possibly be made.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2023 10:14 AM

2023-09-02T10:14:06-04:00

That’s what I’m trying to find out also. Most of the time we don’t eat 3 meals . Or even eat at the defac. Last time I ate at the defac was march. I’m 29, grown ass lady , I barely eat, but I feel like they should just create a card for the defac. If u don’t use the money they give it back. Or give you a choice. I feel like they know we are not eating at the defac they just don’t care.