What does a 68M actually do?

SPC Cathy Goessman — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:50:05 -0400

I'm looking to go back into the Army and choosing an MOS. I've found 68M but keep on seeing different versions of what they actually do. I'd rather not end up just being a cook that works in a hospital rather than a DFAC.

Response by MSG Louis Alexander made Apr 25 at 2018 5:15 AM

MSG Louis Alexander — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:15:38 -0400

Unfortunately, it falls to wherever the need arises. If you’re needed in a hospital, hospital is where you’ll go and vice versa.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 8:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 May 2018 20:33:08 -0400

I was a 68M in the Army Reserve for 7 years and part of a CSH Unit. Since our unit had no Dietician, we spent all our time I the kitchen as a 92G.

Response by SPC Sharnia Buford made Jun 3 at 2018 9:05 PM

SPC Sharnia Buford — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:05:50 -0400

In a field unit you're a 92G. It's not a bad career to get into as it can translate to a very nice job outside of the Army but pray you dont go to a field unit.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2018 6:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:40:18 -0400

I'm currently one and at a field hospital. We are used as cooks in the field, and have no real job. I've been used as training and orderly room clerk my entire career. I am reclassing though. At a hospital you'll work with the dieticians in the NCD

Response by Un Decided made Sep 19 at 2018 1:49 PM

Un Decided — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:49:31 -0400

Ive been waiting to turn 18 to join the Army because my parents wouldn't sign my papers and now I have 15 days left unlit I sign in the dotted line. Watching the video about 68m got me really excited and It hit home with me but now im dinding out they are just cooks and the nutritiin piece isnt really in the front seat. Could someone with expierence please look over this article https://www-army-mil.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/http://www.army.mil/article-amp/10781/nutrition_care_specialists_help_soldiers_stay_fit_healthy?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.mil%2Farticle%2F10781%2Fnutrition_care_specialists_help_soldiers_stay_fit_healthy and tell me how realistic it is when being a 68M I would really appreciate it or even just explaining whst you actually do! Thanks.

Nutrition Care Specialists Help Soldiers Stay Fit, Healthy

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas --- Many people are on a quest to get healthier or fitter and start with changing their eating habits. As they seek out healthier food and drinks, they may run into a roadblock - nutritional labels. Almost all are filled with letters of the alphabet, like A, B and D, and strange ingredients that sound far from natural, let alone nutritional. Fortunately, there are Soldiers, many at Fort Sam Houston, trained to decipher...

Response by SP6 Frank Obregon made Nov 14 at 2018 3:40 PM

SP6 Frank Obregon — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:40:51 -0500

In most cases at junior ranks you will be cooking in the Hospital DFAC. Depending on locations you may find yourself on shift work cooking through your NCO ranks as well.