EvalMeGenerate My NCOER →
Duty Descriptions68S Preventive Medicine Specialist
MOS 68S

68S Preventive Medicine Specialist NCOER Duty Description Examples

Real NCOER duty description examples for 68S Preventive Medicine Specialists. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including preventive medicine NCO, environmental health NCO, and PM section chief.

Generate a Custom 68S Duty Description →

What makes a strong 68S duty description?

Preventive medicine duty descriptions should reflect disease prevention responsibilities, environmental health inspection functions, and public health program management. Reference specific PM programs, the formations supported, and applicable public health regulations. Use preventive medicine and public health terminology appropriate to the role.

Duty Descriptions by Rank Level

Direct Level (SGT/SSG)Preventive Medicine NCO

Serves as Preventive Medicine NCO responsible for disease prevention and environmental health programs for a supported unit; Conducts food service sanitation inspections, water quality surveillance, and field sanitation surveys; Manages the unit disease non-battle injury surveillance program and reports epidemiological data to higher PM; Trains unit field sanitation teams and advises commanders on preventive medicine measures; Investigates disease outbreaks and coordinates control measures with supported unit commanders; Advises the unit surgeon and commander on preventive medicine status and public health requirements

Organizational Level (SFC)PM Section Chief

Serves as Preventive Medicine Section Chief responsible for all PM operations supporting a brigade combat team; Supervises PM specialists in the execution of environmental health inspections and disease surveillance programs; Manages brigade PM program including food safety, water quality, and field sanitation compliance; Directs disease outbreak investigations and coordinates control measures with supported units; Coordinates with theater preventive medicine for technical support and public health guidance; Advises the brigade surgeon and commander on PM readiness and public health threat assessments

Senior Level (MSG)PM NCOIC

Serves as Division Preventive Medicine NCOIC responsible for all PM operations for a division-sized element; Supervises PM section chiefs in the execution of environmental health and disease prevention programs; Manages division PM program including surveillance systems, inspection standards, and public health compliance; Directs the development of PM SOPs, training programs, and environmental health standards; Coordinates with theater PM and APHC for technical support and public health guidance; Advises the division surgeon and commander on PM readiness and force health protection

Duty Descriptions by Position

Food Safety Inspector NCO

Serves as Food Safety Inspector NCO responsible for food service sanitation inspections and food safety programs; Conducts sanitation inspections of dining facilities, mobile kitchens, and food storage areas; Evaluates HACCP plans and food safety procedures for compliance with TB MED 530 standards; Investigates foodborne illness complaints and coordinates corrective actions with facility management; Trains food service personnel on food safety procedures and sanitation requirements; Advises the PM section chief on food safety compliance and inspection findings

Environmental Health NCO

Serves as Environmental Health NCO responsible for environmental health surveillance and hazard assessment; Conducts occupational and environmental health surveys identifying health hazards in the workplace; Manages hazardous material exposure monitoring and industrial hygiene programs; Coordinates with installation environmental office on regulatory compliance and remediation requirements; Provides environmental health risk assessments and advises commanders on control measures; Advises the PM section chief on environmental health findings and compliance requirements

DNBI Surveillance NCO

Serves as Disease Non-Battle Injury Surveillance NCO managing disease reporting and epidemiological programs; Collects, analyzes, and reports DNBI data for the supported unit in accordance with AR 40-5; Conducts epidemiological investigations and identifies disease trends requiring intervention; Manages immunization records and coordinates immunization compliance for deployed personnel; Provides disease intelligence reports and advises commanders on disease threats and prevention measures; Advises the PM section chief on surveillance findings and public health threat assessments

Tips for writing 68S duty descriptions

  • Reference specific PM programs — field sanitation, DNBI surveillance, food safety inspections
  • Include the formation supported and the preventive medicine mission scope
  • Reference PM regulations — AR 40-5, TB MED 530
  • Scale scope to rank — SGT conducts inspections, SFC manages PM section
  • Include both inspection and disease surveillance responsibilities

Generate a custom 68S duty description

EvalMe generates duty descriptions tailored to your specific rank, duty position, and responsibilities in seconds.

Try EvalMe Free →

Common duties at each rank for 68S

SGT
Serves as Preventive Medicine Specialist. Performs MOS-level tasks and maintains assigned equipment accountability. Conducts crew/section drills.
SSG
Serves as PM Team Leader. Leads a section or squad. Plans and executes section-level training.
SFC
Serves as Preventive Medicine Section Sergeant. Mentors section sergeants. Plans platoon/section-level operations and training.
MSG
Serves as senior NCO for this specialty at company or battalion level. Develops section sergeants and runs unit-level training.

More example NCOER bullets for 68S duty position

CharacterExceeded Standard
o reinforced preventive medicine dignity-respect standards during field operations; section operated without complaint and aligned to EO policy
LeadsExceeded Standard
o led 68S PM section during field problem; section completed all water and sanitation inspections within suspense
AchievesExceeded Standard
o ran field sanitation program for the task force; zero preventable health incidents recorded across the field problem

Other MOS duty descriptions

11B92Y68W25U42A31B35F88M

Related Content

68S NCOER Bullet Examples →Real NCOER bullets for 68S Preventive Medicine Specialist
NCOER Bullets by Competency
CharacterPresenceIntellectLeadsDevelopsAchieves
NCOER Bullets by Rank
SGTSSGSFCMSG1SGSSG(P)

EvalMe is an independent private service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Army, the Department Defense, or any U.S. Government agency.

PrivacyTermsNCOER BulletsMOS ExamplesDuty DescriptionsGenerator