Antibiotic therapy is still the mainstay of medical care for MRSA, but antibiotic therapy is complicated by MRSA's antibiotic resistance. Consequently, laboratory determination of MRSA antibiotic resistance and susceptibility is important in establishing effective antibiotic treatment.
1 Incentive Special Pay: An Officer of the Medical Corps of the Army who signs an agreement to remain on active duty for not less than one year may receive an annual bonus ranging from $20,000 to $60,000 depending on the specialty qualification and whether they receive Multiyear Special Pay.
Length of Active Duty. Soldiers on active duty can be deployed anytime, for a period of 12 consecutive months. For soldiers on active duty, service terms typically last between two and six years, depending on the unit and its mission. Soldiers are eligible for a two weeks of leave after six months of deployment.