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.
Soldiers being released from active duty may be authorized transition PTDY as defined in AR 600-8-10, paragraph 5-35. They may request either up to 30 days transition excess leave or transition PTDY to be used either in a series of trips or in one period together with transition leave or with transition.