An Active Duty Obligation (ADO) is incurred ★ Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions ★ Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually ★ Enrollment in a military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members’ Thrift Savings Plan account ★ No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family ★ Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges ★ Specialized training to become a leader in medicine Eligibility Requirements ★ Must have a PhD degree in microbiology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, or biomedical engineering ★ Must be a U.S. citizen to serve as Active Duty ★ Must have a permanent U.S. residency serve in the Army Reserve Have questions or want more information? Outstanding Benefits When you join the Army Medical Service Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package.