The Army Medical and Medical Specialist Corps -- A brief history of military medicine -- Heritage, customs, and courtesies of the Army Medical Corps -- Missions, purposes, and organization -- The Army medical officer -- The Army medical system -- Medical Corps and medical support branches -- Medical facilities -- Overseas duty -- Service as an Army medical officer -- Professional development -- New duty assignments -- Social and other matters -- Benefits available to Army officers -- Appendixes -- A. Pay and allowances -- B. Travel and recreation -- Uniforms and appearance -- Professional references and reading guide -- E. Glossary.