In a fit of jealous rage, Fusilier Dave Tucker attacks an NCO and is court-martialled. Will he be discharged from the army, the only family he knows? Tucker's defending officer, Lieutenant Nick Pasco is forced to choose between the army and the woman he loves.

A large scale theft is discovered from the military stores. Colour Sergeant Ian Anderson hears he has won commission into the Intelligence Corps, but his good news is overshadowed when he discovered a large amount of equipment in his care is missing. the theft puts a big question mark not only over Ian's chances of becoming an officer but also over his future with the army.

The collapse of the Garvey's marriage spell trouble for Paddy and matters compound during bungled exercises, provocation by an officer and a misguided accusation result in events which could lead to the end of his career.

Marsha Stubbs manages to obtain the funds to refurbish the nursery after the fire but when it goes missing she's in the frame for its theft.

The arrival of the General's ADC in advance of a visit causes potential embarrassment for Kate Butler but ends up winning her glory. Glory isn't on the cards for Luke Roberts.