The men are on exercise in New Zealand and are facing hostility from their local counterparts. They are soon joined by the women after an unexpected windfall.

As the arrangements for the amalgamations of the regiments are fought out, the CO realises that he must fight battles closer to home. The men take part in a bridge building exercise to improve morale.

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.

A bungled exercise is the first of the CO's troubles and when he meets the daughter of a local historian his troubles deepen. The Stubb's children befriend a group of East German refugees.

Emotions run high as the men prepare to leave for Bosnia.

Marsha Stubbs involvement with a local businessman leads to a brush with the law and Kieron Voce must make a decision about Kate.

A prank in the Officer's Mess causes trouble for Tucker but he faces even more trouble when memories of Bosnia return to haunt Company Sergeant Major Michael Stubbs.

The arrival of soldiers from the US Army for a training exercise forces rivalries to bubble to the surface and have far reaching consequences for Sergeant Tony Wilton and his wife Joy.

Paddy Garvey realises a few home truths when he takes his nephew out for a cruise on the river whilst Nelson has some trouble to deal with. A football match is cut short when trouble arises.

An old flame from Major James McCudden seeks his help when an old friend falls on hard times. The Stubbs face more trouble when Marsha's son struggles at training camp.