Soldier Soldier

Lieutenant Colonel Philip Drysdale, the new CO, arrives with his traditional views on military life and is unimpressed with the attitude of B Company's men.

The arrival of CSM Alan Fitzpatrick ruffles a few feathers when his wife helps the women raise money for charity. Corporal Hobbs' hopes for promotion are dashed after an interrogation exercise.

B Company is training cadets. Alan Fitzpatrick's little girl is growing up. Angela McCleod has to contend with a stalker. Stacey Grey has to contend with an unwanted guest.

The CO has to take evasive action. Andy Butcher fails his fitness test again, but his heroic actions save the day.

Mark Hobbs returns to work and must accompany the men sent on a survival exercise that goes horribly wrong. Alan Fitzpatrick's son starts to question his sexuality.

Major Jessica Bailey finds it a struggle to fit in with the regiment, so the CO sets her a challenge. The attentions of an officer make Chris McCleod jealous after he returns from leave.

The men and women take part in an exercise that forces them to question what they really want in life...and pushes some to a breaking point.

Mark Hobbs starts to adjust to life outside of the army and accepts some help. Alan Fitzpatrick's son faces up to his sexuality, and his father struggles to cope with the news.

A full inspection of the regiment brings some of the CO's methods into question. Life in the Fitzpatrick household returns to normal when events at Alan's birthday helps level feelings.

The regiment travels to Zokindi to maintain order and deliver food, but they end up fighting. Meanwhile, Mark Hobbs has to decide where his loyalties lie.

Following their return from Zokindi, the regiment prepares for some well-earned leave, but they must first attend a funeral. Jacko and Rossi's rivalry over Julie reaches its boiling point.

The CO's poor decisions in Zokindi are called into question at the board of inquiry and he must finally face up to his methods. Julie has a decision to make. Jacko tries to fix a quiz.