The men of the King's Fusiliers return from a tour in Northern Ireland after tragedy strikes on their final days. Corporal Nancy Thorpe's desire to follow up a theft results in her friend going into labour.

Major Tom Cadnam is taking part in an exercise against an old rival who he later discovers has been having an affair with his wife whilst he's been in Northern Ireland.

A boxing competition causes divided loyalties amongst the men and their families and betting leaves some out of pocket.

Sergeant Freddy Lewis is facing up to a life alone as his wife prepares to leave him for CSM Chick Henwood. The men are partnered with the Territorial Army in an exercise but who has the last laugh?

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 Tuckers receive help from Nancy to find the truth about Macaulay. Jo Farrell seeks Marsha Stubbs help to woo Collette but it starts to backfire when their partners become suspicious.

Michael Stubbs is keen to make a good impression in front of the Australians and his superiors but luck is not on his side and an event back at home makes him realise that the army is not all he should think about.

Brad Connor receives some bad news from back home. The men go on exercise against the Territorials and one reservist causes a lot of trouble for Jo Farrell and Steve Evans.

Paddy Garvey struggles to tell Dave Tucker his news until it's too late whilst Dave tries to woo back Donna. Complications during a live firing exercise results in a secret coming up to the surface.

New arrival Fusilier Andy Butcher struggles to make a good impression on his first day and his actions result in the Colonel's relationship being put under strain.

B Company are sent to South Africa on exercise and to help build a new medical centre. The locals situation lead Jeremy Forsythe and Andy Butcher to let matters of the heart cloud their judgement.

The men find themselves helping to rescue hostages in the African state of Mokindi. Paul and Sadie are reunited but have to decide whether an army romance is for them.

The remaining men fight to escape from Mokindi with one soldier sacrificing his life for the others. Dave and Donna have to decide if it is the end of the line for their marriage.