Follow a raw recruit's transformation from inexperienced West Point graduate to battle-hardened commander in this 1988 military drama. Deployed to the Vietnam War, the protagonist must earn his soldiers' trust through trial by fire. When combat wounds force his return to duty, he emerges as a more seasoned and capable leader. Directed by Aaron Norris and featuring Tony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons, and Michael Dudikoff, this film captures the harsh realities of wartime leadership and personal growth under extreme circumstances.