Combat School

With the reality that 1 Platoon is further behind in training than any other platoon at Fort Bliss, company commander Oberwarth does not mince words to get them motivated.

Without their leader, Captain Cox, 1 Platoon is assigned to a remote forward operating base for guard duty.

After months of demanding training, the battle-ready troops of 1 Platoon, Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment finally arrive in Afghanistan - their home for the next six months.