The men and women take part in an exercise which forces everyone to question what they really want in life and what is important to them and forces some to breaking point. Julie takes drastic action when she receives some unwelcome news.

Michael and Marsha Stubbs have to decide if they should give their marriage another chance. Corporal William Markham joins B Company and his wife creates friction amongst the other army wives.

The arrival of a new soldier in the regiment and the return of Eddie Nelson's brother into his life causes trouble.

Michael and Marsha start to drift apart when these each pursue their own agendas. Joy Wilton has to decide if she should follow her heart and Jeremy Forsythe has to overcome his own enemies to triumph.

A boxing competition causes dreams to be made and broken. Jo Farrell's money troubles start to spiral out of control as Collette sets her heart on a wedding they can't afford.

Rivalries surface during a live firing exercise and it spells disaster for one man. Tony Wilton has to decide how to leave things in New Zealand.

Paddy Garvey makes a good impression but has trouble getting the recognition he deserves. The Stubbs have to deal with the fallout of Sarah's earlier actions and the men find out where their next posting will be.

As the regiment moves to Hong Kong everyone has trouble acclimatising to the new environment and climate. New Company Commander Lt. Alex Pereira decides he wants his company to be the best but it has dire consequences for everyone.

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.

Bernie Roberts has trouble convincing the authorities that she's not to blame for an accident. Kieron Voce faces criticism from senior officers but the lads back him up and Paddy and Christina finally get together.

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 Tuckers learn they are going to be parents and this results in rash decisions being made which impacts on everyone. Lt. Alex Pereira and Lt. Kate Butler start getting close.

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.

Lieutenant Colonel Philip Drysdale, the new CO, arrives with his traditional views on army life and is unimpressed the attitude of B Company's men. The arrival of Fusilier Tony Rossi causes a stir amongst the soldiers and their girlfriends.

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.

The men are charged with cleaning up rubbish due to a national strike. CSM Chick Henwood finds his loyalties tested as his brother is one of the strikers.

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.

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.

B company is called in to help during a fireman's strike. The McLeod's are drawn into the lives of their friends when Corporal Ewan Dalglish begs for money in return for saving Ian's life in Bosnia. Andy Butcher finally gets his girl.

The discovery of a World War Two bomb puts the wives lives at risk and Cate has an early delivery. Meanwhile the men are guarding a historic site against Druids.

The CO's poor decisions in Zokindi are called into question at a Board of Inquiry and the CO finally has to face up to his methods. Julie has a decision to make and Jacko tries to fix a quiz but will Andy play the game?

Major Bob Cochrane gets too close to the daughter of an influential businessman and matters could force him out of the army. Rivalry between the men and women surfaces during a dragon boat race.

The merger between the King's Fusiliers and the Cumbrians is complete and all men struggle to cope with the new arrangements. During an exercise, the men fall foul of a rival regiment and Dave Tucker facing losing his stripe.