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As Thomas navigates the complexities of military life, including recovering classified videos and his brother’s death, tension escalates within the squad. An impending final exam looms, signaling a last chance for the cadets to prove themselves. Their struggles culminate in a training culmination exercise, where Thomas is surprisingly appointed squad leader. He devises a clever ambush strategy based on a lesson from history, echoing the tactics of Hannibal in the Second Punic War.
Despite his ingenuity, Thomas faces more challenges ahead, including a debilitating allergic reaction to a routine medical procedure that threatens his military career. He must navigate his desire to stay and fight versus the potential safety of accepting a medical discharge.