Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.

Michael Dudikoffas Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve Jamesas Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronsonas Patricia Hickock
Guich Koockas Col. William T. Hickock
John Fujiokaas Shinyuki
John LaMottaas MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashitaas Black Star Ninja
Phillip Brockas Pvt. Charley Madison
Tony Carreonas Older Colombian