A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971.

Colin Farrellas Pvt. Roland Bozz
Matthew Davisas Pvt. Jim Paxton
Clifton Collins Jr.as Pvt. Miter
Tom Guiryas Pvt. Cantwell
Shea Whighamas Pvt. Wilson
James MacDonaldas Staff Sgt. Thomas
Michael Shannonas Sgt. Filmore
Cole Hauseras Staff Sgt. Cota
Neil Brown Jr.as Pvt. Jamoa Kearns
Matt Geraldas Sgt. Eveland
Matthew Libatique