The system wanted them to become soldiers. One soldier just wanted to be human.
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.
Staff Sgt. Cota
Pvt. Roland Bozz
Sgt. Filmore
Pvt. Wilson
Pvt. Miter
Pvt. Jim Paxton
Pvt. Jamoa Kearns
Capt. Saunders
Pvt. Cantwell
Sgt. Eveland
SFC Ezra Landers
Staff Sgt. Thomas
McManus
Ryan
Tigerland CO
Soldier (uncredited)
Sheri
Dead Truck Driver
Hicks
Sergeant at Gate to Tigerland