Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War

The soldiers begin a specialised training programme designed to ready them for combat in Eastern Europe. Their first assignment involves urban warfare, with newly promoted Corporal Jack Sherborne leading an assault on a mock‑up village as part of the course.

The programme follows a group of soldiers as they begin a specialised training course aimed at preparing them for combat scenarios typical of Eastern Europe. It presents the early stages of their preparation, setting the scene for the challenges they’ll face in that region’s particular operational environment. Their first test centres on urban warfare. In this opening exercise, the newly promoted corporal Jack Sherborne is put in charge of an assault on a fabricated village built to mimic the tight‑street conditions soldiers are likely to encounter. The mock‑up settlement provides a controlled backdrop for the troops to practise close‑quarter tactics under Sherborne’s direction. The drill is designed to push the recruits into a realistic city‑fight setting, forcing them to navigate narrow lanes, breach structures and coordinate movements as a unit. By leading the charge, Jack Sherborne demonstrates the responsibilities that come with his new rank, guiding his team through the complexities of an urban engagement. This initial urban operation serves as the programme’s first hurdle, marking the transition from classroom instruction to hands‑on combat simulation. It underscores the emphasis placed on realistic, scenario‑based training as the soldiers progress toward readiness for the specific demands of Eastern European battlefields.