
Mayberry native Gomer Pyle joins the U.S. Marine Corps and is stationed at Camp Henderson, Calif., reporting to drill sergeant Vince Carter.

Sgt. Carter is tormented by the fact that no matter how hard he "rides" Gomer, the recruit still likes him.

In revenge for fouling up an exercise, Carter pits Gomer against the "Dragon Lady."

Gomer and Carter are partners on a five-day survival test in the "wilderness."

South American Gen. Cortez looks up his old friends, and falls in love with Carter's girlfriend Bunny.