RAdm. Boone goes on trial for murder of civilians in a village in South Vietnam. Mac and Bud prosecute, and Harm and Loren defend. Webb produces a surprise witness with surprising testimony. Meanwhile RAdm. Chegwidden gets back his SUV.

Cdr. Kate Pike briefly passes through the JAG headquarters, the SecNav cancels orders for a rear admiral, and Bud represents an attractive woman Marine corporal who wishes to attend Officer Candidate School, but a tattoo gets in the way.