In an effort to shore up a shaky truce between civilians and base personnel three hapless Army buddies find themselves appointed community public relations officers. Unfortunately Sergeant Shannon Gambroni's (Tony Curtis) idea of community relations includes pursuing and wooing Ramona (Suzanne Pleshette) a sexy waitress whom Sheriff Harve (Ernest Borgnine) considers his personal property. When ammo and amour finally clash in an outrages battle royal who will ultimately surrender.