Sharkey reveals that he has a fear of flying and is terrifed at an upcoming flight he is required to take because of Navy business.

Sharkey moves off-base into an apartment in order to spice up his social life. His plan backfires when the recruits all show up just before a "last chance" date with Natalie yelling loud enough about problems that Sharkey gets tossed by his landlord.

Sharkey must come to the rescue when his recruits are swindled by a sleazy car salesman into buying a lemon.