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Tour of Duty - S03E15 - Road to Long Binh
 

Tour of Duty season 3 episode 15

Road to Long Binh

 
All of the enlisted men of Team Viking end up with food poisioning. Goldman is forced, because of that, to take on an assignment himself that he had intended to assign to someone else, drafting Anderson to come along. They pick up a deserter who Anderson has known as the ""ideal"" soldier for years. As the two men spend time together they talk about their early meetings, etc. Zeke gets a letter from Johnson. The next day Digby (the deserter) escapes before Anderson and Goldman get there but is recaptured. They start off to Long Binh prison. Digby has been a soldier for 14 years but gave it up when some soldiers started to give him and his Vietnamese wife a hard time. Digby ends up saving their lives, a number of times, and he ends up ""accidentally"" escaping
 
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Tour of Duty / S03E15 : Road to Long Binh
Season 3, Episode 15 | Aired on February 10, 1990 | TV-14 | 45 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
Season 3
Season 3
Season 3
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 1 - The Luck
    Episode 1
    The Luck
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 2 - Doc Hock
    Episode 2
    Doc Hock
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 3 - The Ties That Bind
    Episode 3
    The Ties That Bind
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 4 - Lonely at the Top
    Episode 4
    Lonely at the Top
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 5 - A Bodyguard of Lies
    Episode 5
    A Bodyguard of Lies
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 6 - A Necessary End
    Episode 6
    A Necessary End
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 7 - Cloud Nine
    Episode 7
    Cloud Nine
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 8 - Thanks for the Memories
    Episode 8
    Thanks for the Memories
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 9 - I Am What I Am
    Episode 9
    I Am What I Am
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 10 - World in Changes
    Episode 10
    World in Changes
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 11 - Green Christmas
    Episode 11
    Green Christmas
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 12 - Odd Man Out
    Episode 12
    Odd Man Out
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 13 - And Make Death Proud to Take Us
    Episode 13
    And Make Death Proud to Take Us
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 14 - Dead Man Tales
    Episode 14
    Dead Man Tales
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 15 - Road to Long Binh
    Episode 15
    Road to Long Binh
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 16 - Acceptable Losses
    Episode 16
    Acceptable Losses
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 17 - Vietnam Rag
    Episode 17
    Vietnam Rag
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 18 - War is a Contact Sport
    Episode 18
    War is a Contact Sport
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 19 - Three Cheers for the Orange, White & Blue
    Episode 19
    Three Cheers for the Orange, White & Blue
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 20 - The Raid
    Episode 20
    The Raid
  • Tour of Duty - Episode 21 - Payback
    Episode 21
    Payback

Tour of Duty season 3 episode 15 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

After suffering from food poisoning, the team is tasked with escorting a prisoner, Jonathan Digby, a deserter with an impressive military record turned AWOL. On their journey, they encounter unexpected challenges, including an NVA ambush, which forces them to work together with local forces. Despite Digby's past actions, his bravery in combat prompts the team to reconsider his fate. Reflecting on the flaws and harshness of military justice, they decide to protect Digby by fabricating a story of his heroic death, allowing him a chance at redemption and a new life.

Full Episode S03E15 Recap

### Opening Discomfort - The team grapples with the aftermath of food poisoning from sweet-and-sour pork, making any mention of food unbearable. - Despite their discomfort, LT assigns Taylor and Percell to a prisoner detail, although Percell is quickly ruled out. Doc volunteers but is declined due to his unwillingness to use a weapon, leaving Ru as the final choice. ### The Detail Assignment - Sargeant and LT discuss the prisoner detail they've been assigned to, highlighting the irony of escorting a deserter and the opportunity for a night out in Tay Ninh as a small consolation. - They review the deserter's impressive military record before discovering his violent turn and AWOL status, setting a grim tone for their task. ### A Night in Tay Ninh - The evening before picking up the prisoner offers a brief respite and some bonding time for the LT and the sergeant, reminiscing about past experiences and their initial impressions of each other. ### The Prisoner: Jonathan Digby - Upon collecting Digby, the team encounters a complex character who once served with Anderson in Germany. Digby's history of commendable service contrasts sharply with his current situation as a deserter. ### The Journey Begins - The journey to deliver Digby back is fraught with challenges, including a confrontation in a bar and an unexpected detour due to NVA mines, forcing the team to take an alternate, dangerous route. ### Digby's Story - Digby opens up about his traumatic experiences during the Vietnam War and his struggle with claustrophobia, which led to his desertion and attack on his captain. ### An Unexpected Battle - The team, alongside local forces, engages in a skirmish against an NVA ambush aimed at a U.S. convoy, showcasing Digby's bravery and combat skills despite his deserter status. ### Aftermath and Reflections - After successfully repelling the ambush, the team contemplates Digby's fate, acknowledging the system's flaws but recognizing the necessity of accountability for one's actions. - The team fabricates a story about Digby's heroic "death" to protect him, allowing him a chance at a new life, underscoring the complex moral dilemmas faced during the war.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the team suffering at the beginning of the episode?

They were suffering from food poisoning caused by sweet-and-sour pork.

Who was assigned to the prisoner detail initially?

Taylor and Percell were initially assigned, but Percell was quickly ruled out.

What was the team's mission?

To escort a prisoner, who turned out to be a deserter named Jonathan Digby.

What did the team discover about Digby's past?

He had an impressive military record before assaulting his captain and going AWOL.

How did the team react to spending a night in Tay Ninh before the mission?

They saw it as an opportunity for a brief respite and a chance to bond.

What was Digby's reason for deserting?

His claustrophobia and traumatic experiences in combat led him to desert and attack his captain.

How did the episode portray Digby during the ambush?

Despite his deserter status, Digby was portrayed as brave and skilled in combat, contributing significantly to the team's survival.

What was the team's decision regarding Digby's fate?

The team decided to fabricate a story about Digby's heroic "death" in the ambush to protect him, allowing him a chance at a new life.

Did the team successfully deliver Digby to the intended destination?

No, they chose to protect him by creating a story of his death during the ambush instead of delivering him for court martial.

What moral dilemmas are highlighted in the episode?

The episode explores themes of duty versus personal morality, the impact of war on individuals, and the complexities of military justice.

 
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