In the first episode of Officers and Gentleman we focus on the harsh reality of militarisation, as the new arrivals have their independence and civilian habits drummed out of them. Many of the cadets join the college straight from civilian life. From Oxbridge graduates to school leavers, and frustrated City bankers to waitresses, the initial shock of living as part of a regimented military unit can hit them hard. Our young hopefuls are put through a challenging regime of physical exercise, military drills, marching, constant ironing of their six different uniforms, lectures and homework. Rising before dawn and not bedding down until late into the night, our cadets have very little time to rest or sleep. How will they cope with being shouted at night and day? With every second scheduled and no room for compromise, will they make it through Frantic Friday, the major exercise that concludes the first two weeks of training?