Naissotilaat

- Season 1

(2018)

Order and discipline. If army turns a boy into a man, what does it do to a girl? Moona, Miisa, Jenni and Pirita begin their journey in army greens. Getting used to a strict discipline gives food for thought.

On the same line. Rookies face Cooper's test, which all don't clear without problems. Live ammunition is fired on the shooting range for the first time. Jenni's and Miisa's blunder doesn't go unnoticed by the corporal.

Fear. Officer candidates return to Niinisalo causing fear in the rookies. They are also facing the incendiary warfare course, where Pirita has difficulties with a certain exercise. Moona and Jenni get an unexpected task.

War and survival. The further education selections for the rookies are taking shape and one will be disappointed. On the first bush camp Moona isn't getting along with a machine gun. And why do boogeymen appear in the forest at night?

Grit and commitment. Rookies swear their military oath with loved ones present. Jenni, Miisa and Moona are trying to get to the NCO course. Two of the girls receive a bitter letdown, which will not be accepted without an explanation.

Frendship and cooperation. Moona's, Miisa's and Jenni's stamina is tested on a quick march. Moona frets handling of ammo. When those chosen for officer training are announced, two of ther girls rejoice and one weeps.

Who follows the leader? Female soldiers are practicing leading. Jenni has a mishap as groupleader. Moona lays down the law, when she's not obeyed. Pirita tenses over being a practice target for warhounds.

Tribulations. In an exercise Miisa and Moona try to struggle their way to the finish line. Reserve officer school's ball creates a festive atmosphere. Pirita is tried in a Cooper's test. Jenni helps to receive new rookies.

What did the army make of the girls? Pirita is discharged to the reserves and bids an emotional farewell to Pasi the dog. Also Miisa's, Moona's and Jenni's journey in army greens is almost over. If army turns a boy into a man, what did it do the the girls.