David Michôd

Milo Minderbinder uses a plate of rare Scottish lamb chops to manipulate Major de Coverley into appointing him Mess Officer. He outlines a complex mercantile scheme of international trade and favors, appealing to the Major's stomach to gain control over military cargo manifests.

A group of soldiers is ambushed and suffers heavy casualties. One soldier, 23, confronts his commanding officer, 81, about the need to process their trauma, accusing 81 of being inhuman. 81 reveals a past tragedy where he failed to save his brother, explaining his relentless drive.

In a tavern, Falstaff challenges the religious authority of the church by pointing out the hypocrisy of the Papal Schism. He argues that the political maneuvering of the clergy proves they do not speak for God, despite the Drinker's growing discomfort and fear of heresy.

A soldier, 81, is called into his superiors' office and informed that he is being removed from a training course. Despite his physical prowess, his superiors question his mental state and his inability to bond with his peers, ultimately offering him a voluntary quit slip.

A military candidate is informed by two sergeants that he is being recommended for retirement from the course, despite his physical prowess. They express concerns about his mental state and his inability to bond with others, offering him a voluntary quit slip.

Detective Leckie uses a metaphor about the Australian bush to pressure J into turning against his criminal family for his own protection.