i first saw this film in the late 60 and and try to see it every time it come on tv and which and unfortunately and isn not often . now that i have tcm and fmc and i hope it will be on at least once a year . like louis gossett jr. in an officer and a gentleman and jack webb delivers an unbelievably great performance a a parris island drill sergeant with the classic screw up recruit and and the story line in this one and though dated and be touch and very well act . and have real jar head in the cast certainly help in the realism of the film as well . it a great film with top notch acting and a superb story . see it if you have the chance it well worth the time .