They later get themselves into more trouble when they intentionally misdirect several construction workers into drilling on the wrong area, ultimately causing roadside damage and getting themselves arrested by the police.

For their mischief, the judge (Sherman Hemsley) sentences them to serve a year in Kirkland Military School to teach them discipline.

During a war game, Perry meets a fellow cadet named Mary-Beth (Tina Caspary) and falls in love with her.

However, the principal and Biff's father, General Ed Woods (Robert Culp), refuse to expel them, instead giving the two of them more punishments.

Meanwhile, cadets from a Soviet military school visits Kirkland and challenges them to a mock war game as part of their tour.

The war game begins with Captain Kevin leading, and before he departs, Max gave him a stolen battle plan of the Soviet cadets.

Max's actions win the friendship and respect of the Soviets, and General Woods is happy at how Biff completed this mock war with a peaceful end, acknowledging him as his son.