It was the first of Hal Roach's Streamliners, short films under an hour designed for the lower half of a double feature.

Dorian Doubleday, "Dodo" to his friends, works as a clerk at a railway station but he has the ability of photographic memory.

When Dodo orders his company to report for training in overcoats, rifles and full packs, the men fall out only wearing these items with no other clothing.

As soon as Sergeant Ames hears this he reports it to Major Greer, hoping it will shorten Dodo's career as a non-commissioned officer.

When the officer threatens the men with 30 days imprisonment, Dodo explains that he is just trying out some new ideas, training with a minimal amount of equipment.

When the mule ruins the marching band parade, Captain Rossmead is upset and punishes the men with extra guard duty.