During the final phase of the rigorous U.S. Army Ranger selection process, a sergeant major, identified only as number 81 (as candidates are known by number, not name), confronts a demanding military training camp in a challenging environment.
This protagonist of “War Machine” carries a painful past: he lost his brother in a bomb attack during a previous mission in Afghanistan. Despite his imposing physical stature, he is afflicted by deep psychological trauma, which makes it difficult for him to connect effectively with his comrades and superiors.