In Iraq, Master sergeant John Triton (John Cena) leads his team of United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance to an al-Qaeda hideout, where a group of terrorists are preparing to behead several hostages. Disregarding direct orders to wait for reinforcements, Triton attacks the extremists and rescues the hostages. The next morning, his colonel informs Triton that he is being honorable discharge for disobeying direct orders.