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Every year when it is time for bivouac maneuvers, Ernie Bilko comes down with a strange illness which confines him long enough to get out of the exercise. He winds up in isolation with the other sergeants and then fleeces them in card games. The sergeants don't want to be fleeced again and plan on going on bivouac. What's more, Colonel Hall is finally wise to Bilko and the weak medical officer who is conned every year.

This time, Col. Hall is ready to make sure the sergeant-con man doesn't pull this stunt again. He's hired a new medical officer, "Iron Curtain" Curtis who is informed of Bilko's ploys and promises the sergeant won't pull a fast one on him.

Can Ernie outwit this guy? Are you kidding?

Well, actually, the answer is "yes"....and "no." It's a battle of wits that goes back and forth and involves not only the doctor but the head nurse and Colonel Hall.

In order for you to get any real entertainment value out of watching this episode from TV's "The Phil Silvers Show" you've gotta be willing to cut it some serious slack.

Anyway - As the story goes - Sick of Sgt. Bilko's excuses, Colonel Hall brings in a strict medical officer in order to prevent Bilko from calling in sick during bivouac maneuvers.

See what happens when Bilko goes into his shtick of deception and conniving.