THE MAKING OF A WARRIOR is the story of the transformation of Eddie O'Neil from a nave nineteen year-old into a combat warrior. Through his experiences with the crew of PBR-13, he begins to realize that the camaraderie and friendship with the men he is stationed with means more to him than anybody else. With the direction of his fellow crewmen - DL, Boats, Indian, Rat, and G????? - Eddie learns the secrets to surviving in combat despite the fears and insanity of war.