The "deep" or main plot focuses on the legal and ethical aftermath of a hostage rescue mission in Kosovo that went tragically wrong.
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Bud Roberts receives high praise for his work on the defense, and the episode ends on a personal note as he and Harriet discuss names for their upcoming son (eventually settling on A.J.).
" War Stories " is the 13th episode of the 4th season of the military legal drama , which originally aired on January 12, 1999. The episode features two contrasting storylines: a serious court-martial involving a botched SEAL mission and a more lighthearted subplot where Admiral Chegwidden becomes a Hollywood technical advisor. The Primary Story: The SEAL Mission in Kosovo
Commander Risnicki, the leader of a SEAL team, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and disobeying orders after a rescue mission resulted in the deaths of all NATO hostages.
Mac and Bud Roberts defend Risnicki, arguing that the extreme weather conditions (cold and heavy fog) made the original order a "suicide mission." They contend that proceeding as ordered would have needlessly sacrificed the lives of his entire team.