<P>Regardless of his background or who might be helping him along no man becomes a Marine until he has successfully completed Marine Corps Recruit Training. Then if he makes it life doesn't get easier—he gets tougher. He may get to do the toughest job around: combat infantry. And in 1966 he will almost certainly end up in Vietnam.</P><P>Frank Evans is a Navy sailor willing to do whatever is necessary to become a Marine. He's tough enough—and he has a General interested in his success. But success is measured in many ways. Frank finds out combat and the Marine Corps' definition of success change a man. Some of the changes are a matter of pride. Others—well you learn to live with them.</P>