With the introduction of Conscription in the 1960s, it was realised that Australia's Defence forces would now have access to a wider pool of talented men, other than those that normally volunteer for service.

With the introduction of Conscription in the 1960s, it was realised that Australia's Defence forces would now have access to a wider pool of talented men, other than those that normally volunteer for service. Although not a war story," Men with a Mission" shows the tragedies that come out of war balanced by the loves and hopes of the future.