McHale's Navy (1962)

S1E13 The Captain's Mission

Title: The Captain's Mission Plot: Feeling frustrated by his image as a mere ‘desk jockey,’ Binghamton longs for genuine combat experience. With McHale stationed in New Caledonia, he seizes the opportunity to take command of the 73. Eager for excitement, he ventures out in search of action, only to face a series of letdowns instead.