This date in “Combat!” history
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"Rear Echelon Commandos" first aired on Oct. 9, 1962. According to online episode guides, Sgt. Saunders is less than impressed with three untested replacements assigned to him. But he soon finds himself having to count on them in a dangerous situation.
This early-in-the-series episode was directed by Robert Altman.