Distress

 is the third OVA episode of the Attack on Titan anime. It was produced by Wit Studio and Production I.G, and was included with a limited edition of Volume 14.

Overview
In the year 848, the recruits are split into two groups for a wilderness exercise to learn how to sustain themselves in times of peace. Marco has trouble leading his group, however, due to the arrogance and rivalry of members Eren and Jean. Meanwhile, Mikasa's group learns of the presence of a gang of thieves, who managed to steal their Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear.

That night, the thieves ambush Eren's group, taking Krista hostage along with their equipment. Putting aside their petty squabbles in order to rescue Krista, the group discovers the thieves' hideout, using each of their talents to come up with a plan to ambush them. After Eren and Jean manage to recover the group's maneuver equipment and put a stop to the thieves' wagons, the thieves hold Krista at knifepoint, but she is rescued by the arrival of Mikasa and Annie after Armin had signalled for help. As the thieves are arrested, with no casualties taken, Armin wonders if the thieves' attack was part of the exercise all along.