Close Combat: First to Fight

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Close Combat: First to Fight (2005)

Close Combat: First to Fight is a 2005 video game developed and released by Destineer Studios. The game is set in Beirut in a fictional crisis sparked by the emergency evacuation of the Lebanese Prime Minister and resulting in the Iranian and Syrian-backed local militia taking control of the city streets. As the conflict escalates, United States Marines are inserted into the capital for the third time. In the game, you play as a Lance Corporal in charge of a fire team of four men (ready-team-fire-assist) during the war.

The game is noticeable for two things - the realistic tactics used by the fire team and the psychological model for friendly and enemy AI which can cause rise and drop in moral, as well as the ability to persuade enemy forces to surrender. Retired and Active-Duty US Marines who saw combat in Fallujah were consulted during development.

For the Wii version, see Marines: Modern Urban Combat

The following weapons are featured in the video game Close Combat:First to Fight:

Rifles

M16A4 Rifle

An M16A4 rifle, the main weapon of the United States Marine Corps, is the default load-out for the fire team leader (Team), the rifleman (Ready) and the Assistant Automatic Rifleman (Assist). The fire team leader's M16A4 is fitted with a 4X ACOG scope which can be adjusted for preference and an M203 grenade launcher as mentioned below, whilst the Rifleman and the Assistant Automatic Rifleman use standard ironsights. The M16A4 can be set to fire semiautomatic and in three-round bursts.

M16A4 with ACOG scope, RIS foregrip, and AN/PEQ-2 IR designator - 5.56x45mm

M16A4 - 5.56x45mm

An M16A4 in the loading screen, fitted with the same attachments as the team leader's M16A4.

An M16A4, fitted with an 4XACOG scope and an M203 grenade launcher, sits idle in the players hand.

Looking through the ACOG scope.

The player reloads his M16A4. Note the lack of bullets in the magazine.

"Assist" fires his M16A4 on full automatic in suppressive mode.

"Ready" and "Assist" sit on watch with M16A4's. Note the standard configuration ironsights.

AK-74

The main weapon of the Insurgents and the Syrian Army is the AK-74, which bears a close resemblance to its predecessor. It can be fired in semiautomatic, three-round bursts and full automatic.

AK-74 - 5.45x39mm

An AK-74 about to be picked up by the player.

An unsuspecting insurgent armed with an AK-74. Apparently he didn't notice the gunfire across the street.

An insurgent celebrates killing the player. If he had continued firing, he probably wouldn't have blood spatter coming out of his body.

An AK-74 in the player's hand.

Looking down the ironsights. Unsurprisingly, it's not quite as accurate as the player's M16A4.

The player loads a new magazine into the chamber of the AK-74.

M40A3 Sniper Rifle

The M40A3 sniper rifle is used by the USMC snipers which the player can call for covering fire. It is non-playable.

M40A3 sniper rifle with Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

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A Marine Sniper armed with an M40A3 Sniper Rifle, called in by the player, moves into position.

The same Sniper picks off targets with his M40A3.

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov is scarcely used by enemy snipers. It can be picked up on occasion.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Machine Guns

M249 SAW

The M249 SAW, the standard-issue light machine gun of the United States Military, is carried by the fire team's Automatic Rifleman (fire).

M249 SAW with 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm

"Fire" covers the street with his M249 SAW.

"Fire" makes good use of his weapon, laying down suppressive fire.

RPK Light Machine Gun

The standard light support weapon for the OpFor in-game is the RPK light machine gun. It is fitted with a 75-round drum magazine and can be used by the player.

RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm with 75-round drum magazine

Browning M2HB heavy machine gun

The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is mounted on enemy Technicals and friendly Humvees. It is also used by the OpFor in a stationary mount on an M3 tripod. It can be manned by the player, who can also order a team member to operate it.

Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

GE M197 Vulcan

The fast-firing and incredibly powerful M197 Vulcan is mounted on the AH-1W Super Cobra that can be called in by the player for fire support.

GE M197 Vulcan - 20mm

Sidearms

M1911A1

The M1911A1 is occasionally used by enemy OpFor. It can be picked up and used by the player.

M1911A1 - .45 ACP

Launchers

M203 Grenade Launcher

The M203 grenade launcher is mounted on the player's M16A4 rifle, firing 40mm High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) rounds.

M203 grenade launcher - 40mm mounted on M16A4 with ACOG Scope - 5.56x45mm

RPG-7

The infamous RPG-7 is used by OpFor forces in-game. It is a nuisance weapon which can cause heavy damage to the Marines if used properly.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Grenades

M67 Hand Grenade

The player carries several M67 hand grenades. They can be either thrown or rolled towards enemy positions. Your fire team will also use them during stack-up operations to clear rooms before breaching.

M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

M18 Smoke Grenade

The M18 smoke grenade can be used by the player to provide cover. Like the M67, it can be thrown or rolled.

M18 Smoke Grenade