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+ | ==M16A1 Rifle== | ||
+ | During the opening Vietnam scenes, then Lieutenants Hodges ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]) and Childers ([[Samuel L. Jackson]]) lead a platoon of Marines carrying the [[M16 rifle series#M16A1 rifle|M16A1]] as their standard rifle. | ||
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[[Image:Roe04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hodges with his men armed with M16A1s.]] | [[Image:Roe04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hodges with his men armed with M16A1s.]] | ||
[[Image:Roe11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers with his M16A1 in Vietnam.]] | [[Image:Roe11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers with his M16A1 in Vietnam.]] | ||
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[[Image:Roe03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A door gunner on a Marine UH-1 mans an M60 machine gun as Col. Childers and his men arrive at the embassy.]] | [[Image:Roe03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A door gunner on a Marine UH-1 mans an M60 machine gun as Col. Childers and his men arrive at the embassy.]] | ||
− | == | + | ==M16A2 Rifle== |
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+ | The majority of Childers' Marines carry the [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2 rifle]] on their embassy mission. | ||
+ | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Roe05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers recovers the American flag from the embassy as a Marine covers with his M16A2.]] | [[Image:Roe05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers recovers the American flag from the embassy as a Marine covers with his M16A2.]] | ||
==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
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+ | The [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] can be seen primarily carried by Capt. Lee ([[Blair Underwood]]) during the embassy mission. | ||
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[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M4A1 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M4A1 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Roe01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Lee with an M4A1 gives a situation report to Col. Childers.]] | [[Image:Roe01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Lee with an M4A1 gives a situation report to Col. Childers.]] | ||
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[[Image:Roe07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine armed with an M16A2 and M203 launcher combo escorts the ambassador's wife and child to the awaiting UH-1.]] | [[Image:Roe07.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine armed with an M16A2 and M203 launcher combo escorts the ambassador's wife and child to the awaiting UH-1.]] | ||
− | ==M1911 pistol== | + | ==M1911A1== |
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+ | The [[M1911 pistol series#M191A1|M1911A1]] appears in the film as the standard sidearm of the U.S. military during Vietnam. Is seen being carried by Childers and used to shoot an NVA soldier in order to force a captured NVA officer to order his men to disengage. | ||
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+ | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 .45 ACP]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers threatens an NVA soldier with his M1911A1, moments before shooting him]] | ||
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+ | ==M18 Smoke Grenade== | ||
− | + | During the scene in Vietnam, several Marines, including Childers, can be seen with [[M18 smoke grenade]]s. | |
− | [[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers | + | [[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M18 smoke grenade]] |
+ | [[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers with an M18 smoke grenade while threatening an NVA soldier]] | ||
− | ==Mossberg | + | ==Mossberg 590 Combat Shotgun== |
− | + | The Marine Embassy Guards can be seen armed with [[Mossberg 500 series shotgun#Mossberg 590|Mossberg 590]] shotguns during the siege, fitted with bayonet lugs and wood furniture. | |
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+ | [[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 590 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Roe06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marine embassy guards with their Mossberg 500 shotguns under fire.]] | [[Image:Roe06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marine embassy guards with their Mossberg 500 shotguns under fire.]] | ||
− | ==Remington 870 Combat | + | ==Remington 870 Combat Shotgun== |
Is shown being used by one of the Marines in Vietnam during the opening scene. | Is shown being used by one of the Marines in Vietnam during the opening scene. | ||
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==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ||
− | + | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is shown being used several times during the opening scene in Vietnam. | |
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+ | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M79 grenade launcher 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:Roe10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine tries to fire his M79 during the opening Vietnam sequence.]] | [[Image:Roe10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine tries to fire his M79 during the opening Vietnam sequence.]] | ||
− | ==Daewoo K3== | + | ==Daewoo K3 Light Machine Gun== |
− | During the embassy siege, several Marines use [[Daewoo K3]] light machine guns that have been visually modified to resemble the [[M249]] (they are fitted with M249 heat shields, among other features, but are recognizable as K3s due to the shape of the front sight and gas tube). | + | During the embassy siege, several Marines use [[Daewoo K3]] light machine guns that have been visually modified to resemble the [[FN Minimi#M249-E1 / M249-E2 / M249 Paratrooper SAW|M249 SAW]] (they are fitted with M249 heat shields, among other features, but are recognizable as K3s due to the shape of the front sight and gas tube). |
+ | [[Image:Korean Pig.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Daewoo K3 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Roe02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several Marines are armed with the K3 machine guns as they open fire on the protesters.]] | [[Image:Roe02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several Marines are armed with the K3 machine guns as they open fire on the protesters.]] | ||
− | ==AKMS | + | ==AKMS Rifle== |
Is seen being used by the Yemenese protesters during the Embassy Siege. At least several can be seen with a some type of rifle scope. | Is seen being used by the Yemenese protesters during the Embassy Siege. At least several can be seen with a some type of rifle scope. | ||
==FN FAL== | ==FN FAL== | ||
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Is seen once with a rifle scope being used to shoot at the Marines. | Is seen once with a rifle scope being used to shoot at the Marines. | ||
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Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening Scene. | Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening Scene. | ||
− | ==RPD Machine Gun== | + | ==RPD Light Machine Gun== |
Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening scene. | Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening scene. | ||
− | == | + | [[Image:RPD-Light-Machine-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|RPD light machine gun 7.62x39mm with ammo drum]] |
− | NVA soldiers seen firing | + | |
− | [[Image:ROE201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | + | ==SKS Rifle== |
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+ | NVA soldiers can be seen firing [[SKS rifle]]s in the opening Vietnam scenes. | ||
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+ | [[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SKS 7.62x39mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:ROE201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|An NVA soldier engages the Marines with an SKS rifle]] | ||
==M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher== | ==M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher== | ||
− | One of the Marines carries an [[M136 AT4]] during the embassy mission. | + | |
+ | One of the Marines carries an [[M136 AT4]] during the embassy mission, but doesn't use it. | ||
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+ | [[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M136 AT-4 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:ROE200.JPG|thumb|none|500px|An AT4 Rocket Launcher is carried by one of the Marines pinned down at the embassy.]] | [[Image:ROE200.JPG|thumb|none|500px|An AT4 Rocket Launcher is carried by one of the Marines pinned down at the embassy.]] | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 28 September 2009
The following weapons appear in the film Rules of Engagement:
M16A1 Rifle
During the opening Vietnam scenes, then Lieutenants Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones) and Childers (Samuel L. Jackson) lead a platoon of Marines carrying the M16A1 as their standard rifle.
M60 Machine Gun
The Standard machine gun in Vietnam, the M60 machine gun is seen in the opening scene of the movie and on the UH-1 helicopter that transports Col. Childers' team to the besieged U.S. embassy in Yemen.
M16A2 Rifle
The majority of Childers' Marines carry the M16A2 rifle on their embassy mission.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 carbine can be seen primarily carried by Capt. Lee (Blair Underwood) during the embassy mission.
M203 Grenade Launcher
Several of Col. Childer's Marines can be seen armed with M203 grenade launchers mounted on their M16A2's in the embassy siege.
M1911A1
The M1911A1 appears in the film as the standard sidearm of the U.S. military during Vietnam. Is seen being carried by Childers and used to shoot an NVA soldier in order to force a captured NVA officer to order his men to disengage.
M18 Smoke Grenade
During the scene in Vietnam, several Marines, including Childers, can be seen with M18 smoke grenades.
Mossberg 590 Combat Shotgun
The Marine Embassy Guards can be seen armed with Mossberg 590 shotguns during the siege, fitted with bayonet lugs and wood furniture.
Remington 870 Combat Shotgun
Is shown being used by one of the Marines in Vietnam during the opening scene.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is shown being used several times during the opening scene in Vietnam.
Daewoo K3 Light Machine Gun
During the embassy siege, several Marines use Daewoo K3 light machine guns that have been visually modified to resemble the M249 SAW (they are fitted with M249 heat shields, among other features, but are recognizable as K3s due to the shape of the front sight and gas tube).
AKMS Rifle
Is seen being used by the Yemenese protesters during the Embassy Siege. At least several can be seen with a some type of rifle scope.
FN FAL
Is seen once with a rifle scope being used to shoot at the Marines.
AK-47 Rifle
Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening Scene.
RPD Light Machine Gun
Is shown being used by the North Vietnamese in the opening scene.
SKS Rifle
NVA soldiers can be seen firing SKS rifles in the opening Vietnam scenes.
M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher
One of the Marines carries an M136 AT4 during the embassy mission, but doesn't use it.