Hamburger Hill - Revision history

Ben41 at 07:31, 7 April 2021

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	Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).		Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).

	''Hamburger Hill'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who covered the Vietnam War as a photographer and documentarian for the BBC, and the cast ~~include~~ [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Steven Weber]], and [[Don Cheadle]].		''Hamburger Hill'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who covered the Vietnam War as a photographer and documentarian for the BBC, and the cast includes [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Steven Weber]], [[Tim Quill]], and [[Don Cheadle]].

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Spartan198 at 05:43, 7 April 2021

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	[[Image:HamburgerHill.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Hamburger Hill (1987)]]		[[Image:HamburgerHill.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Hamburger Hill (1987)]]

	'''''Hamburger Hill''''' is a 1987 Vietnam War film that was one of the competing 'Nam movies following 1986's ''[[Platoon]]''. This film was released in August of 1987, only a few weeks following the release of ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and only a few months following ''[[Platoon]]'''s Academy Award win for Best Picture. As a result of this, there were invariably many comparisons to these other bigger budget films~~, however,~~ ''Hamburger Hill'' did not achieve the same success as ''[[Platoon]]'', ~~however~~ it did respectably at the box office.		'''''Hamburger Hill''''' is a 1987 Vietnam War film that was one of the competing 'Nam movies following 1986's ''[[Platoon]]''. This film was released in August of 1987, only a few weeks following the release of ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and only a few months following ''[[Platoon]]'''s Academy Award win for Best Picture. As a result of this, there were invariably many comparisons to these other bigger budget films. While ''Hamburger Hill'' did not achieve the same success as ''[[Platoon]]'', it did respectably at the box office.

	Since Hollywood does everything in groups, ''Hamburger Hill'' was part of a slew of Vietnam War-themed movies released in the mid-1980s. ''[[Uncommon Valor]]'' (1983) was one of the early successes of these strings of movies, but generally, these films were either critically acclaimed "A-list" movies, like ''[[Platoon]]'' (1986) or low budget "B action films" like ''[[Missing in Action]]'' (1984).		Since Hollywood does everything in groups, ''Hamburger Hill'' was part of a slew of Vietnam War-themed movies released in the mid-1980s. ''[[Uncommon Valor]]'' (1983) was one of the early successes of these strings of movies, but generally, these films were either critically acclaimed "A-list" movies, like ''[[Platoon]]'' (1986) or low budget "B action films" like ''[[Missing in Action]]'' (1984).

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	==Fake RPG Training Aid==		==Fake RPG Training Aid==
	When Sgt. Frantz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) is lecturing the new members of the platoon, he uses a former NVA crossover (a participant in the '''~~Chieu_Hoi''' program~~ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chieu_Hoi]) named "Han" to demonstrate how 'not paying attention' will get them killed. Han is 'armed' with a long empty tube made to resemble an RPG launcher of sorts (most likely the [[RPG-2]], given the single pistol grip and the prevalence of the weapon in Vietnam). It has a dud Warhead on it. Han" demonstrates his skill and ability by avoiding the noisemakers, trip wire and barbed wire of the perimeter to get within striking distance of the G.I.s		When Sgt. Frantz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) is lecturing the new members of the platoon, he uses a former NVA crossover (a participant in the '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chieu_Hoi Chieu_Hoi]''' program) named "Han" to demonstrate how 'not paying attention' will get them killed. Han is 'armed' with a long empty tube made to resemble an RPG launcher of sorts (most likely the [[RPG-2]], given the single pistol grip and the prevalence of the weapon in Vietnam). It has a dud Warhead on it. Han" demonstrates his skill and ability by avoiding the noisemakers, trip wire and barbed wire of the perimeter to get within striking distance of the G.I.s
	[[Image:HH-TrainingRPGa.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|600px\|"Han" holds up his training aid fake RPG.]]		[[Image:HH-TrainingRPGa.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|600px\|"Han" holds up his training aid fake RPG.]]
	[[Image:HH-TrainingRPG 02a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|600px\|"Han" says 'hello' to the new replacement soldiers.]]		[[Image:HH-TrainingRPG 02a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|600px\|"Han" says 'hello' to the new replacement soldiers.]]

Ben41 at 23:42, 9 July 2019

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	[[Image:HamburgerHill.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Hamburger Hill (1987)]]		[[Image:HamburgerHill.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Hamburger Hill (1987)]]

	'''''Hamburger Hill''''' is a 1987 ~~war~~ film that was a competing 'Nam ~~movie to~~ ''[[Platoon]]''. This film was released in August of 1987, only a few weeks following the release of ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and only a few months following ''[[Platoon]]'''s Academy Award win for Best Picture. As a result of this, there were invariably many comparisons to these other bigger budget films, however, ''Hamburger Hill'' did not achieve the same success as ''[[Platoon]]'', however it did respectably at the box office.		'''''Hamburger Hill''''' is a 1987 Vietnam War film that was one of the competing 'Nam movies following 1986's ''[[Platoon]]''. This film was released in August of 1987, only a few weeks following the release of ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and only a few months following ''[[Platoon]]'''s Academy Award win for Best Picture. As a result of this, there were invariably many comparisons to these other bigger budget films, however, ''Hamburger Hill'' did not achieve the same success as ''[[Platoon]]'', however it did respectably at the box office.

	Since Hollywood does everything in groups, ''Hamburger Hill'' was part of a slew of Vietnam War-themed movies released in the mid-1980s. ''[[Uncommon Valor]]'' (1983) was one of the early successes of these strings of movies, but generally these films were either critically acclaimed "A-list" movies, like ''[[Platoon]]'' (1986) or low budget "B action films" like ''[[Missing in Action]]'' (1984).		Since Hollywood does everything in groups, ''Hamburger Hill'' was part of a slew of Vietnam War-themed movies released in the mid-1980s. ''[[Uncommon Valor]]'' (1983) was one of the early successes of these strings of movies, but generally these films were either critically acclaimed "A-list" movies, like ''[[Platoon]]'' (1986) or low budget "B action films" like ''[[Missing in Action]]'' (1984).
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	'''Hamburger Hill''' refers to the infamous ''''Hill 937'''' in the ''A Shau Valley , Thua Thien province'', which was a major point of supply by the enemy from the north. At the north end of the ''A Shau Valley'' was a major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area known as ''Base Area 611''. Hill 937 is so named because the number lists the number of meters 'above sea level'. (Hills with identical heights are given additional name identifiers, but there were few hills that had the exact same height in Vietnam. )		'''Hamburger Hill''' refers to the infamous ''''Hill 937'''' in the ''A Shau Valley , Thua Thien province'', which was a major point of supply by the enemy from the north. At the north end of the ''A Shau Valley'' was a major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area known as ''Base Area 611''. Hill 937 is so named because the number lists the number of meters 'above sea level'. (Hills with identical heights are given additional name identifiers, but there were few hills that had the exact same height in Vietnam. )

	Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).		Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).

	''Hamburger Hill'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who covered the Vietnam War as a photographer and documentarian for the BBC, and the cast included [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Steven Weber]], and [[Don Cheadle]].		''Hamburger Hill'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who covered the Vietnam War as a photographer and documentarian for the BBC, and the cast included [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Steven Weber]], and [[Don Cheadle]].

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Type 67

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	[[Image:HH-StickGrenadeA.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A Chinese stick grenade is thrown in the direction of a soldier.]]		[[Image:HH-StickGrenadeA.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A Chinese stick grenade is thrown in the direction of a soldier.]]

	=Weapons Platforms		=Weapons Platforms=

	==M41 Walker Bulldog Tank==		==M41 Walker Bulldog Tank==
	An M41 Walker Bulldog tank can be seen parked in a field during a visit to a rear area, away from the fighting. The fact that this tank has U.S. Armored Division markings is a bit of an anachronism, since the M41 was only supplied to the ARVN and was an obsolete tank for U.S. Forces. In fact, the M41 was perfect for the ARVN Armored units, since its interior was too small for tall "American" tank crews but perfect sized for the small statured Vietnamese tankers. The Bulldog's secondary armament was one Browning M2HB .50 Cal machine gun and an .30 Cal Machine gun		An M41 Walker Bulldog tank can be seen parked in a field during a visit to a rear area, away from the fighting. The fact that this tank has U.S. Armored Division markings is a bit of an anachronism, since the M41 was only supplied to the ARVN and was an obsolete tank for U.S. Forces. In fact, the M41 was perfect for the ARVN Armored units, since its interior was too small for tall "American" tank crews but perfect sized for the small statured Vietnamese tankers. The Bulldog's secondary armament was one Browning M2HB .50 Cal machine gun and an .30 Cal Machine gun

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XM16E1

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	[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]
			[[Image:HH 94.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Following Sgt. Franz's lead, Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) prepares to put a plastic pouch over the muzzle of his XM16E1 in order to keep the moisture out.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]
	[[Image:m16battle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pvt. Murphy ([[Michael Dolan]]) opens fire with the M16A1.]]		[[Image:m16battle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pvt. Murphy ([[Michael Dolan]]) opens fire with the M16A1.]]

Ben41 at 01:33, 25 May 2018

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	Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).		Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).

			''Hamburger Hill'' was directed by [[John Irvin]], who covered the Vietnam War as a photographer and documentarian for the BBC, and the cast included [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Steven Weber]], and [[Don Cheadle]].

	{{Film Title}}		{{Film Title}}

Ben41: /* XM16E1 */

2018-05-25T01:18:48Z

XM16E1

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	The majority of the 101st Airborne troopers in the film carry mockups of [[XM16E1 Rifle]]s, the interim variant of the M16 rifle which combined the 3 prong flash hider with the A1-style upper receiver. In reality, the 101st AB, at this stage of the war, did NOT carry the XM16E1, but had the [[M16A1]] with birdcage flash hider, a fact pointed out by Hamburger Hill Veterans when the film was released. The rifles, while featuring the older flash hiders, have full magazine fences, which were not on actual XM16E1s, but rather on later M16A1s.		The majority of the 101st Airborne troopers in the film carry mockups of [[XM16E1 Rifle]]s, the interim variant of the M16 rifle which combined the 3 prong flash hider with the A1-style upper receiver. In reality, the 101st AB, at this stage of the war, did NOT carry the XM16E1, but had the [[M16A1]] with birdcage flash hider, a fact pointed out by Hamburger Hill Veterans when the film was released. The rifles, while featuring the older flash hiders, have full magazine fences, which were not on actual XM16E1s, but rather on later M16A1s.
	[[Image:XM16E1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mockup of an XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1). This can be identified as a mockup by its full magazine fence and strengthened front pivot point, neither of which appeared on the actual XM16E1.]]		[[Image:XM16E1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mockup of an XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1). This can be identified as a mockup by its full magazine fence and strengthened front pivot point, neither of which appeared on the actual XM16E1.]]
	[[Image:m16.jpeg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|\|Pvt. Ray Motown (Michael Patrick Boatman) ~~firing~~ his M16A1 during the opening battle. Motown and other soldiers are constantly seen having to "clear" jammed shells out of their rifles.]]		[[Image:m16.jpeg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|\|Pvt. Ray "Motown" ([[Michael Patrick Boatman]]) fires his [[M16A1]] during the opening battle. Motown and other soldiers are constantly seen having to "clear" jammed shells out of their rifles (a common problem with these rifles when they were first introduced in the war).]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 02a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|During the 101st Airborne's first battle seen in the film, all combatants are carrying XM16E1 rifles, including Sfc. Worcester ([[Steven Weber]]) on the left and Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]), who has his mags taped together jungle-style.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 02a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|During the 101st Airborne's first battle seen in the film, all combatants are seen carrying XM16E1 rifles, including Sfc. Worcester ([[Steven Weber]]) on the left and Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]), who has his mags taped together jungle-style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]].]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]

Ben41 at 19:40, 26 July 2017

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	'''Hamburger Hill''' refers to the infamous ''''Hill 937'''' in the ''A Shau Valley , Thua Thien province'', which was a major point of supply by the enemy from the north. At the north end of the ''A Shau Valley'' was a major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area known as ''Base Area 611''. Hill 937 is so named because the number lists the number of meters 'above sea level'. (Hills with identical heights are given additional name identifiers, but there were few hills that had the exact same height in Vietnam. )		'''Hamburger Hill''' refers to the infamous ''''Hill 937'''' in the ''A Shau Valley , Thua Thien province'', which was a major point of supply by the enemy from the north. At the north end of the ''A Shau Valley'' was a major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area known as ''Base Area 611''. Hill 937 is so named because the number lists the number of meters 'above sea level'. (Hills with identical heights are given additional name identifiers, but there were few hills that had the exact same height in Vietnam. )

	Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).		Though the film shows a majority of the platoon being killed in the ascent to the summit, the 101st Airborne actually suffered 4% KIA during the 10 day assault. It is interesting to note that many motion pictures depict much greater casualties than actually occurred during an historical battle (''[[Gallipoli (1981)\|Gallipoli]]'' is a stark example).

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	[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]
			[[Image:HH 94.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Following Sgt. Franz's lead, Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) prepares to put a plastic pouch over the muzzle of his XM16E1 in order to keep the moisture out.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]
	[[Image:m16battle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pvt. Murphy ([[Michael Dolan]]) opens fire with the M16A1.]]		[[Image:m16battle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pvt. Murphy ([[Michael Dolan]]) opens fire with the M16A1.]]

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	The majority of the 101st Airborne troopers in the film carry mockups of [[XM16E1 Rifle]]s, the interim variant of the M16 rifle which combined the 3 prong flash hider with the A1-style upper receiver. In reality, the 101st AB, at this stage of the war, did NOT carry the XM16E1, but had the [[M16A1]] with birdcage flash hider, a fact pointed out by Hamburger Hill Veterans when the film was released. The rifles, while featuring the older flash hiders, have full magazine fences, which were not on actual XM16E1s, but rather on later M16A1s.		The majority of the 101st Airborne troopers in the film carry mockups of [[XM16E1 Rifle]]s, the interim variant of the M16 rifle which combined the 3 prong flash hider with the A1-style upper receiver. In reality, the 101st AB, at this stage of the war, did NOT carry the XM16E1, but had the [[M16A1]] with birdcage flash hider, a fact pointed out by Hamburger Hill Veterans when the film was released. The rifles, while featuring the older flash hiders, have full magazine fences, which were not on actual XM16E1s, but rather on later M16A1s.
	[[Image:XM16E1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mockup of an XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1). This can be identified as a mockup by its full magazine fence and strengthened front pivot point, neither of which appeared on the actual XM16E1.]]		[[Image:XM16E1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Mockup of an XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1). This can be identified as a mockup by its full magazine fence and strengthened front pivot point, neither of which appeared on the actual XM16E1.]]
	[[Image:m16.jpeg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|\|Pvt. Ray Motown (Michael Patrick Boatman) ~~firing~~ his M16A1 during the opening battle. Motown and other soldiers are constantly seen having to "clear" jammed shells out of their rifles.]]		[[Image:m16.jpeg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|\|Pvt. Ray "Motown" ([[Michael Patrick Boatman]]) fires his [[M16A1]] during the opening battle. Motown and other soldiers are constantly seen having to "clear" jammed shells out of their rifles (a common problem with these rifles when they were first introduced in the war).]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 02a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|During the 101st Airborne's first battle seen in the film, all combatants are carrying XM16E1 rifles, including Sfc. Worcester ([[Steven Weber]]) on the left and Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]), who has his mags taped together jungle-style.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 02a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|During the 101st Airborne's first battle seen in the film, all combatants are seen carrying XM16E1 rifles, including Sfc. Worcester ([[Steven Weber]]) on the left and Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]), who has his mags taped together jungle-style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]].]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 03a.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|At the right, Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) oversees an evac of his platoon onto UH-1D Helicopters. He carries an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] with his mags taped "jungle" style.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 05a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Left to right: Washburn ([[Don Cheadle]]), Bienstock ([[Tommy Swerdlow]]), and Galvan ([[Michael A. Nickles]]) have a laugh at the expense of Languilli ([[Anthony Barrile]]). The three pronged flash hider on their XM16E1 rifles are clearly shown here.]]
	[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]		[[Image:HH-M16A1 06a.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sgt. Franz ([[Dylan McDermott]]) sits atop his 'hooch' with his XM16E1, enjoying the sunshine - 5.56mm]]