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MrJDK9412: /* M16 */

2023-07-21T07:01:16Z

M16

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	=Rifles / Carbines=		=Rifles / Carbines=
	==M16==		==M16==
	Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.		Specialist Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
	[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16. Note the tape covered handguard, which in real life this placement was practiced by US soldiers to hold cleaning rods.]]		[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16. Note the green tape covered handguard, which in real life this placement was practiced by US soldiers to hold cleaning rods.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]		[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]

MrJDK9412: /* M16 */

2023-07-21T05:02:29Z

M16

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	Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.		Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
	[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16.]]		[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16. Note the tape covered handguard, which in real life this placement was practiced by US soldiers to hold cleaning rods.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]		[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]

MrJDK9412: /* Colt Model 653P */

2023-07-12T03:57:12Z

Colt Model 653P

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	==Colt Model 653P==		==Colt Model 653P==
	~~SSG~~ Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), ~~SSG~~ Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. ~~They~~ were probably likely meant to stand in for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]~~. It is thus anachronistic to see these~~ in the ~~movie~~, ~~as they~~ were ~~not used during the Vietnam war~~.		Staff Sergeant Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. It is anachronistic to see these carbines in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war, however they were probably likely meant to stand in for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]] and because filming took place in the Philippines, the Colt 653P carbines were what was available for filming.
	[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]

MrJDK9412: /* M16A1 */

2023-07-12T03:50:53Z

M16A1

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	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready. Note the green 100mph tape around the handguard and buttstock, which in real life was utilised by soldiers as a rudimentary camouflage application.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready. Note the green 100mph tape around the handguard and buttstock, which in real life was utilised by soldiers to hold cleaning rods and also as a rudimentary camouflage application.]]
	[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah Vermucci ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]		[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah Vermucci ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's ~~M16~~.]]		[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's M16A1, showing the Colt prancing pony logo.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]

MrJDK9412: /* Norinco Type 56 */

2023-07-12T03:08:03Z

Norinco Type 56

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	[[Image:Platoon Taylor Type56.jpg\|thumb\|none\|602px\|Taylor approaches a wounded Barnes with the Type 56.]]		[[Image:Platoon Taylor Type56.jpg\|thumb\|none\|602px\|Taylor approaches a wounded Barnes with the Type 56.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonType56-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Taylor after firing the Type 56.]]		[[Image:PlatoonType56-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Taylor after firing the Type 56.]]
			[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the right, a U.S. soldier picks up a Type 56, unloads it then deploys the stick bayonet.]]

	=Machine Guns=		=Machine Guns=

MrJDK9412: /* Colt Model 653P */

2023-07-12T03:03:43Z

Colt Model 653P

MrJDK9412: /* M16A1 */

2023-07-12T02:53:19Z

M16A1

Jcordell: /* Colt Model 653P */ removed snarky commentary

2021-01-02T06:45:04Z

Colt Model 653P: removed snarky commentary

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	==Colt Model 653P==		==Colt Model 653P==
	SSG Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in ~~(albeit poorly)~~ for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.		SSG Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.
	[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]

Jcordell at 21:16, 20 August 2020

2020-08-20T21:16:26Z

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	'''''Platoon''''' is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by [[Oliver Stone]], who based his screenplay upon his own experiences as a combat infantryman in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Private Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty in 1967. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior NCOs - the brave and compassionate Staff Sergeant Elias<!-- "Elias Grodin" is never used in the film, and originates from later versions of the movie poster--> ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and hardened, ruthless Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]). The film is notable for its realistic depiction of soldiers fighting the war (up until then, the war had been depicted in a more surrealistic and stylized fashion in such films as ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'' and ''[[The Deer Hunter]]'') and for being the first movie for which the actors were put through a "boot camp" (organized by technical adviser and Vietnam veteran [[Dale Dye]]) to gain experience on proper weapons handling and the day-to-day existence of a soldier fighting in Vietnam. It was filmed in the Philippines on the island of Luzon: local Vietnamese refugees played extras, and like ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'', the production received assistance from and was loaned equipment by the Philippine military.		'''''Platoon''''' is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by [[Oliver Stone]], who based his screenplay upon his own experiences as a combat infantryman in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Private Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty in 1967. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior NCOs - the brave and compassionate Staff Sergeant Elias<!-- "Elias Grodin" is never used in the film, and originates from later versions of the movie poster--> ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and hardened, ruthless Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]). The film is notable for its realistic depiction of soldiers fighting the war (up until then, the war had been depicted in a more surrealistic and stylized fashion in such films as ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'' and ''[[The Deer Hunter]]'') and for being the first movie for which the actors were put through a "boot camp" (organized by technical adviser and Vietnam veteran [[Dale Dye]]) to gain experience on proper weapons handling and the day-to-day existence of a soldier fighting in Vietnam. It was filmed in the Philippines on the island of Luzon: local Vietnamese refugees played extras, and like ''[[Apocalypse Now]]'', the production received assistance from and was loaned equipment by the Philippine military.

	Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and received four, including the awards for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture\|Best Picture]] and Best Director. While the Vietnam War had been portrayed or referenced in several films prior, the success of ''Platoon'' helped usher in a new era of more serious and realistic depictions of the conflict. Among the films of this era would include ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and ''[[Hamburger Hill]]'' (both released in 1987), ''[[Platoon Leader]]'' and ''[[BAT*21]]'' (both released in 1988) as well as ''[[The Iron Triangle]]'' and ''[[The Siege of Firebase Gloria]]'' (both released in 1989). ''Platoon'' was also the first in Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1989's ''[[Born on the Fourth of July]]'' and 1993's ''[[Heaven & Earth]]''.		Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and received four, including the awards for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture\|Best Picture]] and Best Director. While the Vietnam War had been portrayed or referenced in several films prior, the success of ''Platoon'' helped usher in a new era of more serious and realistic depictions of the conflict. Among the films of this era would include ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and ''[[Hamburger Hill]]'' (both released in 1987), ''[[Platoon Leader]]'' and ''[[BAT*21]]'' (both released in 1988) as well as ''[[The Iron Triangle]]'' and ''[[The Siege of Firebase Gloria]]'' (both released in 1989). ''Platoon'' was also the first in Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1989's ''[[Born on the Fourth of July]]'' and 1993's ''[[Heaven & Earth]]''. In 2019, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

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

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2020-08-20T21:15:54Z

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	[[Category:War]]		[[Category:War]]
	[[Category:Oliver Stone]]		[[Category:Oliver Stone]]
			[[Category: National Film Registry]]
	[[Category:Academy Award Best Picture]]		[[Category:Academy Award Best Picture]]

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	Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.		Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle\|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
	[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|none\|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16.]]		[[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16. Note the tape covered handguard, which in real life this placement was practiced by US soldiers to hold cleaning rods.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]		[[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|603px\|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready. Note the lack of a forward assist.]]

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	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready. Note the green 100mph tape around the handguard and buttstock, which in real life was utilised by soldiers as a rudimentary camouflage application.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready. Note the green 100mph tape around the handguard and buttstock, which in real life was utilised by soldiers to hold cleaning rods and also as a rudimentary camouflage application.]]
	[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah Vermucci ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]		[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah Vermucci ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's ~~M16~~.]]		[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's M16A1, showing the Colt prancing pony logo.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]

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	==Colt Model 653P==		==Colt Model 653P==
	SSG Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.		SSG Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably likely meant to stand in for the [[XM177\|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.
	[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]
	[[File:Platoon 91.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) carries his carbine while in a discussion with Lt. Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]).]]		[[File:Platoon 91.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) carries his carbine while in a discussion with Lt. Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]).]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) ~~locks and loads~~ his Model 653P.]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Saddle up, lock and load!'' <br> Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) pulls the charging handle of his Model 653P to chamber a round.]]
	[[Image:Platoon Barnes ColtModel653P.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Barnes stands with his Colt 653P over a wounded NVA soldier .]]		[[Image:Platoon Barnes ColtModel653P.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Barnes stands with his Colt 653P over a wounded NVA soldier .]]
			[[Image:PlatoonColt654-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) with his Colt 653P after the night ambush.]]
	[[File:Bercolt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|301px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) holds his M653P in a production image.]]		[[File:Bercolt.jpg\|thumb\|none\|301px\|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) holds his M653P in a production image.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Barnes raises his [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]].]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Barnes raises his [[Colt Model 653\|Colt Model 653P]].]]
	~~[[Image:PlatoonColt654-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) with his Colt 653P.]]~~
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Closeup of Elias' Model 653P.]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Closeup of Elias' Model 653P.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) ~~with~~ his Colt 653P.]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) lugs his Colt 653P over his shoulder while on patrol.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonColt654-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Wolfe fires his 653P during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonColt654-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Wolfe fires his 653P during the final stand.]]

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	==M16A1==		==M16A1==
	~~Soldiers~~ of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, ''25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"'' carry [[M16A1]]s, most commonly seen in the hands of ~~PVT~~ Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]])~~. M16A1s are also carried by~~ Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]), Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]), Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) and Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]).		U.S. Army soldiers of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, ''25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"'' carry [[M16A1]]s, are most commonly seen in the hands of Private Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), Gator Lerner ([[Johnny Depp]]), Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]), Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]), Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) and Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]).
	[[Image:M16A1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:M16A1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]) humps the bush while on patrol with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]) humps the bush while on patrol with his M16A1.]]
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	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready. Note the green 100mph tape around the handguard and buttstock, which in real life was utilised by soldiers as a rudimentary camouflage application.]]
	[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]		[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah Vermucci ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1s resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's M16.]]		[[File:PlatoonM16Adam.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A sideview of Taylor's M16.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
	[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, ~~SGT~~ Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]		[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|On the left, Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]

	==Colt Model 653P==		==Colt Model 653P==