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[[Image:Rules of Engagement Poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Rules of Engagement'' (2000)]] | |||
''' | '''''Rules of Engagement''''' is a 2000 military drama directed by [[William Friedkin]] (''[[The French Connection]]'') that stars [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as USMC Colonel Terry Childers, who finds himself facing a court-martial after ordering his troops to open fire on a crowd of civilian protesters during the evacuation of the US embassy in Sana'a, Yemen. [[Tommy Lee Jones]] co-stars as Hayes Hodges, a soon to be retired Marine Colonel and JAG lawyer whom Childers saved in Vietnam and now who must defend him in court. | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The [[ | The [[M1911A1]] appears in the film as the sidearm of then-Lieutenant Terry Childers ([[Samuel L. Jackson]]) in Vietnam. Childers uses the M1911A1 to force NVA Colonel Binh Le Cao ([[Baoan Coleman]]) to order his men to disengage after they ambush the U.S. Marines being led by then-Lieutenant Hayes Hodges ([[Tommy Lee Jones]]). | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lieutenant Terry Childers ([[Samuel L. Jackson]]) threatens Colonel Cao's radioman with an M1911A1.]] | |||
[[Image:ROE-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white"> Childers lowers his M1911A1 after executing the radioman. </font color="white">]] | |||
[[Image:ROE-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Childers points the M1911A1 at Colonel Cao.]] | |||
==Customized Springfield Armory Professional 1911== | |||
While Childers is crying during a drunken fit, a [[Springfield Armory Professional]] customized with stainless parts is seen on his desk. When Hodges comes to check on him, Childers points it at him but is quickly disarmed. | |||
[[Image:PC9111.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory Professional 1911 .45 ACP]] | |||
While Childers is crying | [[Image:Ruleng1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Springfield Armory Professional 1911 seen on the desk]] | ||
[[Image:PC9111.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Springfield Armory Professional 1911]] | |||
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==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
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A [[Makarov PM]] is seen on a Yemeni officer's desk when Hodges questions him about the massacre in Sana'a. | A [[Makarov PM]] is seen on a Yemeni officer's desk when Hodges questions him about the massacre in Sana'a. | ||
[[Image:MakarovIJ70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the '''IJ-70''' - 9x18mm Makarov. | [[Image:MakarovIJ70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the '''IJ-70''' - 9x18mm Makarov. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-Makarov-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ROE-Makarov-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Makarov PM lies on the officer's desk as Hodges questions him.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-Makarov-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ROE-Makarov-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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One of the Marines in Hodge's squad in the opening Vietnam sequence carries a [[Remington 870]] with a heat shield. | One of the Marines in Hodge's squad in the opening Vietnam sequence carries a [[Remington 870]] with a heat shield. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:870trench.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 870 Trench Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-R870-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ROE-R870-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine with the Remington 870 is hit during a NVA ambush.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-R870-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ROE-R870-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot that clearly shows the Remington 870's heat shield.]] | ||
==Mossberg 590 Combat Shotgun== | ==Mossberg 590 Combat Shotgun== | ||
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[[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 590 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 590 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Roe06.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Roe06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Marine embassy guards with their Mossberg 500 shotguns under fire.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M16A1 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Roe04.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Roe04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hodges with his men armed with M16A1s.]] | ||
[[Image:Roe11.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Roe11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Childers with his M16A1 in Vietnam.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ROE-M16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of Childers' M16A1.]] | ||
== | ==Type 56 Carbine== | ||
NVA soldiers are shown firing [[SKS rifle|SKS rifles]] when they ambush Hodges' Marines in a swamp. | NVA soldiers are shown firing [[SKS rifle|SKS rifles]] when they ambush Hodges' Marines in a swamp. | ||
[[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px| | [[Image:ChineseType56Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Type 56 Carbine - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:ROE201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A NVA soldier engages the Marines with | [[Image:ROE201.JPG|thumb|none|500px|A NVA soldier engages the Marines with Type 56 Carbine]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of a NVA soldier firing his | [[Image:ROE-SKS-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of a NVA soldier firing his Type 56 Carbine.]] | ||
==AKM== | ==AKM Rifle== | ||
[[AKM]] rifles are used by several NVA soldiers when they attempt to ambush Childer's Marines. | [[AKM]] rifles are used by several NVA soldiers when they attempt to ambush Childer's Marines. | ||
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[[Image:ROE-AKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A NVA soldier with an AKM is hit by return fire from Childers' Marines.]] | [[Image:ROE-AKM-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A NVA soldier with an AKM is hit by return fire from Childers' Marines.]] | ||
==AKMS== | ==AKMS Rifle== | ||
The [[AKMS]] is used by the Yemeni protesters during the siege of the U.S embassy in Sana'a. A memorable scene in the film shows a first-person view of an AKMS firing at the U.S. flag as it's being taken down from the embassy, the shooter putting several holes in the flag before the Marines can get it down. | The [[AKMS]] is used by the Yemeni protesters during the siege of the U.S embassy in Sana'a. A memorable scene in the film shows a first-person view of an AKMS firing at the U.S. flag as it's being taken down from the embassy, the shooter putting several holes in the flag before the Marines can get it down. In several shots, the AKMS rifles are fitted with PSO-1 scopes as used on the [[SVD Dragunov]] sniper rifle. | ||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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[[Image:ROE-AKMS-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A gunman with a scoped AKMS takes aim at U.S Marines as they appear on the roof of the embassy.]] | [[Image:ROE-AKMS-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A gunman with a scoped AKMS takes aim at U.S Marines as they appear on the roof of the embassy.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-AKMS-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A first-person point view of the AKMS firing at the U.S embassy.]] | [[Image:ROE-AKMS-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A first-person point view of the AKMS firing at the U.S embassy.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-AKMS-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:ROE-AKMS-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the gunman with the scoped AKMS]] | ||
== | ==L1A1 Rifle== | ||
A Yemeni gunman is shown firing a [[FN FAL]] with a scope at the Marine helicopters as they approach the | A Yemeni gunman is shown firing a [[FN FAL#L1A1|L1A1]] with a scope at the Marine helicopters as they approach the besieged embassy. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|350px|British Inch Pattern L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO - Variation of the FN FAL rifle. British & New Zealand SLRs were later fitted with black fibreglass furniture as seen here.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman aims his | [[Image:ROE-FAL-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman aims his L1A1 at the approaching helicopters.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman fires the | [[Image:ROE-FAL-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunman fires the L1A1.]] | ||
==M16A2 Rifle== | ==M16A2 Rifle== | ||
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The [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is used by Captain Lee ([[Blair Underwood]]) during the embassy evacuation. Another Marine escorting Ambassador Mourain ([[Ben Kingsley]]) is also armed with a M4A1. | The [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is used by Captain Lee ([[Blair Underwood]]) during the embassy evacuation. Another Marine escorting Ambassador Mourain ([[Ben Kingsley]]) is also armed with a M4A1. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with 4 position collapsible stock - 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.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The first Marine to the right carries a M4A1.]] | [[Image:ROE-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The first Marine to the right carries a M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpt. Lee fires his M4A1 at the protesters.]] | [[Image:ROE-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpt. Lee fires his M4A1 at the protesters.]] | ||
==AKMSU== | ==AKMSU Carbine== | ||
[[AKMSU]] carbines are carried by Yemeni security forces when Hodges visits Sana'a as part of his investigation, and in flashback sequences during Col. Childers' court-marshal. | [[AKMSU]] carbines are carried by Yemeni security forces when Hodges visits Sana'a as part of his investigation, and in flashback sequences during Col. Childers' court-marshal. | ||
[[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. | [[Image:AK-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|350px|AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-AKMSU-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Yemeni soldier stands guard with an AKMSU.]] | [[Image:ROE-AKMSU-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Yemeni soldier stands guard with an AKMSU.]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-AKMSU-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white"> A Yemeni protester fires an AKMSU at the embassy in Childers' flashback. </font color="white">]] | [[Image:ROE-AKMSU-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Highlight for Spoilers:''' <font color="white"> A Yemeni protester fires an AKMSU at the embassy in Childers' flashback. </font color="white">]] | ||
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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). | 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). | ||
[[ | [[File:Daewoo K3.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Daewoo K3 5.56x45mm ]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-K3-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine with a K3 checks on a wounded comrade.]] | [[Image:ROE-K3-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine with a K3 checks on a wounded comrade.]] | ||
[[Image:Roe02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several Marines are armed with the K3 machine guns as they open fire on the protestors.]] | [[Image:Roe02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several Marines are armed with the K3 machine guns as they open fire on the protestors.]] | ||
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[[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M18 smoke grenade]] | [[Image:M18red.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M18 smoke grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers with an M18 smoke grenade while threatening a NVA soldier]] | [[Image:Roe09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Childers with an M18 smoke grenade while threatening a NVA soldier]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M18-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another shot of Chilers with an M18 smoke grenade on his vest]] | |||
==M26 Hand Grenade== | |||
A [[M26 hand grenade]] is seen on Hodges' belt when he is pinned down by enemy fire in Vietnam. | |||
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M26 High Explosive-Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:ROE-M26-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hodges lies under fire with an M26 hand grenade strapped to his web gear]] | |||
==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ==M79 Grenade Launcher== | ||
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M72A2 LAW, 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M72-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine lies dead with a M72 launcher strapped to his back.]] | |||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
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[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M203 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M203 40mm mounted on M16A2 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:ROE-M203-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Marine with a M16A2/M203 is struck by gunfire.]] | |||
[[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.]] | ||
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[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:William Friedkin]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 5 March 2021
Rules of Engagement is a 2000 military drama directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection) that stars Samuel L. Jackson as USMC Colonel Terry Childers, who finds himself facing a court-martial after ordering his troops to open fire on a crowd of civilian protesters during the evacuation of the US embassy in Sana'a, Yemen. Tommy Lee Jones co-stars as Hayes Hodges, a soon to be retired Marine Colonel and JAG lawyer whom Childers saved in Vietnam and now who must defend him in court.
The following weapons were used in the film Rules of Engagement:
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Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 appears in the film as the sidearm of then-Lieutenant Terry Childers (Samuel L. Jackson) in Vietnam. Childers uses the M1911A1 to force NVA Colonel Binh Le Cao (Baoan Coleman) to order his men to disengage after they ambush the U.S. Marines being led by then-Lieutenant Hayes Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones).
Customized Springfield Armory Professional 1911
While Childers is crying during a drunken fit, a Springfield Armory Professional customized with stainless parts is seen on his desk. When Hodges comes to check on him, Childers points it at him but is quickly disarmed.
Makarov PM
A Makarov PM is seen on a Yemeni officer's desk when Hodges questions him about the massacre in Sana'a.
Shotguns
Remington 870 Combat Shotgun
One of the Marines in Hodge's squad in the opening Vietnam sequence carries a Remington 870 with a heat shield.
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.
Rifles
M16A1 Rifle
During the opening Vietnam scenes, then-Lieutenants Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones) and Childers (Samuel L. Jackson) lead a platoon of Marines armed with M16A1s.
Type 56 Carbine
NVA soldiers are shown firing SKS rifles when they ambush Hodges' Marines in a swamp.
AKM Rifle
AKM rifles are used by several NVA soldiers when they attempt to ambush Childer's Marines.
AKMS Rifle
The AKMS is used by the Yemeni protesters during the siege of the U.S embassy in Sana'a. A memorable scene in the film shows a first-person view of an AKMS firing at the U.S. flag as it's being taken down from the embassy, the shooter putting several holes in the flag before the Marines can get it down. In several shots, the AKMS rifles are fitted with PSO-1 scopes as used on the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle.
L1A1 Rifle
A Yemeni gunman is shown firing a L1A1 with a scope at the Marine helicopters as they approach the besieged embassy.
M16A2 Rifle
Most of Colonel Childers' Marines in Yemen are armed with M16A2 rifles.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 carbine is used by Captain Lee (Blair Underwood) during the embassy evacuation. Another Marine escorting Ambassador Mourain (Ben Kingsley) is also armed with a M4A1.
AKMSU Carbine
AKMSU carbines are carried by Yemeni security forces when Hodges visits Sana'a as part of his investigation, and in flashback sequences during Col. Childers' court-marshal.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
The M60 machine gun is used by Marines in the opening Vietnam scenes and later on the UH-1 helicopter that transports Col. Childers' team to the besieged U.S. embassy in Yemen.
RPD Light Machine Gun
RPD light machine guns are used by the North Vietnamese in the opening scene.
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).
Other
M18 Smoke Grenade
During the scene in Vietnam, several Marines, including Childers, have M18 smoke grenades attached to their web gear.
M26 Hand Grenade
A M26 hand grenade is seen on Hodges' belt when he is pinned down by enemy fire in Vietnam.
M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is shown being used by marines during the opening scene in Vietnam.
M72 LAW
Several Marines in Vietnam have M72 LAW rocket launchers attached to their packs.
M203 Grenade Launcher
Several of Col. Childer's Marines have M203 grenade launchers mounted on their M16A2s during the embassy siege.
M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher
A few Marines have M136 AT4 rocket launchers strapped to their backs during the embassy mission, although they do not use them.
