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[[Image:Green-zone-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Green Zone'' (2010)]] | [[Image:Green-zone-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Green Zone'' (2010)]] | ||
'''Green Zone''' is a 2010 Iraq War thriller set in Baghdad a few months following the US invasion | '''Green Zone''' is a 2010 Iraq War thriller set in Baghdad a few months following the US invasion. [[Matt Damon]] stars as Roy Miller, a US Army Chief Warrant Officer in charge of a MET-D unit tasked with locating WMD throughout the country. When numerous sites come up empty, Miller ventures into the "Green Zone" of safety in Baghdad to find out from the CIA why. The film marked the third collaboration between director [[Paul Greengrass]] and [[Matt Damon]] (following ''[[The Bourne Supremacy]]'' and ''[[The Bourne Ultimatum]]'') and is notable for the fact that most of the actors portraying the MET-D team were actual veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which is a plus for realism and also explains the excellent weapons handling throughout the film. | ||
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=Handguns= | |||
== Beretta 92FS == | == Beretta 92FS == | ||
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[[Image:GZ-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Miller's men (inaccurately) carries a Glock 17 as his sidearm, visible across his chest.]] | [[Image:GZ-G17-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Miller's men (inaccurately) carries a Glock 17 as his sidearm, visible across his chest.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
Major Briggs ([[Jason Isaacs]]), an American Special Forces officer, uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with RIS handguard, Surefire weaponlight and an ACOG scope as his primary weapon. | Major Briggs ([[Jason Isaacs]]), an American Special Forces officer, uses a [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] with RIS handguard, Surefire weaponlight and an ACOG scope as his primary weapon. | ||
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[[Image:GZ-MP5A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another contractor (at right) with an MP5A2.]] | [[Image:GZ-MP5A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another contractor (at right) with an MP5A2.]] | ||
=Rifles/Carbines= | |||
== Norinco Type 56-1 == | == Norinco Type 56-1 == | ||
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== M4A1 Carbine == | == M4A1 Carbine == | ||
Miller and some of his men use [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbines]] with a variety of different sights and attachments. Miller's M4A1 is fitted with an ACOG sight and a flashlight. | Miller and some of his men use [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbines]] with a variety of different sights and attachments. Miller's M4A1 is fitted with an ACOG sight and a Surefire 660 flashlight. | ||
The M4s in the movie all have A1-style lower receivers with the older-style 2-position collapsible buttstock, which means that they're actually M4 uppers on lower receiver units taken from older-model CAR-15 variants (the genuine mil-spec M4 was only ever available with the A2-style lower receiver and 4-position and later collapsible stock). | The M4s in the movie all have A1-style lower receivers with the older-style 2-position collapsible buttstock, which means that they're actually M4 uppers on lower receiver units taken from older-model CAR-15 variants (the genuine mil-spec M4 was only ever available with the A2-style lower receiver and 4-position and later collapsible stock). Interestingly, they also use the skinnier handguard seen on older CAR-15 carbines, such as the [[Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM-177, 653/654, or 723/727/733]]. This is not an error typically seen in movies and could be a result of these guns being truly built from scratch. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Model 609 / XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. Note the handguard and stock.]] | |||
[[File:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|500px|For reference, an M4 carbine with the correct handguard.]] | |||
[[Image:GZ-M4-9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A publicity photo of CWO Miller ([[Matt Damon]]) in nondescript clothes and carrying his unloaded M4.]] | [[Image:GZ-M4-9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A publicity photo of CWO Miller ([[Matt Damon]]) in nondescript clothes and carrying his unloaded M4.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Miller's MET-D soldiers rides in a Humvee with his M4 at the ready.]] | [[Image:GZ-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Miller's MET-D soldiers rides in a Humvee with his M4 at the ready. Note the ACOG and Surefire 660 weaponlight.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miller takes aim with his M4 at a sniper in a building across the alley. Note that even after firing to draw the sniper out, the dust cover remains closed when it should be open.]] | [[Image:GZ-M4-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miller takes aim with his M4 at a sniper in a building across the alley. Note that even after firing to draw the sniper out, the dust cover remains closed when it should be open.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miller enters the basement of the house where Al-Rawi meets the other military commanders.]] | [[Image:GZ-M4-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Miller enters the basement of the house where Al-Rawi meets the other military commanders.]] | ||
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== M16A2 == | == M16A2 == | ||
[[M16A2]] rifles are used by various American soldiers throughout the film. Wilkins ( | [[M16A2]] rifles are used by various American soldiers throughout the film. Wilkins (Jerry Della Salla) uses an [[M16A2]] with an Aimpoint red dot optic mounted on the carry handle. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only)]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only)]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with an M16A2 stands ready at the first WMD site.]] | [[Image:GZ-M16A2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with an M16A2 stands ready at the first WMD site.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M16A2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another solder with an M16A2 as Miller's men enter the site.]] | [[Image:GZ-M16A2-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another solder with an M16A2 as Miller's men enter the site.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear view of an M16A2 barrel/carry handle as Miller's men try to capture Al-Rawi.]] | [[Image:GZ-M16A2-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear view of an M16A2 barrel/carry handle as Miller's men try to capture Al-Rawi.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M16A2-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The security contractor on the left has an M16A2.]] | [[Image:GZ-M16A2-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The PMC security contractor on the left has an M16A2.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with an M16A2 on his back watches (now former) President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech on TV.]] | [[Image:GZ-M16A2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with an M16A2 on his back watches (now former) President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech on TV.]] | ||
== G&P airsoft | == M16A4/M203 (G&P airsoft replica) == | ||
One of the 101st Airborne troopers sent to assist Miller's MET-D unit uses what appears to be an [[M16A4]] with an [[M203 grenade launcher]]. This is actually a G&P airsoft replica | One of the 101st Airborne troopers sent to assist Miller's MET-D unit uses what appears to be an [[M16A4]] with an [[M203 grenade launcher]]. This is actually a G&P airsoft replica, as evidenced from the obvious G&P Marine EV trademarks visible on the lower receiver well. | ||
[[Image:G&GM16A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|G&P M16A4 airsoft replica rifle with replica M203]] | [[Image:G&GM16A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|G&P M16A4 airsoft replica rifle with replica M203]] | ||
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[[Image:GZ-CAR15-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the CAR-15 used by the same operator above; note the XM177 flash hider, but A2-style receiver.]] | [[Image:GZ-CAR15-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the CAR-15 used by the same operator above; note the XM177 flash hider, but A2-style receiver.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | |||
== FN Minimi (mocked up as M249 SAW) == | == FN Minimi (mocked up as M249 SAW) == | ||
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[[Image:GZ-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SAW gunner takes down the sniper with a well-aimed burst.]] | [[Image:GZ-M249-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SAW gunner takes down the sniper with a well-aimed burst.]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-M249-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the M249's receiver.]] | [[Image:GZ-M249-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the M249's receiver.]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
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[[Image:GZ-M2HB-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner stands guard as the MET-D Humvees approach the Coalition Provisional Authority headquarters.]] | [[Image:GZ-M2HB-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner stands guard as the MET-D Humvees approach the Coalition Provisional Authority headquarters.]] | ||
=Sniper Rifles= | |||
== Remington 700 == | |||
One of Miller's C-BIST is armed with what appears to be a [[Remington 700]] sniper rifle painted in desert camo, standing in for a US Army [[Remington Model 700#M24 Sniper Weapon System|M24 sniper rifle]]. The rifle appears to have a fluted barrel and tactical-style stock with adjustable butt. This rifle is in reality, as many others in the movie, an airsoft replica from Classic Army (Airsoft HK Brand) due to tape covering the airsoft mag. | |||
[[Image:RemingtonPSS700.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod .300 Win Mag]] | |||
[[Image:GZ-M24-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several of Miller's men stack up around a corner; the soldier in the center has an M24.]] | |||
[[Image:GZ-M24-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of the soldier's M24. Note the tape on the handguard covering the airsoft mag.]] | |||
[[Image:GZ-M24-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle on the left.]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==RPG-7== | ==RPG-7== | ||
Iraqi insurgents use a [[RPG-7]] to shoot down an American Blackhawk. | Iraqi insurgents use a [[RPG-7]] to shoot down an American Blackhawk. | ||
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[[Image:GZ-RPG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPG team fires at a Blackhawk.]] | [[Image:GZ-RPG-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The RPG team fires at a Blackhawk.]] | ||
== | ==Moukhala Muskets== | ||
Several [[ | Several [[Ottoman Musket]]s can be seen in the house of one of Al-Rawi's commanders when the MET-D unit raids the house. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ottoman musket.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ottoman Musket]] | ||
[[Image:GZ-flintlocks-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several [[ | [[Image:GZ-flintlocks-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several [[Ottoman Musket]]s can be seen in the house of one of Al-Rawi's commanders when the MET-D unit raids the house.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 30 December 2022
Green Zone is a 2010 Iraq War thriller set in Baghdad a few months following the US invasion. Matt Damon stars as Roy Miller, a US Army Chief Warrant Officer in charge of a MET-D unit tasked with locating WMD throughout the country. When numerous sites come up empty, Miller ventures into the "Green Zone" of safety in Baghdad to find out from the CIA why. The film marked the third collaboration between director Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon (following The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum) and is notable for the fact that most of the actors portraying the MET-D team were actual veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which is a plus for realism and also explains the excellent weapons handling throughout the film.
The following weapons were used in the film Green Zone:
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Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Matt Damon) carries a Beretta 92FS as his sidearm, but doesn't use it in the film. He is also threatened with a Beretta after he is abducted by men with General Al-Rawi (Yigal Naor). Freddy (Khalid Abdalla), an 'asset' working for the Americans, also uses a Beretta towards the end of the film.
Glock 17
Members of Miller's Mobile Exploitation Team - Delta (MET-D) unit appear to use Glock 17 pistols as their sidearms. Some Green Zone security guards also have Glocks in their holsters, while Major Briggs (Jason Isaacs) has a Glock holstered on his tactical vest.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Major Briggs (Jason Isaacs), an American Special Forces officer, uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with RIS handguard, Surefire weaponlight and an ACOG scope as his primary weapon.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
Heckler & Koch MP5A2s are used by the private military contractors guarding Iraqi and American officials.
Rifles/Carbines
Norinco Type 56-1
Norinco Type 56-1 AK rifles, distinguished by their hooded sights and handguards, are used by most of the Iraqi gunmen. Roy Miller takes one from his captors and uses it when he attempts to track down General Al-Rawi during a battle between Iraqi insurgents and American special forces soldiers.
M4A1 Carbine
Miller and some of his men use M4A1 carbines with a variety of different sights and attachments. Miller's M4A1 is fitted with an ACOG sight and a Surefire 660 flashlight.
The M4s in the movie all have A1-style lower receivers with the older-style 2-position collapsible buttstock, which means that they're actually M4 uppers on lower receiver units taken from older-model CAR-15 variants (the genuine mil-spec M4 was only ever available with the A2-style lower receiver and 4-position and later collapsible stock). Interestingly, they also use the skinnier handguard seen on older CAR-15 carbines, such as the XM-177, 653/654, or 723/727/733. This is not an error typically seen in movies and could be a result of these guns being truly built from scratch.
M16A2
M16A2 rifles are used by various American soldiers throughout the film. Wilkins (Jerry Della Salla) uses an M16A2 with an Aimpoint red dot optic mounted on the carry handle.
M16A4/M203 (G&P airsoft replica)
One of the 101st Airborne troopers sent to assist Miller's MET-D unit uses what appears to be an M16A4 with an M203 grenade launcher. This is actually a G&P airsoft replica, as evidenced from the obvious G&P Marine EV trademarks visible on the lower receiver well.
Special Forces custom CAR-15s
Most of the Special Forces soldiers are armed with CAR-15-type carbines fitted with various accessories, including M68 Aimpoint red dot scopes and Surefire Universal weapon lights. A close inspection reveals that many of the non-firing CAR-15s used by the operators are actually Classic Army XM177 airsoft replica rifles. The firing weapons appear to be Colt Model 733s (or some other variant) fitted with XM177 flash hiders. It seems unusual that a well-equipped SF unit would be using such outdated AR-type rifles in 2003, especially since Miller's unit carries the more modern (and correct) U.S. military-standard M4 Carbine.
Machine Guns
FN Minimi (mocked up as M249 SAW)
One of Miller's MET-D soldiers is armed with the M249 SAW. The weapon actually appears to be a standard FN Minimi that has been given an M249-style stock and heat shield (its front hand guard and carry handle are the wrong type for a genuine M249).
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on Humvees throughout the film.
Sniper Rifles
Remington 700
One of Miller's C-BIST is armed with what appears to be a Remington 700 sniper rifle painted in desert camo, standing in for a US Army M24 sniper rifle. The rifle appears to have a fluted barrel and tactical-style stock with adjustable butt. This rifle is in reality, as many others in the movie, an airsoft replica from Classic Army (Airsoft HK Brand) due to tape covering the airsoft mag.
Other
RPG-7
Iraqi insurgents use a RPG-7 to shoot down an American Blackhawk.
Moukhala Muskets
Several Ottoman Muskets can be seen in the house of one of Al-Rawi's commanders when the MET-D unit raids the house.
