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[[Image:American_soldiers.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'' (2005)]] | [[Image:American_soldiers.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'' (2005)]] | ||
''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'' ( | ''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'' (which also was released under the title ''American Soldiers'') is a 2005 Iraq War film directed by [[Sidney J. Furie]] (''[[Iron Eagle]]''). Based on a true story and set in April 12, 2004, the film follows the story of a small patrol unit from the 1st Calvary, US Army, as they endure that hardships of patrolling the streets of Baghdad while holding off several attacks by insurgents. | ||
'''The following weapon appear in the film ''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'':''' | '''The following weapon appear in the film ''American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq'':''' | ||
{{Spoilers}} | |||
= Handguns = | =Handguns= | ||
== Beretta 92FS == | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92FS]], standing in for the standard issue Beretta M9, is carried by most of the American soldiers, also by Lt. Ahmed ([[Vince Salonia]]) and the undercover insurgent dressed as an Iraqi police officer. | The [[Beretta 92FS]], standing in for the standard issue Beretta M9, is carried by most of the American soldiers, also by Lt. Ahmed ([[Vince Salonia]]) and the undercover insurgent dressed as an Iraqi police officer. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:As_beretta.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The undercover Iraqi insurgent fires a Beretta 92FS while been chased by Lt. Ahmed.]] | |||
[[Image:As_beretta_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Romeo ([[Brett Ryan]]) firing a Beretta 92FS during the final battle, after running out of ammo for the his [[Colt Model 727|M727]].]] | |||
== M1917 Revolver == | ==M1917 Revolver== | ||
The [[M1917 Revolver]] is used by an Iraqi police officer during one of the raids on the police station. | The [[M1917 Revolver]] is used by an Iraqi police officer during one of the raids on the police station. | ||
[[Image:S%26W-Model-1917.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:S%26W-Model-1917.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
= Rifles = | =Rifles= | ||
== AK-47 == | ==AK-47== | ||
The [[AK-47]] is carried by Iraqi insurgents. | The [[AK-47]] is carried by Iraqi insurgents. | ||
[[Image:TypeIII_AK47.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm.]] | [[Image:TypeIII_AK47.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
==Colt Model 727== | |||
PFC Dowdy ([[Paul Sturino]]), SPC Cohen ([[Jordan Brown]]) and SPC Romeo ([[Brett Ryan]]) all carry the [[Colt Model 727]] carbine as their primary weapon. Dowdy and Romeo have standard M727 with a [[M203 grenade launcher]] attached while Cohen has a custom variant, fitted with a KAC M4-style railed handguard, a SureFire WeaponLight, RIS foregrip and a Magpul M93 Modular buttstock. The use of the M727 is probably likely standing in for the M4A1, which was the primary weapon of most front-line US soldiers in 2004. | |||
== Colt Model 727 == | |||
[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | [[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 727 "M16A2 carbine" - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:M4_m203_old.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 727 with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO and 40mm.]] | [[Image:M4_m203_old.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt Model 727 with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO and 40mm.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m727_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Cohen holding | [[Image:As_m727_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Cohen holding his custom M727 fitted with a Magpul M93 Modular buttstock. Note the proper trigger discipline.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m727.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Romeo firing his M727/M203.]] | [[Image:As_m727.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Romeo firing his M727/M203. Note the ammunition-bearing vest designed for carrying 40mm grenades.]] | ||
==Colt M4A1 Carbine== | |||
The [[M4A1]] is carried by SGT Delvecchio ([[Zan Calabretta]]), SGT Ron Stalker ([[Shaun Taylor]]), PFC Johnson ([[Michael Belisaro]]), and PFC Aikens ([[Ben Gilbank]]). Both Delvecchio's and Stalker's M4A1s are fitted with an A.R.M.S. SIR system (which is not used by regular infantry troops), a vertical foregrip, an Aimpoint M68 CCO, and a SureFire WeaponLight, while both Johnson's and Aiken's M4A1s has the same configuration only with a SureFire M73 rail handguard (also not used by regular infantry troops). | |||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|450px|none|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|450px|none|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m4a1_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Aikens with his M4A1.]] | [[Image:As_m4a1_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Aikens with his M4A1.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m4a1_2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Another shot of PFC Aikens firing his M4A1 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | |||
[[Image:As_m4a1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SGT Delvecchio firing his M4A1 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | [[Image:As_m4a1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SGT Delvecchio firing his M4A1 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | ||
== Colt M16A2 == | ==Colt M16A2== | ||
The [[M16A2]] is carried by LT Diggs ([[Jason Matheson]]). | The [[M16A2]] is carried by LT Diggs ([[Jason Matheson]]). | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | ||
== Colt M16A4 == | ==Colt M16A4== | ||
The M16A4 is carried by SPC Carver ([[Philippe Buckland]]), fitted with a Trijicon TA11 3.5x35 ACOG, a 20-round magazine and a Harris bipod, making him the squad's designated marksman. Another M16A4 is carried by LT Banning, a guard in the prison and by an Iraqi insurgent during the last battle. Both Banning's and the insurgent's M16A4s are fitted with a C-More red dot sight. | The [[M16A4]] is carried by SPC Deke Carver ([[Philippe Buckland]]), fitted with a Trijicon TA11 3.5x35 ACOG, a 20-round magazine and a Harris bipod, making him the squad's designated marksman. Another M16A4 is carried by LT Banning, a guard in the prison and by an Iraqi insurgent during the last battle. Both Banning's and the insurgent's M16A4s are fitted with a C-More red dot sight. | ||
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m16a4_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Carver ([[Philippe Buckland]]) firing his M16A4.]] | [[Image:As_m16a4_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Deke Carver ([[Philippe Buckland]]) firing his M16A4.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m16a4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|LT with his M16A4 strapped behind his back. Note the C-More red dot sight mounted on the top of the upper receiver.]] | [[Image:As_m16a4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|LT with his M16A4 strapped behind his back. Note the C-More red dot sight mounted on the top of the upper receiver.]] | ||
== | ==Type 56-1== | ||
The [[ | The [[Type 56-1]] is used by Iraqi insurgents and police officers. SPC Tyler Jackson ([[Curtis Morgan]]) used a commandeered Type 56-1 in the final battle. | ||
[[File:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:As_aks47_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An Iraqi policeman firing a Type 56-1 at Iraqi insurgents while assisting the escape of the American soldiers.]] | |||
[[Image:As_aks47.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson firing a Type 56-1 which he commandeered from an Iraqi insurgent.]] | |||
[[Image:As_akms.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An Iraqi insurgent firing a Type 56-1, before been killed by SPC Tyler Jackson ([[Curtis Morgan]]). Note the headband, typical of a member of Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | |||
==Browning M2HB== | |||
= Machine Guns = | |||
== Browning M2HB == | |||
The [[Browning M2HB]] is mounted on the M35 truck and fired mainly by PFC Aikens ([[Ben Gilbank]]). | The [[Browning M2HB]] is mounted on the M35 truck and fired mainly by PFC Aikens ([[Ben Gilbank]]). | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Aikens is manning the M2HB | [[Image:As_m2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Aikens is manning the M2HB]] | ||
== Daewoo K3 == | ==Daewoo K3== | ||
The [[Daewoo K3]], standing in for the [[M249 SAW]], is carried by SPC Tyler Jackson ([[Curtis Morgan]]) and PFC Roy Pena ([[Eddie Della Siepe]]). | The [[Daewoo K3]], standing in for the [[M249 SAW]], is carried by SPC Tyler Jackson ([[Curtis Morgan]]) and PFC Roy Pena ([[Eddie Della Siepe]]). | ||
[[File:Daewoo K3.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Daewoo K3 - 5.56x45mm NATO.]] | |||
[[Image:As_k3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson holding his Daewoo K3 in the beginning of the film. Note the proper trigger discipline.]] | |||
[[Image:58412a7f04b1895605ca2a91.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson firing his Daewoo K3 at Iraqi insurgents.]] | |||
[[Image:As_k3_2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson firing his Daewoo K3 at Iraqi insurgents beating up a dead body.]] | |||
[[Image:As_k3_1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Roy Pena firing his Daewoo K3 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | |||
[[Image:As_k3_4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson firing his Daewoo K3 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | |||
[[Image:As_k3_5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Tyler Jackson firing his Daewoo K3 at Iraqi insurgents during the final battle.]] | |||
==FN MAG 58== | |||
The [[FN MAG 58]], standing in for the [[M240]], is fired by PFC Dowdy ([[Paul Sturino]]). | |||
[[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | |||
== FN MAG 58 == | [[Image:As_mag.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Dowdy ([[Paul Sturino]]) fires the FN MAG 58 at Iraqi insurgents.]] | ||
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[[Image:As_mag.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Dowdy ([[Paul Sturino]]) | |||
== M60 == | ==M60== | ||
The [[M60]] is carried and used by Lt. Ahmed ([[Vince Salonia]]), and saying that he obtained it from the black market. | The [[M60]] is carried and used by Lt. Ahmed ([[Vince Salonia]]), and saying that he obtained it from the black market. | ||
[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M60 machine gun with bipod folded - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lt. Ahmed holding tight his M60.]] | [[Image:As_m60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Lt. Ahmed holding tight his M60.]] | ||
= Launchers = | =Launchers= | ||
== M203 Grenade Launcher == | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
A [[M203 grenade launcher]] is attached to SPC Romeo's ([[Brett Ryan]]) [[Colt Model 727|M727]]. | A [[M203 grenade launcher]] is attached to SPC Romeo's ([[Brett Ryan]]) [[Colt Model 727|M727]].[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.]] | ||
[[Image:As_m727.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SPC Romeo firing his M727/M203. Note the ammunition-bearing vest designed for carrying 40mm grenades.]] | |||
[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.]] | |||
==RPG-7== | |||
The [[RPG-7]] is seen fire many times by an Iraqi insurgent, both on the American soldiers and Iraqi police. SGT Delvecchio briefly uses it to blow up an Iraqi insurgent's mortar unit on a truck during the final battle. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|450px|none|RPG-7 - 40mm.]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|450px|none|RPG-7 - 40mm.]] | ||
[[Image:As_rpg-7.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SGT Delvecchio aiming the RPG-7 at the Iraqi insurgent's mortar unit's truck.]] | |||
[[Image:As_rpg-7_2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SGT Delvecchio firing the RPG-7 at the Iraqi insurgent's mortar unit's truck.]] | |||
== SPG-9 recoilless rifle == | ==SPG-9 recoilless rifle== | ||
The [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle|SPG-9]] is mounted on a light truck and used by Iraqi insurgents while attacking the police station. | The [[SPG-9 recoilless rifle|SPG-9]] is mounted on a light truck and used by Iraqi insurgents while attacking the police station. | ||
[[File:SPG-9 jeep mount.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SPG-9 recoilless rifle jeep mount - 73mm]] | |||
[[Image:As_spg9.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Iraqi insurgents firing a SPG-9 at the police station.]] | |||
==Unidentified mortar== | |||
[[Image: | An unidentified mortar mounted on a truck is used by the the Iraqi insurgents' mortar unit during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:As_mortar.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Iraqi insurgents firing the mortar at SGT Delvecchio.]] | |||
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American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq (which also was released under the title American Soldiers) is a 2005 Iraq War film directed by Sidney J. Furie (Iron Eagle). Based on a true story and set in April 12, 2004, the film follows the story of a small patrol unit from the 1st Calvary, US Army, as they endure that hardships of patrolling the streets of Baghdad while holding off several attacks by insurgents.
The following weapon appear in the film American Soldiers: A Day in Iraq:
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Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS, standing in for the standard issue Beretta M9, is carried by most of the American soldiers, also by Lt. Ahmed (Vince Salonia) and the undercover insurgent dressed as an Iraqi police officer.
M1917 Revolver
The M1917 Revolver is used by an Iraqi police officer during one of the raids on the police station.
Rifles
AK-47
The AK-47 is carried by Iraqi insurgents.
Colt Model 727
PFC Dowdy (Paul Sturino), SPC Cohen (Jordan Brown) and SPC Romeo (Brett Ryan) all carry the Colt Model 727 carbine as their primary weapon. Dowdy and Romeo have standard M727 with a M203 grenade launcher attached while Cohen has a custom variant, fitted with a KAC M4-style railed handguard, a SureFire WeaponLight, RIS foregrip and a Magpul M93 Modular buttstock. The use of the M727 is probably likely standing in for the M4A1, which was the primary weapon of most front-line US soldiers in 2004.
Colt M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 is carried by SGT Delvecchio (Zan Calabretta), SGT Ron Stalker (Shaun Taylor), PFC Johnson (Michael Belisaro), and PFC Aikens (Ben Gilbank). Both Delvecchio's and Stalker's M4A1s are fitted with an A.R.M.S. SIR system (which is not used by regular infantry troops), a vertical foregrip, an Aimpoint M68 CCO, and a SureFire WeaponLight, while both Johnson's and Aiken's M4A1s has the same configuration only with a SureFire M73 rail handguard (also not used by regular infantry troops).
Colt M16A2
The M16A2 is carried by LT Diggs (Jason Matheson).
Colt M16A4
The M16A4 is carried by SPC Deke Carver (Philippe Buckland), fitted with a Trijicon TA11 3.5x35 ACOG, a 20-round magazine and a Harris bipod, making him the squad's designated marksman. Another M16A4 is carried by LT Banning, a guard in the prison and by an Iraqi insurgent during the last battle. Both Banning's and the insurgent's M16A4s are fitted with a C-More red dot sight.
Type 56-1
The Type 56-1 is used by Iraqi insurgents and police officers. SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan) used a commandeered Type 56-1 in the final battle.
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is mounted on the M35 truck and fired mainly by PFC Aikens (Ben Gilbank).
Daewoo K3
The Daewoo K3, standing in for the M249 SAW, is carried by SPC Tyler Jackson (Curtis Morgan) and PFC Roy Pena (Eddie Della Siepe).
FN MAG 58
The FN MAG 58, standing in for the M240, is fired by PFC Dowdy (Paul Sturino).
M60
The M60 is carried and used by Lt. Ahmed (Vince Salonia), and saying that he obtained it from the black market.
Launchers
M203 Grenade Launcher
A M203 grenade launcher is attached to SPC Romeo's (Brett Ryan) M727.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is seen fire many times by an Iraqi insurgent, both on the American soldiers and Iraqi police. SGT Delvecchio briefly uses it to blow up an Iraqi insurgent's mortar unit on a truck during the final battle.
SPG-9 recoilless rifle
The SPG-9 is mounted on a light truck and used by Iraqi insurgents while attacking the police station.
Unidentified mortar
An unidentified mortar mounted on a truck is used by the the Iraqi insurgents' mortar unit during the final battle.
