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[[Image:Over There - The Complete Series DVD cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Over There'' (2005)]]
[[Image:Over There - The Complete Series DVD cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Over There'' (2005)]]


'''''Over There''''' was a 2005 television series that was one of the first to portray on a weekly basis the early days of the US involvement in the Iraq War.   The series was co-created by Steven Bochco, the producer behind such series as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'' and ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and aired for 13 episodes in the US on the FX cable channel.
'''''Over There''''' was a 2005 television series that was one of the first to portray on a weekly basis the early days of US involvement in the Iraq War. The series was co-created by Steven Bochco, the producer behind such series as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'' and ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and aired for 13 episodes in the US on the FX cable channel.


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=Rifles=
== M4A1 Carbine ==
One of the most commonly seen weapons in the show, the [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is used by practically all the American characters in the show seen in Iraq, with a few exceptions. All versions have the RIS foregrip, with the exception of Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy ([[Luke MacFarlane]]) who has an M203 grenade launcher and Surefire Universal weaponlight mounted on his as mentioned below. The character Pvt. Avery 'Angel' King (Keith Robinson) has an ACOG scope mounted atop the carry handle of his M4 due to his role as the fireteam's Designated Marksman. Most of the M4A1's are also fitted with AN/PEQ-2 IR designators. One can also be seen in the hands of a distraught Iraqi civilian whose son has been mortally wounded by an insurgent bomber, and another M4A1 can be seen being used by Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]), a Special Forces officer who has a custom camouflage paint scheme, suppressor, and Surefire Universal weaponlight on his M4A1.
[[Image:Icsm4ris2006.jpg|thumb|none|550px|M4A1 5.56x45mm with RIS foregrip and AN/PEQ-2 IR designator]]
[[Image:OT-M4A1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), Sgt. Chris "Scream" Silas ([[Erik Palladino]]) holds tight against a berm with his M4A1 carbine.]]
[[File:OTS1E01 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), closeup of Pvt. 'Dim' Dumphy's M4A1 carbine.]]
[[File:OTS1E02 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02), Scream with his rifle.]]
[[File:OTS1E10 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07), PFC Tariq Nassiri ([[Omid Abtahi]]) with M4A1 carbine.]]
[[Image:OverThereScreenShot2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Production image of Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy and PFC Tariq Nassiri ([[Omid Abtahi]]) stand ready with M4A1 carbines]]
[[Image:OT-M4custom.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) with his customized M4A1 carbine in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
== M16A2 Rifle ==
The standard-issue [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] with no frills is being used by PV2 Brenda 'Mrs. B' Mitchell ([[Nicki Aycox]]) and PFC Esmaralda 'Doublewide' Del Rio ([[Lizette Carrión]]), due to their roles as members of a logistics unit instead of a front-line combat unit like their comrades. 
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:OT-M16A2-2.jpg|thumb|601px|none|PFC Esmaralda 'Doublewide' Del Rio ([[Lizette Carrión]]) firing her M16A2 in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]


== M16A4 Rifle ==
=Rifles/Carbines=
==Colt M4A1==
One of the most commonly seen weapons in the show, the [[M4A1 carbine]] is used by practically all the American characters in the show seen in Iraq, with a few exceptions. All versions have the RIS foregrip, with the exception of Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy ([[Luke MacFarlane]]), who has an M203 grenade launcher and Surefire Universal weaponlight mounted on his as mentioned below. Pvt. Avery "Angel" King (Keith Robinson) has an ACOG scope mounted atop the carry handle of his M4 due to his role as the fireteam's Designated Marksman. Most of the M4A1s are also fitted with AN/PEQ-2 IR designators. One can also be seen in the hands of a distraught Iraqi civilian whose son has been mortally wounded by an insurgent bomber, and another M4A1 is used by Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]), a Special Forces officer who has a custom camouflage paint scheme, suppressor, and Surefire Universal weaponlight on his M4A1.
[[Image:Icsm4ris2006.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 with RIS foregrip and AN/PEQ-2 IR designator - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:OT-M4A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), Sgt. Chris "Scream" Silas ([[Erik Palladino]]) holds tight against a berm with his M4A1.]]
[[File:OTS1E01 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Pvt. "Dim" Dumphy's M4A1 in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]
[[File:OTS1E02 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02), Scream holds his rifle.]]
[[File:OTS1E10 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07), PFC Tariq Nassiri ([[Omid Abtahi]]) holds an M4A1 carbine.]]
[[Image:OverThereScreenShot2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Production image of Pvt. Frank "Dim" Dumphy and PFC Tariq Nassiri ([[Omid Abtahi]]) standing ready with M4A1 carbines.]]
[[Image:OT-M4custom.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) with his customized M4A1 carbine in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]


In the pilot episode, at least one soldier can be seen armed with an [[M16A4 rifle]], identifiable by the removable carry handle/rear sight.
==Colt M16A2==
The standard-issue [[M16A2]] with no frills is used by PV2 Brenda "Mrs. B" Mitchell ([[Nicki Aycox]]) and PFC Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio ([[Lizette Carrión]]), due to their roles as members of a logistics unit instead of a front-line combat unit like their comrades. 
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:OT-M16A2-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PFC Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio ([[Lizette Carrión]]) firing her M16A2 in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]


[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A4 rifle 5.56x45mm]]
== Colt M16A4 ==
[[File:OTS1E01 07.jpg|thumb|601px|none|"Pilot"]]
In "Pilot" (S1E01), at least one soldier can be seen armed with an [[M16A4]], identifiable by the removable carry handle/rear sight.
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A4 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:OTS1E01 07.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A soldier aims his rifle from prone. Note the removable carry handle, differentiating this rifle from an M16A2.]]


== AK-47 ==
== AK-47 ==
As befitting the stereotypical 'bad guy' weapon, the [[AK-47]] is seen in the hands of Iraqi insurgents that the characters end up facing in practically every episode, though are also seen in the hands of Iraqi soldiers working with the team on rare occasions.
As befitting the stereotypical "bad guy" weapon, the [[AK-47]] is seen in the hands of Iraqi insurgents that the characters end up facing in practically every episode, though are also seen in the hands of Iraqi soldiers working with the team on rare occasions.
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|550px|none|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:OTS1E01 04.jpg|thumb|601px|none|In "Pilot" (S1E01), an insurgent carries the AK rifle before being split in two by a 40mm grenade.]]
[[File:OTS1E01 04.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In "Pilot" (S1E01), an insurgent carries an AK rifle before being split in two by a 40mm grenade.]]


== AKMS ==
== AKMS ==
In some episodes, insurgents can be seen supplementing their AK-47's with [[AKMS]] rifles, identified by the underfolding stocks and muzzle brakes.
In some episodes, insurgents also use the [[AKMS]], identified by the underfolding stocks and muzzle brakes.
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|550px|AKMS 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKMS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[File:OTS1E03 05.jpg|thumb|601px|none|An insurgent opens fire with his AKMS in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[File:OTS1E03 05.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An insurgent opens fire with his AKMS in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[File:OTS1E03 08.jpg|thumb|601px|none|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), the AKMS rifle is slung.]]
[[File:OTS1E03 08.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an insurgent has an AKMS rifle slung.]]
 
==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I==
A [[Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I]] rifle is used by an insurgent in the series finale "Follow the Money" (S1E13).
[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British]]
[[File:OTS1E13 04.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifle is used by an insurgent in the series finale "Follow the Money" (S1E13).]]


=Handguns=
=Handguns=
== Beretta 92FS ==
== Beretta 92FS ==
 
One of the most rarely-seen US weapons in the series, the [[Beretta 92FS]] (standing in for the military-issue M9) is seen in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10), used by a distraught Cpl. Shaver ([[Currie Graham]]) after he fails to save the life of an Iraqi boy injured by an insurgent bomber.
One of the most rarely seen U.S. weapons in the series, the [[Beretta 92FS]] (standing in for the military-issue M9) was seen in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10), used by a distraught Cpl. Shaver ([[Currie Graham]]) after he fails to save the life of an Iraqi boy injured by an insurgent bomber.
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS 9x19mm]]
[[File:OTS1E10_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Driven to despair by the day's events, Cpl. Shaver ([[Currie Graham]]) raises his Beretta in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10).]]
[[File:OTS1E10_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[Beretta 92FS]] (standing in for the military-issue M9) was seen , used by a distraught Cpl. Shaver ([[Currie Graham]]) in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10).]]


== Kimber Custom TLE II ==
== Kimber Custom TLE II ==
 
In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) holds a [[Kimber Custom TLE II]] fitted with a Surefire 310R weaponlight to the head of Hassan ([[Rami Malek]]).
In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) can be seen holding a [[Kimber Custom TLE II]] fitted with a Surefire 310R weaponlight to the head of Hassan ([[Rami Malek]]).
[[Image:KimberCustomTLEII SWAT.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Kimber Custom TLE II with Surefire 310R weaponlight - .45 ACP]]
 
[[Image:OT-Kimber.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) threatens Hassan ([[Rami Malek]]) with the Kimber.]]
[[Image:KimberCustomTLEII SWAT.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Kimber Custom TLE II .45 ACP with Surefire 310R weaponlight]]
[[Image:OT-Kimber.jpg|thumb|601px|none|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan ([[Michael Cudlitz]]) can be seen holding a [[Kimber Custom TLE II]] fitted with a Surefire 310R weaponlight to the head of Hassan ([[Rami Malek]]).]]
 


=Machine Guns=
=Machine Guns=
== M249 SAW  ==
== FN M249 SAW  ==
 
The [[M249 SAW]] is carried by the fireteam's Automatic Rifleman, Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) and several other soldiers. Smoke originally carries the standard M249, but somehow switches to the compact "paratrooper" version featuring a telescoping stock and shorter barrel in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02). Other soldiers can also be seen using standard M249s on occasion, including a few mounted on vehicles.
The [[FN Minimi#M249-E1 / M249-E2 / M249 Paratrooper SAW|M249 SAW]] is carried by the fireteam's Automatic Rifleman, Pvt. Maurice 'Smoke' Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) and several other soldiers. Smoke originally carries the standard M249, but somehow switches to the compact 'paratrooper' version featuring a telescoping stock and shorter barrel in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02). Other soldiers can also be seen using standard M249's on occasion, including a few mounted on vehicles.
[[Image:Fn_mg_m249para11-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW paratrooper version with 200-round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[Image:OT-SAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) takes cover with his M249 SAW in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[Image:Fn_mg_m249para11-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW 5.56x45mm paratrooper version with 200-round ammo drum]]
[[Image:Fn_m249saw_mk2_10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M249 SAW with 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:OT-SAW.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Pvt. Maurice 'Smoke' Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) takes cover with his M249 SAW in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[Image:OT-SAW-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier manning a turret-mounted M249 SAW in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]
[[Image:Fn_m249saw_mk2_10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M249 SAW 5.56x45mm with 200 round ammo drum]]
[[File:OTS1E01 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) originally carries the standard M249 in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]
[[Image:OT-SAW-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier manning a turret-mounted M249 SAW in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]
[[File:OTS1E01 101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, Pvt. Maurice 'Smoke' Williams ([[Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones]]) originally carries the standard M249 in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]


== M240B Machine Gun ==
== FN M240B ==
The [[M240B]] machine gun can be seen mounted on Army vehicles.
The [[M240B]] machine gun can be seen mounted on Army vehicles.
[[Image:M240-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M240B 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:M240-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[File:OTS1E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M240B machine gun mounted on the humvee in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).]]
[[File:OTS1E02 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M240B machine gun mounted on the Humvee in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).]]


==Browning M2HB==
==Browning M2HB==
The [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun also makes appearances in the series, usually mounted on U.S. vehicles such as Humvees. The most notable use of this weapon in the series was when 1LT Alexander 'Underpants' Hunter ([[Josh Stamberg]]) uses one to shoot an Iraqi boy trying to flag down a convoy in the final episode.
The [[Browning M2HB]] also makes appearances in the series, usually mounted on US vehicles such as Humvees. The most notable use of this weapon in the series is when 1LT Alexander "Underpants" Hunter ([[Josh Stamberg]]) uses one to shoot an Iraqi boy trying to flag down a convoy in the final episode.
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun .50 BMG in vehicle mount]]
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mount - .50 BMG ]]
[[Image:OT-M2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Browning M2 heavy machine gun mounted on a U.S. Army Special Forces HMMWV in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[Image:OT-M2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M2 mounted on a US Army Special Forces HMMWV in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]
[[Image:OTS1E07 03.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Browning M2 is fired in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).]]
[[Image:OTS1E07 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning M2 is fired in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).]]


== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
== DShK Heavy Machine Gun ==
In "Pilot" (S1E01), an Iraqi insurgent can be seen firing a [[DShK heavy machine gun]] during the sandstorm firefight.
In "Pilot" (S1E01), an Iraqi insurgent fires a [[DShK heavy machine gun]] during the sandstorm firefight.
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK 12.7x109mm]]
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|450px|DShK - 12.7x109mm]]
[[Image:OT-DShK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An Insurgent-controlled DShK heavy machine gun firing during a sandstorm in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]
[[Image:OT-DShK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An Insurgent-controlled DShK heavy machine gun firing during a sandstorm in "Pilot" (S1E01).]]


== RPK Light Machine Gun ==
== RPK Light Machine Gun ==
In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), one of the insurgents can be seen engaging U.S. forces from the roof of a building using an [[RPK light machine gun]], but is inevitably taken out.
In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), one of the insurgents engages US forces from the roof of a building using an [[RPK light machine gun]], but is inevitably taken out.
[[Image:RPK_lmg.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPK light machine gun 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:RPK_lmg.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPK - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:OTS1E03_109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an Iraqi insurgent with his RPK.]]
[[Image:OTS1E03_109.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an Iraqi insurgent holds his RPK.]]
[[Image:OT-RPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an Iraqi insurgent getting shot with his RPK light machine gun in hand, seen through Pvt. Avery 'Angel' King's ACOG.]]
[[Image:OT-RPK.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The same Iraqi insurgent getting shot with his RPK light machine gun in hand, seen through Pvt. Avery 'Angel' King's ACOG in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).]]


=Other=
=Other=
== Type 69 RPG ==
== Type 69 RPG ==
Like the AK-47, the [[Type 69 RPG]] rocket launcher is used by Iraqi insurgents in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07) and in "Follow the Money" (S1E13), when a convoy the team is traveling with is ambushed.
The [[Type 69 RPG]] rocket launcher fitted with a PGO-7 scope is used by Iraqi insurgents in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07) and in "Follow the Money" (S1E13), when a convoy the team is traveling with is ambushed.
[[Image:Type69RPG.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Chinese Type 69 RPG 40mm]]
[[File:Type 69 with optical sight.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 69 RPG with optical sight - 40mm]]
[[File:OTS1E07 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The [[RPG-7]] rocket launcher is used by Iraqi insurgent in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).]]
[[File:OTS1E07 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 69 used by Iraqi insurgent in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).]]


== M203A1 Grenade Launcher ==
== M203A1 Grenade Launcher ==


The [[M203 grenade launcher|M203A1 grenade launcher]] is attached to PV2 Frank 'Dim' Dumphy's M4A1, who uses it in "Embedded" (S1E05). Another M203A1 can be seen fired by a soldier in "Pilot" (S1E01).
The [[M203A1 grenade launcher]] is attached to PV2 Frank "Dim" Dumphy's M4A1, who uses it in "Embedded" (S1E05). Another M203A1 can be seen fired by a soldier in "Pilot" (S1E01).
 
[[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M203A1 grenade launcher mounted on M4A1 - 5.56x45mm/40mm]]
[[Image:CM4-M203.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M203A1 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M4A1 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:OTS1E01_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), Frank "Dim" Dumphy ([[Luke MacFarlane]]) carries the M4 fitted with the M203A1 grenade launcher.]]
[[File:OTS1E01_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), PV2 Frank 'Dim' Dumphy ([[Luke MacFarlane]]) carries the M4 fitted with the M203A1 Grenade Launcher.]]
[[Image:OT-M203.jpg|thumb|none|601px|PV2 Dumphy slings his M4A1/M203 in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).]]
[[Image:OT-M203.jpg|thumb|none|601px|PV2 Dumphy slings his M4A1/M203 in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).]]


== M242 Bushmaster Chaingun ==
== M242 Bushmaster Chaingun ==


In one episode, Smoke takes a nap inside an M2 Bradley, the vehicle armed with an [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]].
In "Embedded" (S1E05), Smoke takes a nap inside an M2 Bradley, which is armed with an [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]]. This Bradley appears to be a mockup.
[[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun - 25x137mm]]
[[File:OTS1E05_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Embedded" (S1E05), the mockup of an M2 Bradley with the Bushmaster chaingun is seen on right.]]
 
== BGM-71 TOW ==
 
Smoke takes a nap next to the M2 Bradley that along with the Bushmaster chaingun, is also fitted with twin [[BGM-71 TOW]] launchers folded against the left side of the turret.


[[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun 25mm]]
[[File:TOW Bradley.jpg|thumb|none|450px|BGM-71 TOW mounted on a Bradley IFV - 152mm]]
[[Image:OTS1E05_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M2 Bradley with its Bushmaster chaingun and a twin BGM-71 TOW launcher folded against the side of the turret in "Embedded" (S1E05).]]


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Over There (2005)

Over There was a 2005 television series that was one of the first to portray on a weekly basis the early days of US involvement in the Iraq War. The series was co-created by Steven Bochco, the producer behind such series as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue, and aired for 13 episodes in the US on the FX cable channel.

The following weapons were used in the television series Over There:


Rifles/Carbines

Colt M4A1

One of the most commonly seen weapons in the show, the M4A1 carbine is used by practically all the American characters in the show seen in Iraq, with a few exceptions. All versions have the RIS foregrip, with the exception of Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy (Luke MacFarlane), who has an M203 grenade launcher and Surefire Universal weaponlight mounted on his as mentioned below. Pvt. Avery "Angel" King (Keith Robinson) has an ACOG scope mounted atop the carry handle of his M4 due to his role as the fireteam's Designated Marksman. Most of the M4A1s are also fitted with AN/PEQ-2 IR designators. One can also be seen in the hands of a distraught Iraqi civilian whose son has been mortally wounded by an insurgent bomber, and another M4A1 is used by Colonel Ryan (Michael Cudlitz), a Special Forces officer who has a custom camouflage paint scheme, suppressor, and Surefire Universal weaponlight on his M4A1.

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M4A1 with RIS foregrip and AN/PEQ-2 IR designator - 5.56x45mm
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In "Pilot" (S1E01), Sgt. Chris "Scream" Silas (Erik Palladino) holds tight against a berm with his M4A1.
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A closeup of Pvt. "Dim" Dumphy's M4A1 in "Pilot" (S1E01).
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In "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02), Scream holds his rifle.
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In "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07), PFC Tariq Nassiri (Omid Abtahi) holds an M4A1 carbine.
Production image of Pvt. Frank "Dim" Dumphy and PFC Tariq Nassiri (Omid Abtahi) standing ready with M4A1 carbines.
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Colonel Ryan (Michael Cudlitz) with his customized M4A1 carbine in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).

Colt M16A2

The standard-issue M16A2 with no frills is used by PV2 Brenda "Mrs. B" Mitchell (Nicki Aycox) and PFC Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio (Lizette Carrión), due to their roles as members of a logistics unit instead of a front-line combat unit like their comrades.

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M16A2 - 5.56x45mm
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PFC Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio (Lizette Carrión) firing her M16A2 in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).

Colt M16A4

In "Pilot" (S1E01), at least one soldier can be seen armed with an M16A4, identifiable by the removable carry handle/rear sight.

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M16A4 - 5.56x45mm
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A soldier aims his rifle from prone. Note the removable carry handle, differentiating this rifle from an M16A2.

AK-47

As befitting the stereotypical "bad guy" weapon, the AK-47 is seen in the hands of Iraqi insurgents that the characters end up facing in practically every episode, though are also seen in the hands of Iraqi soldiers working with the team on rare occasions.

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Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm
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In "Pilot" (S1E01), an insurgent carries an AK rifle before being split in two by a 40mm grenade.

AKMS

In some episodes, insurgents also use the AKMS, identified by the underfolding stocks and muzzle brakes.

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AKMS - 7.62x39mm
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An insurgent opens fire with his AKMS in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).
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In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an insurgent has an AKMS rifle slung.

Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I

A Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifle is used by an insurgent in the series finale "Follow the Money" (S1E13).

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Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British
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A Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifle is used by an insurgent in the series finale "Follow the Money" (S1E13).

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

One of the most rarely-seen US weapons in the series, the Beretta 92FS (standing in for the military-issue M9) is seen in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10), used by a distraught Cpl. Shaver (Currie Graham) after he fails to save the life of an Iraqi boy injured by an insurgent bomber.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Driven to despair by the day's events, Cpl. Shaver (Currie Graham) raises his Beretta in "Suicide Rain" (S1E10).

Kimber Custom TLE II

In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan (Michael Cudlitz) holds a Kimber Custom TLE II fitted with a Surefire 310R weaponlight to the head of Hassan (Rami Malek).

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Kimber Custom TLE II with Surefire 310R weaponlight - .45 ACP
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In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), Colonel Ryan (Michael Cudlitz) threatens Hassan (Rami Malek) with the Kimber.

Machine Guns

FN M249 SAW

The M249 SAW is carried by the fireteam's Automatic Rifleman, Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams (Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones) and several other soldiers. Smoke originally carries the standard M249, but somehow switches to the compact "paratrooper" version featuring a telescoping stock and shorter barrel in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02). Other soldiers can also be seen using standard M249s on occasion, including a few mounted on vehicles.

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M249 SAW paratrooper version with 200-round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm
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Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams (Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones) takes cover with his M249 SAW in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).
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M249 SAW with 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm
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A soldier manning a turret-mounted M249 SAW in "Pilot" (S1E01).
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On the right, Pvt. Maurice "Smoke" Williams (Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones) originally carries the standard M249 in "Pilot" (S1E01).

FN M240B

The M240B machine gun can be seen mounted on Army vehicles.

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M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO
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The M240B machine gun mounted on the Humvee in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB also makes appearances in the series, usually mounted on US vehicles such as Humvees. The most notable use of this weapon in the series is when 1LT Alexander "Underpants" Hunter (Josh Stamberg) uses one to shoot an Iraqi boy trying to flag down a convoy in the final episode.

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Browning M2HB in vehicle mount - .50 BMG
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A Browning M2 mounted on a US Army Special Forces HMMWV in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).
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The Browning M2 is fired in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).

DShK Heavy Machine Gun

In "Pilot" (S1E01), an Iraqi insurgent fires a DShK heavy machine gun during the sandstorm firefight.

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DShK - 12.7x109mm
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An Insurgent-controlled DShK heavy machine gun firing during a sandstorm in "Pilot" (S1E01).

RPK Light Machine Gun

In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), one of the insurgents engages US forces from the roof of a building using an RPK light machine gun, but is inevitably taken out.

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RPK - 7.62x39mm
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In "The Prisoner" (S1E03), an Iraqi insurgent holds his RPK.
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The same Iraqi insurgent getting shot with his RPK light machine gun in hand, seen through Pvt. Avery 'Angel' King's ACOG in "The Prisoner" (S1E03).

Other

Type 69 RPG

The Type 69 RPG rocket launcher fitted with a PGO-7 scope is used by Iraqi insurgents in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07) and in "Follow the Money" (S1E13), when a convoy the team is traveling with is ambushed.

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Type 69 RPG with optical sight - 40mm
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The Type 69 used by Iraqi insurgent in "Mission Accomplished" (S1E07).

M203A1 Grenade Launcher

The M203A1 grenade launcher is attached to PV2 Frank "Dim" Dumphy's M4A1, who uses it in "Embedded" (S1E05). Another M203A1 can be seen fired by a soldier in "Pilot" (S1E01).

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M203A1 grenade launcher mounted on M4A1 - 5.56x45mm/40mm
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In "Pilot" (S1E01), Frank "Dim" Dumphy (Luke MacFarlane) carries the M4 fitted with the M203A1 grenade launcher.
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PV2 Dumphy slings his M4A1/M203 in "Roadblock Duty" (S1E02).

M242 Bushmaster Chaingun

In "Embedded" (S1E05), Smoke takes a nap inside an M2 Bradley, which is armed with an M242 Bushmaster chaingun. This Bradley appears to be a mockup.

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M242 Bushmaster chaingun - 25x137mm
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In "Embedded" (S1E05), the mockup of an M2 Bradley with the Bushmaster chaingun is seen on right.

BGM-71 TOW

Smoke takes a nap next to the M2 Bradley that along with the Bushmaster chaingun, is also fitted with twin BGM-71 TOW launchers folded against the left side of the turret.

BGM-71 TOW mounted on a Bradley IFV - 152mm
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An M2 Bradley with its Bushmaster chaingun and a twin BGM-71 TOW launcher folded against the side of the turret in "Embedded" (S1E05).