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== Beretta 92FS == | == Beretta 92FS == | ||
Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) is notably seen firing a [[Beretta 92FS]] (used as the substitute for the Military M9) pistol at the alien soldiers during the final battle. In a continuity error, he is seen first firing the handgun and then in the next scene he is actually seen drawing the handgun. A marine is also seen drawing one out during the first encounter of the alien soldiers. | Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) is notably seen firing a [[Beretta 92FS]] (used as the substitute for the Military [[M9]]) pistol at the alien soldiers during the final battle. In a continuity error, he is seen first firing the handgun and then in the next scene he is actually seen drawing the handgun. A marine is also seen drawing one out during the first encounter of the alien soldiers. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz firing a Beretta 92FS during the final battle.]] | [[File:BLA 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz firing a Beretta 92FS during the final battle.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 028.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) holding the Beretta 92FS.]] | [[File:BLA 028.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) holding the Beretta 92FS.]] | ||
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==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The M4A1 is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) is also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 carbines are fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's (which appear to be OKC-3S bayonets, adopted by the Marines to replace the M9 bayonet). The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. While training on Camp Pendelton the M4's are seen with EOtech Holographic sights | The [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 carbine]] is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The M4A1 is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez ([[Ramon Rodriguez]]). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) is also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 carbines are fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's (which appear to be OKC-3S bayonets, adopted by the Marines to replace the M9 bayonet). The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. While training on Camp Pendelton the M4's are seen with EOtech Holographic sights | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 22.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several Marines are seen armed with M4A1 carbines. Note that this is the only inclusion of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor in the entire movie. Although the Osprey was supposed to be phase out the CH-46E Sea Knight, most units, especially the ones stationed in the West Coast, are still equipped with the Sea Knights.]] | [[Image:BLA 22.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Several Marines are seen armed with M4A1 carbines. Note that this is the only inclusion of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor in the entire movie. Although the Osprey was supposed to be phase out the CH-46E Sea Knight, most units, especially the ones stationed in the West Coast, are still equipped with the Sea Knights.]] | ||
[[Image:BattleLAM401.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Behind Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]), an M4A1 carbine can be seen on the right being carried by Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) in a production still.]] | [[Image:BattleLAM401.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Behind Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]), an M4A1 carbine can be seen on the right being carried by Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) in a production still.]] | ||
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[[File:BLA 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos with her M4A1 that has the bayonet fixed on it.]] | [[File:BLA 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Santos with her M4A1 that has the bayonet fixed on it.]] | ||
== M16A4 Rifle == | ==M16A4 Rifle== | ||
The [[M16 rifle series#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4 rifle]] is carried by various Marines fitted with ACOG scopes (both TA31F and TA31RCO models), RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators. Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also armed with M16A4's, but without the AN/PEQ-15s. Joe Rincon ([[Michael Peña]]) is seen using the M16A4 as well. | The [[M16 rifle series#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4 rifle]] is carried by various Marines fitted with ACOG scopes (both TA31F and TA31RCO models), RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators. Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also armed with M16A4's, but without the AN/PEQ-15s. Joe Rincon ([[Michael Peña]]) is seen using the M16A4 as well. | ||
[[File:BattleLA M16A4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Battle Los Angeles M16A4 rifle with AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, RIS foregrip, ACOG scope and Magpul MBUS Rear Sight - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:BattleLA M16A4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Battle Los Angeles M16A4 rifle with AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, RIS foregrip, ACOG scope and Magpul MBUS Rear Sight - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm grenade launcher is seen used by U.S. Marines as well. The grenade launchers mounted on the M4A1 rifles appear to be shorter M203A1 models, while the ones seen on the M16A4's are the M203. Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is notably seen using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle. | The [[M203 grenade launcher]] 40mm grenade launcher is seen used by U.S. Marines as well. The grenade launchers mounted on the M4A1 rifles appear to be shorter M203A1 models, while the ones seen on the M16A4's are the M203. Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) is notably seen using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle. | ||
[[Image:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M4A1 carbine 5.56x45mm with M68 Aimpoint red dot scope]] | ||
[[File:BLA 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) holds his M4A1 fitted with the shorter M203A1 grenade launcher.]] | [[File:BLA 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) holds his M4A1 fitted with the shorter M203A1 grenade launcher.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lockett aiming his M4A1 with the M203A1 grenade launcher during the final battle.]] | [[File:BLA 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lockett aiming his M4A1 with the M203A1 grenade launcher during the final battle.]] | ||
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[[File:BLA 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.]] | [[File:BLA 040.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Lee Imlay ([[Will Rothhaar]]) using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Imlay and Lockett aiming their M4A1 Carbines with M203A1 grenade launchers.]] | [[File:BLA 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Imlay and Lockett aiming their M4A1 Carbines with M203A1 grenade launchers.]] | ||
[[Image:M16A4M203ACOG.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16A4M203ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A4 rifle 5.56x45mm with ACOG scope]] | ||
[[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left edge of the image can be seen scanning with his M16A4/M203]] | [[File:BLA 009.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left edge of the image can be seen scanning with his M16A4/M203]] | ||
[[File:BLA 063.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another marine with his M16A4 with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[File:BLA 063.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another marine with his M16A4 with an M203 grenade launcher.]] | ||
== FN M249 SAW == | == FN M249 SAW-E2 == | ||
The [[M249 SAW]] used by the US Marines as well, some fitted with an ACOG scope. | The [[M249 SAW|M249 SAW-E2]] used by the US Marines as well, some fitted with an ACOG scope. | ||
[[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Fn m249saw mk2 10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN M249-E2 SAW, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine aims through the M249's ACOG scope.]] | [[Image:BLA 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine aims through the M249's ACOG scope.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 216.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Marine takes cover with his M249 SAW when Nantz and his Marines engage the alien soldiers.]] | [[Image:BLA 216.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another Marine takes cover with his M249 SAW when Nantz and his Marines engage the alien soldiers.]] | ||
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[[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | [[Image:Battle_los_angeles5.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Marine is seen shooting at an alien soldier with his M249 SAW.]] | ||
==M240 Machine Gun== | ==FN M240 Machine Gun== | ||
Several models of the [[M240]] machine gun are seen used in the film. The "D" model of the [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240]] machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines as well as on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. The M240B is seen mounted on Marine LAV's Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A1 Abrams MBT. | Several models of the [[M240]] machine gun are seen used in the film. The "D" model of the [[FN MAG#M240 Machine Gun|M240]] machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines as well as on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. The M240B is seen mounted on Marine LAV's Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A1 Abrams MBT. | ||
[[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M240d.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 049.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The mounted version of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight. ]] | [[Image:BLA 049.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The mounted version of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight. ]] | ||
[[Image:Battle los angeles6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Sea-Knight crewmember mans an M240D machine gun.]] | [[Image:Battle los angeles6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Sea-Knight crewmember mans an M240D machine gun.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 204.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The M240D also are seen door-mounted on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. This is not the UH-1N/Bell 212 Twin Huey used by the Marines, which has two engines.]] | [[Image:BLA 204.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The M240D also are seen door-mounted on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. This is not the UH-1N/Bell 212 Twin Huey used by the Marines, which has two engines.]] | ||
[[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:M240C.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240C vehicle coaxial-mount version - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:M240-1.jpg|thumb| | [[File:M240-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|FN M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 050.jpg|thumb|600px||none|An LAV crew member mans the M240B.]] | [[Image:BLA 050.jpg|thumb|600px||none|An LAV crew member mans the M240B.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 016.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz is seen manning the M240 when the Marines commandeer an LAV.]] | [[Image:BLA 016.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz is seen manning the M240 when the Marines commandeer an LAV.]] | ||
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==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Havy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is seen mounted on various Marine Humvee's as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen using a Humvee's M2 to fire at alien soldiers on an overpass. | The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Havy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is seen mounted on various Marine Humvee's as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen using a Humvee's M2 to fire at alien soldiers on an overpass. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 036.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen manning the Browning M2HB from a disabled Humvee.]] | [[Image:BLA 036.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl Jason Lockett ([[Cory Hardrict]]) is seen manning the Browning M2HB from a disabled Humvee.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 039.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lockett uses the M2 to pour fire on alien soldiers on an overpass.]] | [[Image:BLA 039.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lockett uses the M2 to pour fire on alien soldiers on an overpass.]] | ||
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==Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton (in a continuity error, they are seen mounting the machine gun twice). | When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton (in a continuity error, they are seen mounting the machine gun twice). | ||
[[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Browning-M3A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M3 Aircraft - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:BLA 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine flight crew to the left can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton and...]] | [[File:BLA 034.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine flight crew to the left can be seen mounting a [[Browning M3 heavy machine gun|Browning M3]] at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton and...]] | ||
[[File:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...in a continuity error, they mount the machine gun twice.]] | [[File:BLA 045.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...in a continuity error, they mount the machine gun twice.]] | ||
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== M136 AT4 == | == M136 AT4 == | ||
One of the Marines is seen carrying the [[M136 AT4]] after acquiring it from the wreckage of the FOB. Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) uses it in the battle to destroy an alien drone. The sound editing crew seems to the treat the AT4 as a guided weapon, judging by the squealing lock-on tone heard before firing, despite the fact that Santos was actually aiming at the drone's flight path rather than the drone itself. | One of the Marines is seen carrying the [[M136 AT4]] after acquiring it from the wreckage of the FOB. Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) uses it in the battle to destroy an alien drone. The sound editing crew seems to the treat the AT4 as a guided weapon, judging by the squealing lock-on tone heard before firing, despite the fact that Santos was actually aiming at the drone's flight path rather than the drone itself. | ||
[[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M136 AT4 Anti-tank recoilless launcher - 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:Battle los angeles4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen with an M136 AT4 slung over his back.]] | [[Image:Battle los angeles4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine is seen with an M136 AT4 slung over his back.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) prepare to fire the AT4.]] | [[File:BLA 020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Technical Sergeant Elena Santos ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]) prepare to fire the AT4.]] | ||
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==M242 Bushmaster chaingun== | ==M242 Bushmaster chaingun== | ||
The 25mm [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film. | The 25mm [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun]] is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M242 Bushmaster chaingun 25mm]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LAV-25 APC is seen in the background armed with an M242 Bushmaster on the top.]] | [[Image:BLA 21.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An LAV-25 APC is seen in the background armed with an M242 Bushmaster on the top.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 082.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nantz and his Marines commandeer the LAV.]] | [[File:BLA 082.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nantz and his Marines commandeer the LAV.]] | ||
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The [[M61 Vulcan#General Dynamics M197 Vulcan|M197 Vulcan]] appears in the film as the secondary armament of USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters. | The [[M61 Vulcan#General Dynamics M197 Vulcan|M197 Vulcan]] appears in the film as the secondary armament of USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters. | ||
[[Image:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M197Gatling.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M197 Vulcan 20mm]] | ||
==M67 hand grenade== | ==M67 hand grenade== | ||
Nantz is notably seen using an [[M67 hand grenade]] to detonate a gas station. | Nantz is notably seen using an [[M67 hand grenade]] to detonate a gas station. | ||
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:BLA 064.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) prepares to throw an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to | [[File:BLA 064.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz ([[Aaron Eckhart]]) prepares to throw an M67 grenade towards a gas station in an attempt to destroy the unmanned alien gunship drone.]] | ||
[[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz throws the M67 grenade.]] | [[Image:BLA 16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nantz throws the M67 grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BLA 067.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M67 lands near the pumps.]] | [[File:BLA 067.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M67 lands near the pumps.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 10 September 2011
Battle: Los Angeles (also known as World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles) is a 2011 science fiction war film starring Aaron Eckhart as a Staff Sergeant who is part of a Marine task force assigned to rescue the remaining survivors left in the city of Los Angeles devastated from an alien invasion. The film was made with the cooperation with the Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps, who supplied the production with authentic armor and aircraft. The events of the film are supposed to be tied into the Battle of Los Angeles, when in early 1942, the US military opened fire over the city at what was thought to be enemy aircraft, but later could not be identified. The film's cast included Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, and Michael Peña.
The following weapons were used in the film Battle: Los Angeles:
Beretta 92FS
Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) is notably seen firing a Beretta 92FS (used as the substitute for the Military M9) pistol at the alien soldiers during the final battle. In a continuity error, he is seen first firing the handgun and then in the next scene he is actually seen drawing the handgun. A marine is also seen drawing one out during the first encounter of the alien soldiers.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 carbine is one of the main weapons utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces in the film. The M4A1 is seen in the hands of members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines including Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and Second Lieutenant William Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). USAF Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) is also seen with M4's. The Marines' M4A1 carbines are fitted with ACOG scopes, RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and most interestingly, AN/PEQ-15 laser designators; an improved, compact version of the AN/PEQ-2 system first employed in the early 2000's. In several scenes, bayonets are seen fixed on the M4's (which appear to be OKC-3S bayonets, adopted by the Marines to replace the M9 bayonet). The M4s are also all equipped with what appear to be Magpul Back Up Sights (MBUS) though these are never actually used. While training on Camp Pendelton the M4's are seen with EOtech Holographic sights
M16A4 Rifle
The M16A4 rifle is carried by various Marines fitted with ACOG scopes (both TA31F and TA31RCO models), RIS foregrips, Surefire Universal weaponlights, and AN/PEQ-15 IR designators. Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division (CA ARNG) are also armed with M16A4's, but without the AN/PEQ-15s. Joe Rincon (Michael Peña) is seen using the M16A4 as well.
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher 40mm grenade launcher is seen used by U.S. Marines as well. The grenade launchers mounted on the M4A1 rifles appear to be shorter M203A1 models, while the ones seen on the M16A4's are the M203. Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) is notably seen using his M203A1 to detonate an explosive during the final battle.
FN M249 SAW-E2
The M249 SAW-E2 used by the US Marines as well, some fitted with an ACOG scope.
FN M240 Machine Gun
Several models of the M240 machine gun are seen used in the film. The "D" model of the M240 machine gun is visible on the ramp of the U.S.M.C. CH-46 Sea Knight carrying Nance's Marines as well as on the UH-1 Huey helicopter sent to retrieve the Marines at the police station. The M240B is seen mounted on Marine LAV's Nantz is seen manning the M240B when the Marines commandeer an LAV. Also, the coaxial-mounted version M240C is utilized by M1A1 Abrams MBT.
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on various Marine Humvee's as well as in a machine gun nest at the Santa Monica Airport. Cpl Jason Lockett (Cory Hardrict) is seen using a Humvee's M2 to fire at alien soldiers on an overpass.
Browning M3 Heavy Machine Gun
When Nantz meets Lt. Martinez, several Marines can be seen mounting a Browning M3 at the side of a UH-1N Huey helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton (in a continuity error, they are seen mounting the machine gun twice).
M136 AT4
One of the Marines is seen carrying the M136 AT4 after acquiring it from the wreckage of the FOB. Technical Sergeant Elena Santos (Michelle Rodriguez) uses it in the battle to destroy an alien drone. The sound editing crew seems to the treat the AT4 as a guided weapon, judging by the squealing lock-on tone heard before firing, despite the fact that Santos was actually aiming at the drone's flight path rather than the drone itself.
M242 Bushmaster chaingun
The 25mm M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carrier seen throughout the film.
M197 Vulcan
The M197 Vulcan appears in the film as the secondary armament of USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters.
M67 hand grenade
Nantz is notably seen using an M67 hand grenade to detonate a gas station.
M18 smoke grenade
Cpl. Lee Imlay (Will Rothhaar) is seen tossing an M18 smoke grenade in order to mark a landing zone at the police station.
M252 81mm Mortar
A Marine mortar team is seen using the M252 81mm Mortar when Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and his platoon arrives at Los Angeles.
