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[[Image:Generation_kill.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''Generation Kill'' (2008)]] | [[Image:Generation_kill.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''Generation Kill'' (2008)]] | ||
''Generation Kill'' is a seven part Iraq War miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. | ''Generation Kill'' is a seven part Iraq War miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. It is based on the book of the same name by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright, who was embedded with the Marines of the First Reconnaissance Battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. | ||
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The [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] is carried by numerous Marines, including Lt. Nathaniel Fick ([[Stark Sands]]), | The [[M16 rifle series#M16A2 Rifle|M16A2]] is carried by numerous Marines, including Lt. Nathaniel Fick ([[Stark Sands]]), | ||
Cpt. Bryan Patterson ([[Michael Kelly]]), and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan ([[Jonah Lotan]]). The M16A2 has been mostly phased out for the newer M16A4, but because the mini-series depicts the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the M16A2 was the standard rifle of most Marine units at the time. | Cpt. Bryan Patterson ([[Michael Kelly]]), and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan ([[Jonah Lotan]]). The M16A2 has been mostly phased out for the newer M16A4, but because the mini-series depicts the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the M16A2 was the standard rifle of most Marine units at the time. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] | ||
[[Image:GK Wasik M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Episode 1, "Get Some", Sgt. Christopher Wasik ([[Daniel Janks]]), the battalion driver, searches for Cpl. Ray Person ([[James Ransone]]) to give him the rumor of "J-Lo's" death, carrying an M16A2 rifle around his back.]] | [[Image:GK Wasik M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In Episode 1, "Get Some", Sgt. Christopher Wasik ([[Daniel Janks]]), the battalion driver, searches for Cpl. Ray Person ([[James Ransone]]) to give him the rumor of "J-Lo's" death, carrying an M16A2 rifle around his back.]] | ||
[[Image:GKm16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|thumb|none|600px|In Episode 1, a Marine takes a break near a Humvee with some M16A2 rifles resting on the side. | [[Image:GKm16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|thumb|none|600px|In Episode 1, a Marine takes a break near a Humvee with some M16A2 rifles resting on the side. The rifles appear to be rubber props.]] | ||
[[Image:gkm16a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'Doc' Bryan ([[Jonah Lotan]]) aims his M16A2 with M203 in Episode 1, "Get Some".]] | [[Image:gkm16a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|'Doc' Bryan ([[Jonah Lotan]]) aims his M16A2 with M203 in Episode 1, "Get Some".]] | ||
[[Image:GK RCT-1 M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines from RCT-1 engage an enemy insurgent with M16A2 rifles. The Marines from the Regimental Combat Team carry M16A2s rather then the M4A1s of First Recon; for an explanation see the entry for the M4A1.]] | [[Image:GK RCT-1 M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two Marines from RCT-1 engage an enemy insurgent with M16A2 rifles. The Marines from the Regimental Combat Team carry M16A2s rather then the M4A1s of First Recon; for an explanation see the entry for the M4A1.]] | ||
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[[AKMS#AKMS|AKMS]] rifles are used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even American Marines, in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave "Captain America" McGraw ([[Eric Nenninger]]). Whilst all of the AKMS rifles in the series are of normal length, none are seen with the folding stock deployed. | [[AKMS#AKMS|AKMS]] rifles are used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even American Marines, in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave "Captain America" McGraw ([[Eric Nenninger]]). Whilst all of the AKMS rifles in the series are of normal length, none are seen with the folding stock deployed. | ||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:GKAK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Hey Captain Sir, where'd you get that nice-looking AK?" | [[Image:GKAK.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Hey Captain Sir, where'd you get that nice-looking AK?" "Captain America" ([[Eric Nenninger]]) shows off the well-oiled AKMS he's recovered to Cpl. Ray Person ([[James Ransone]]) in Episode 2 "The Cradle of Civilization".]] | ||
[[Image:GenK 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Captain America" fires his AKMS at a SUV to "deny the enemy transportation", startling the Marines in his platoon. Notice how the actor keeps from flinching.]] | [[Image:GenK 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Captain America" fires his AKMS at a SUV to "deny the enemy transportation", startling the Marines in his platoon. Notice how the actor keeps from flinching.]] | ||
[[Image:GenK 019.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Iraqi forces fire their AKMS rifles blindly at the Marines during the Battle of Al Gharraf in Episode 2.]] | [[Image:GenK 019.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Iraqi forces fire their AKMS rifles blindly at the Marines during the Battle of Al Gharraf in Episode 2.]] | ||
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== M136 AT4 == | == M136 AT4 == | ||
[[M136 AT4]] anti-tank weapons are seen in the Humvees and then later at the First Recon encampment in Baghdad. | [[M136 AT4]] anti-tank weapons are seen in the Humvees and then later at the First Recon encampment in Baghdad. None are seen used in the miniseries. | ||
[[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm]] | [[Image:AT-4Launcher.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm]] | ||
[[Image:GK AT4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AT-4 rocket can be seen behind the Reporter ([[Lee Tergesen]]).]] | [[Image:GK AT4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An AT-4 rocket can be seen behind the Reporter ([[Lee Tergesen]]).]] | ||
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== Mk 19 grenade launcher == | == Mk 19 grenade launcher == | ||
The [[Mk 19 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on several of the Marines' Humvees including Sergeant Colbert's. | The [[Mk 19 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on several of the Marines' Humvees including Sergeant Colbert's. Seen operated by several Marines including Cpl. Anthony "Manimal" Jacks ([[Rich McDonald]]), Cpl. Walt Hasser ([[Pawel Szajda]]) and Cpl. Garza and is often used to demolish enemy strong points throughout the miniseries. | ||
[[Image:US Mk. 19 40mm grenade machine-gun.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mk 19 grenade launcher 40mm in vehicle mounting]] | [[Image:US Mk. 19 40mm grenade machine-gun.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mk 19 grenade launcher 40mm in vehicle mounting]] | ||
[[Image:GenerationK 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|"Mr. Potato Head at your six, and approaching fast." Sgt. Rudy Reyes and Sgt."Pappy" Patrick check out the Mk.19 on their Humvee.]] | [[Image:GenerationK 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|"Mr. Potato Head at your six, and approaching fast." Sgt. Rudy Reyes and Sgt. "Pappy" Patrick check out the Mk.19 on their Humvee.]] | ||
[[Image:GenK 009.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cpl. Anthony "Manimal" Jacks ([[Rich McDonald]]) mans his Mk.19.]] | [[Image:GenK 009.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cpl. Anthony "Manimal" Jacks ([[Rich McDonald]]) mans his Mk.19.]] | ||
[[Image:Genkill mk19b.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Mk.19 AGL removed from it's vehicle mounts.]] | [[Image:Genkill mk19b.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Mk.19 AGL removed from it's vehicle mounts.]] | ||
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Revision as of 08:52, 9 April 2012
Generation Kill is a seven part Iraq War miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. It is based on the book of the same name by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright, who was embedded with the Marines of the First Reconnaissance Battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.
The following weapons are featured in the miniseries Generation Kill:
Rifles
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is the main rifle used by the Marines of First Recon in the miniseries, including Corporal Josh Ray Person (James Ransone) and Sergeant Brad 'Iceman' Colbert (Alexander Skarsgård). The M4s seen in the series all have UTG full quad rails (as opposed to KAC rails, used by the real-life Recon Marines). Most of the Marines' M4s have no additional accessories, while the team leaders all have M4s fitted with M203 grenade launchers and AN/PAQ-4 infrared laser designators (in real life, the AN/PEQ-2 was used by the Recon Marines instead, which is why the show's dialogue makes reference to the PEQ-2 batteries). Sgt. Colbert's M4, which is the most unique of the M4 Carbines in the series, sports an AN/PVS-17 night sight (sometimes replaced with an ACOG scope), a M203 grenade launcher, UTG rail covers, PAQ-4 laser module, and an ERGO grip. Colbert appears to be the only Recon Marine whose M4 is fitted with optics, rather than the standard carry handle/iron sights. Sgt. Rudy Reyes carries an M4 with a UTG vertical foregrip and a PAC-4; he is the only Marine who isn't a team leader and gets a PAC-4, and also the only Marine whose M4 has a vertical foregrip. Also note that with the exception of some officers, First Recon are the only Marines to carry the M4A1 as standard issue; probably the result of a need for a lighter weapon that's easier to carry in cramped Humvees. In Episode 3, at 34'10", the M4 appears to be a Classic Army airsoft replica (look at the carry handle and Armalite white markings).
M16A2 Rifle
The M16A2 is carried by numerous Marines, including Lt. Nathaniel Fick (Stark Sands), Cpt. Bryan Patterson (Michael Kelly), and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan (Jonah Lotan). The M16A2 has been mostly phased out for the newer M16A4, but because the mini-series depicts the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the M16A2 was the standard rifle of most Marine units at the time.
AKMS
AKMS rifles are used by Iraqi soldiers, civilians and even American Marines, in particular one platoon commander, Captain Dave "Captain America" McGraw (Eric Nenninger). Whilst all of the AKMS rifles in the series are of normal length, none are seen with the folding stock deployed.
M40A1 sniper rifle
The M40A1 sniper rifle is used by Scout Sniper Sgt. Larry Shawn "Pappy" Patrick (Josh Barrett) to eliminate an enemy RPG team in episode 2.
Machine Guns
M240G Machine Gun
The USMC version of the M240 Machine Gun, the M240G, is seen mounted to LAVs throughout the series.
FN Minimi Paratrooper
Some of the Marines, notably Lance Corporal Trombley (Billy Lush), carry the paratrooper variant of the FN Minimi, fitted with a heat shield to pass for an M249 SAW Paratrooper throughout the series. The Minimi is also seen mounted on Marine UH-1 helicopters. The weapons are seen with both the straight carry handle of the Minimi, and the M249's angled carry handle.
PKM
PKM machine guns are used by the Iraqi forces throughout the miniseries, sometimes mounted on tripods.
Heavy Weapons
Browning M2HB
Several Browning M2HB machine guns are mounted on the Marines' Humvees, and are often used in conjunction with the Mk. 19 grenade launchers to assault Iraqi positions. In Episode 4, "Combat Jack", a Browning M2HB mounted on an M3 tripod is used by the dug in Marines on watch.
M136 AT4
M136 AT4 anti-tank weapons are seen in the Humvees and then later at the First Recon encampment in Baghdad. None are seen used in the miniseries.
M203 grenade launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is usually carried by the Marine team leaders and officers, including Sergeant Brad Colbert and Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick. In episodes 5 and 6, the M203s are used to launch blue smoke grenades in an attempt to prevent accidental shootings at roadblocks. In one tragic scene, a smoke grenade is fired to only ricochet off the ground and strike the head of a civilian.
Mk 19 grenade launcher
The Mk 19 grenade launcher is seen mounted on several of the Marines' Humvees including Sergeant Colbert's. Seen operated by several Marines including Cpl. Anthony "Manimal" Jacks (Rich McDonald), Cpl. Walt Hasser (Pawel Szajda) and Cpl. Garza and is often used to demolish enemy strong points throughout the miniseries.
RPG-7
RPG-7 launchers are used by some Iraqi Feyadeen during their attempts to attack the invading American forces.
M242 Bushmaster chaingun
The 25mm M242 Bushmaster chaingun is the main gun of the Marines' LAV-25 armored personnel carriers. The LAVs are seen firing their Bushmasters after the First Recon encounters enemy forces at the bridge. All LAVs that are seen in the series are computer generated. Originally they were practical vehicles made from plywood and sheet metal on a truck chassis, but due to their poor quality appearance the military advisers insisted that they be replaced with CG models, at the cost of $240,000.
SPG-9 Recoiless Rifle
After the recon Marines successfully capture a strategic bridge in Episode 5, the surrendering Syrian irregulars can be seen abandoning Recoilless rifles and heavy mortars, which includes the Spg-9 Recoilless Rifle.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS pistol is carried primarily by Marine officers and NCO's throughout the miniseries.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Remington 870 shotguns are seen being carried by Meesh (Nabil Elouahabi), the Marine recon battalion's Iraqi translator, and Major Todd Eckloff (Benjamin Busch), the Battalion's executive officer.
Other
M18A1 Claymore
M18A1 Claymores are mounted on the barricades as part of the Marine roadblock at Al-Hayy in Episode 4.
