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[[Image:TOD 156.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Roadrunner", USAF CPT J.T Slaney ([[William Allen Young]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver as his sidearm.]] | [[Image:TOD 156.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Roadrunner", USAF CPT J.T Slaney ([[William Allen Young]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver as his sidearm.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 155.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 155.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
==Tokarev TT-33== | |||
NVA officers and some other characters can be seen armed with the [[Tokarev TT-33]] pistols. | |||
[[Image:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-TT.jpg|thumb|none|450px|NVA soldier holds the TT pistol]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-TT2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|NVA soldier aims the TT pistol at American soldiers]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-TT3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|NVA doctor aims the TT pistol (Season 1 Episode 2)]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==M16 Variants== | ==M16 Variants== | ||
The [[M16]] rifle was the main rifle of the U.S. Army soldiers in Vietnam and is seen carried by most of the platoon. In the series, various models of the M16 are seen. | The [[M16]] rifle was the main rifle of the U.S. Army soldiers in Vietnam and is seen carried by most of the platoon. In the series, various models of the M16 are seen. | ||
[[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16SP1]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 118.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Baker ([[Eric Bruskotter]]) holds the M16SP1 in the pilot episode.]] | [[Image:TOD 118.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Baker ([[Eric Bruskotter]]) holds the M16SP1 in the pilot episode.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD04.JPG|thumb|none|450px|The platoon armed with M16 rifles checks out a village in the Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | [[Image:TOD04.JPG|thumb|none|450px|The platoon armed with M16 rifles checks out a village in the Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | ||
[[Image:TOD08.JPG|thumb|none|450px|SP4 Tucker ([[Ving Rhames]]) rides in a Huey with his M16 in the Season 1's "Burn, Baby, Burn".]] | [[Image:TOD08.JPG|thumb|none|450px|SP4 Tucker ([[Ving Rhames]]) rides in a Huey with his M16 in the Season 1's "Burn, Baby, Burn".]] | ||
[[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1).]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 140.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. Goldman opens fire with a XM16E1 in the pilot episode.]] | [[Image:TOD 140.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. Goldman opens fire with a XM16E1 in the pilot episode.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 819.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Purcell ([[Tony Becker]]) holds the XM16E1 with magazines taped together "jungle" style.]] | [[Image:TOD 819.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Purcell ([[Tony Becker]]) holds the XM16E1 with magazines taped together "jungle" style.]] | ||
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The MGC M16 Assault rifle: a non firing metal replica built by the Model Gun Corp of Japan and one of the most used non firing replicas of the M16 in movies and television.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 101.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Soldiers are seen holding the MGC replicas in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | [[Image:TOD 101.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Soldiers are seen holding the MGC replicas in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | ||
==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ||
A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is mainly seen being used by SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]). In Season 1, Anderson's Colt Carbine is seen loaded with a 30-round magazine (unusual for the time period of the series). For the remainder of the series, the Colt is loaded with the more accurate 20 round magazine. | A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is mainly seen being used by SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]). In Season 1, Anderson's Colt Carbine is seen loaded with a 30-round magazine (unusual for the time period of the series). For the remainder of the series, the Colt is loaded with the more accurate 20 round magazine. | ||
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The original XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. The variant used in the show was a mockup made from a Colt Sporter Carbine with the barrel cut down to 10.25" and an aftermarket "CAR-15 style" flash hider installed.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD07.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]) fires his Colt in the Season 1 episode "Under Siege".]] | [[Image:TOD07.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]) fires his Colt in the Season 1 episode "Under Siege".]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 111.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Capt. Wallace ([[Kevin Conroy]]) carries the Colt Carbine that's been loaded with a 30 round magazine.]] | [[Image:TOD 111.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Capt. Wallace ([[Kevin Conroy]]) carries the Colt Carbine that's been loaded with a 30 round magazine.]] | ||
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==M14== | ==M14== | ||
The [[M14 Rifle]] was seen twice, used by Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) and Lt. John McKay ([[Dan Gauthier]]) as sniper rifles. | The [[M14 Rifle]] was seen twice, used by Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) and Lt. John McKay ([[Dan Gauthier]]) as sniper rifles. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TourS2 006.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) takes aim with his camo-painted M14.]] | [[Image:TourS2 006.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) takes aim with his camo-painted M14.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 124.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. John McKay ([[Dan Gauthier]]) with the M14 sniper rifle.]] | [[Image:TOD 124.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. John McKay ([[Dan Gauthier]]) with the M14 sniper rifle.]] | ||
==M2 Carbine== | |||
The [[M1 Carbine#M2 Carbine|M2 Carbine]] was used by Sgt. Marcus Taylor ([[Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.]]) in some of the SOG missions. | |||
[[Image:M2CarB1.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | |||
[[Image:TourS3 019.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Taylor ([[Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.]]) with M2 prepare for the next SOG mission.]] | |||
==M1 Garand== | |||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-M1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Friendly Vietnamese villager fires his [[M1 Garand]] rifle (Season 1 Episode 3)]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-M1-2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | |||
==Norinco Type 56== | ==Norinco Type 56== | ||
The [[Norinco Type 56]] is seen in the hands of the NVA and VC soldiers. | The [[Norinco Type 56]] is seen in the hands of the NVA and VC soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD11.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:TOD11.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
The [[AKM]] is also used by enemy forces as well as Lt. Goldman. | The [[AKM]] is also used by enemy forces as well as Lt. Goldman. | ||
[[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TourS3 011.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. Goldman opens fire with his AKM during a SOG mission.]] | [[Image:TourS3 011.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lt. Goldman opens fire with his AKM during a SOG mission.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 812.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 812.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
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==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
In later episodes, Goldman carries an [[AKMS]]. In Season 3's "War is a Contact Sport", an NVA tank gunner atop a T-55 is seen using one that's fitted with a drum magazine. | In later episodes, Goldman carries an [[AKMS]]. In Season 3's "War is a Contact Sport", an NVA tank gunner atop a T-55 is seen using one that's fitted with a drum magazine. | ||
[[File:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 129.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 129.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 807.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 807.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
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==SKS rifle== | ==SKS rifle== | ||
The [[SKS rifle]] is seen a couple of times by VC soldiers. | The [[SKS rifle]] is seen a couple of times by VC soldiers. | ||
[[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
==SVD Dragunov== | ==SVD Dragunov== | ||
The [[SVD Dragunov]] is seen twice used by NVA snipers. | The [[SVD Dragunov]] is seen twice used by NVA snipers. | ||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 125.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A female VC sniper holds the SVD Dragunov.]] | [[Image:TOD 125.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A female VC sniper holds the SVD Dragunov.]] | ||
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== Carl Gustav M45 == | == Carl Gustav M45 == | ||
A [[Carl Gustav M/45]] is used by Cpl. Danny Purcell ([[Tony Becker]]) on some SOG missions. | A [[Carl Gustav M/45]] is used by Cpl. Danny Purcell ([[Tony Becker]]) on some SOG missions. | ||
[[Image:Kp m45b.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Kp m45b.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Swedish K / Carl Gustav M45 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 808.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 808.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
==M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"== | ==M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"== | ||
The [[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] is seen used by Sgt. Marvin Johnson ([[Stan Foster]]) during the SOG missions. | The [[M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"]] is seen used by Sgt. Marvin Johnson ([[Stan Foster]]) during the SOG missions. | ||
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TourS3 018.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Johnson ([[Stan Foster]]) with his M3.]] | [[Image:TourS3 018.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Johnson ([[Stan Foster]]) with his M3.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Ithaca 37== | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
The [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is seen in the hands of SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]). Anderson uses an Ithaca with a "Stakeout" style grip in Season 1, and a full-size one in Season 3. Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) also is seen with a full size shotgun. | The [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun is seen in the hands of SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson ([[Terence Knox]]). Anderson uses an Ithaca with a "Stakeout" style grip in Season 1, and a full-size one in Season 3. Sgt. Block ([[Michael Madsen]]) also is seen with a full size shotgun. | ||
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:TOD06.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Anderson fires his Ithaca 37 in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | [[Image:TOD06.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Anderson fires his Ithaca 37 in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 100.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Anderson with the Ithaca that has a "Stakeout"-style grip.]] | [[Image:TOD 100.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Anderson with the Ithaca that has a "Stakeout"-style grip.]] | ||
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==M60== | ==M60== | ||
The [[M60]] is the chief weapon carried by Pvt. Alberto Ruiz ([[Ramon Franco]]) in the series. | The [[M60]] is the chief weapon carried by Pvt. Alberto Ruiz ([[Ramon Franco]]) in the series. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD03.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Alberto Ruiz ([[Ramon Franco]]) readies his M60 in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | [[Image:TOD03.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Pvt. Alberto Ruiz ([[Ramon Franco]]) readies his M60 in Season 1's "Notes from the Underground".]] | ||
==M60D== | ==M60D== | ||
The "D" variant of the M60 is seen mounted on Huey helicopters as well as fired by enemy forces in the series. | The "D" variant of the M60 is seen mounted on Huey helicopters as well as fired by enemy forces in the series. | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD10.JPG|thumb|none|450px|NVA soldiers seen firing an M60 D in the Pilot Episode.]] | [[Image:TOD10.JPG|thumb|none|450px|NVA soldiers seen firing an M60 D in the Pilot Episode.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD13.JPG|thumb|none|450px|M60D seen mounted on a UH-1 "Huey".]] | [[Image:TOD13.JPG|thumb|none|450px|M60D seen mounted on a UH-1 "Huey".]] | ||
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==Valmet M78== | ==Valmet M78== | ||
NVA forces are sometimes seen firing the [[Valmet M78]]. | NVA forces are sometimes seen firing the [[Valmet M78]]. | ||
[[File:ValmetM78A2 308.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:ValmetM78A2 308.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
[[Image:TOD12.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:TOD12.JPG|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Soviet SGM Goryunov== | ==Soviet SGM Goryunov== | ||
The Soviet [[Goryunov SG-43 Machine Gun|Goryunov SGM Machine Gun]] or Chinese Type 57 machine gun is also seen used by NVA forces in the series. Actually it's not a real Goryunov machine gun. It's visually modified [[Browning M1919]] | The Soviet [[Goryunov SG-43 Machine Gun|Goryunov SGM Machine Gun]] or Chinese Type 57 machine gun is also seen used by NVA forces in the series. Actually it's not a real Goryunov machine gun. It's visually modified [[Browning M1919]] | ||
[[Image:SGM.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SGM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|left|Goryunov SGM Machine Gun on Sokolov mount - 7.62x54mm R.]] | ||
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|450px|left|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 104.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD 104.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
[[Image:TOD-SG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD-SG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
[[Image:TOD-SG2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | [[Image:TOD-SG2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|]] | ||
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==RGD5== | |||
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|left|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-Grenades.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[RGD-5 hand grenade|RGD5]] hand grenade (grenade №1) on a table]] | |||
==Mk 2 hand grenade== | |||
[[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|left|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:TOD-Mk2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sgt. Anderson armed with two [[Mk 2 hand grenade]]s ]] | |||
=Grenade Launchers= | |||
==M79 grenade launcher== | ==M79 grenade launcher== | ||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is seen used by US forces throughout the series including SFC Anderson and Johnson. | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is seen used by US forces throughout the series including SFC Anderson and Johnson. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD09.JPG|thumb|none|450px|A soldier fires his M79 in the season 1 episode "Notes from the Underground"]] | [[Image:TOD09.JPG|thumb|none|450px|A soldier fires his M79 in the season 1 episode "Notes from the Underground"]] | ||
==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
The [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by US troops throughout the series. | The [[M72 LAW]] is seen used by US troops throughout the series. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:TOD01.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Johnson prepares to fire the LAW in the Pilot episode.]] | [[Image:TOD01.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Johnson prepares to fire the LAW in the Pilot episode.]] | ||
[[Image:TOD 806.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Percell uses the LAW on a T-55 tank in Season 3's "War is a Contact Sport".]] | [[Image:TOD 806.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Percell uses the LAW on a T-55 tank in Season 3's "War is a Contact Sport".]] | ||
Revision as of 08:43, 19 October 2012
Tour of Duty was an American military series that followed a platoon of US soldiers through their tour of duty in the Vietnam War. The series aired on CBS from 1987-1990 and was one of very first to portray the Vietnam War in a weekly drama. While the first two seasons followed the platoon in a regular Army unit where they carried standard American weapons, the third season had them join the Special Operations Group, where they went on missions carrying more non-descript weaponry.
The following weapons were used in the television series Tour Of Duty:
Handguns
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is seen used by Lt. Myron Goldman (Stephen Caffrey) and Lt. John McKay (Dan Gauthier).
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver
In Season 1's "Roadrunner", USAF CPT J.T Slaney (William Allen Young) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver as his sidearm.
Tokarev TT-33
NVA officers and some other characters can be seen armed with the Tokarev TT-33 pistols.
Rifles
M16 Variants
The M16 rifle was the main rifle of the U.S. Army soldiers in Vietnam and is seen carried by most of the platoon. In the series, various models of the M16 are seen.
Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)
A Colt Sporter Carbine modified to resemble the XM177 rifle is mainly seen being used by SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson (Terence Knox). In Season 1, Anderson's Colt Carbine is seen loaded with a 30-round magazine (unusual for the time period of the series). For the remainder of the series, the Colt is loaded with the more accurate 20 round magazine.
M14
The M14 Rifle was seen twice, used by Sgt. Block (Michael Madsen) and Lt. John McKay (Dan Gauthier) as sniper rifles.
M2 Carbine
The M2 Carbine was used by Sgt. Marcus Taylor (Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.) in some of the SOG missions.
M1 Garand
Norinco Type 56
The Norinco Type 56 is seen in the hands of the NVA and VC soldiers.
AKM
The AKM is also used by enemy forces as well as Lt. Goldman.
AKMS
In later episodes, Goldman carries an AKMS. In Season 3's "War is a Contact Sport", an NVA tank gunner atop a T-55 is seen using one that's fitted with a drum magazine.
SKS rifle
The SKS rifle is seen a couple of times by VC soldiers.
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov is seen twice used by NVA snipers.
Submachine Guns
Smith & Wesson M76
The Smith & Wesson M76 is seen used by Pvt. Ruiz (Ramon Franco) on some SOG missions.
Carl Gustav M45
A Carl Gustav M/45 is used by Cpl. Danny Purcell (Tony Becker) on some SOG missions.
M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun"
The M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" is seen used by Sgt. Marvin Johnson (Stan Foster) during the SOG missions.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
The Ithaca 37 shotgun is seen in the hands of SFC Clayton "Zeke" Anderson (Terence Knox). Anderson uses an Ithaca with a "Stakeout" style grip in Season 1, and a full-size one in Season 3. Sgt. Block (Michael Madsen) also is seen with a full size shotgun.
Machine Guns
M60
The M60 is the chief weapon carried by Pvt. Alberto Ruiz (Ramon Franco) in the series.
M60D
The "D" variant of the M60 is seen mounted on Huey helicopters as well as fired by enemy forces in the series.
Browning M2 HB
A Browning M2 .50 cal is seen mounted on US vehicles throughout the series.
Valmet M78
NVA forces are sometimes seen firing the Valmet M78.
Soviet SGM Goryunov
The Soviet Goryunov SGM Machine Gun or Chinese Type 57 machine gun is also seen used by NVA forces in the series. Actually it's not a real Goryunov machine gun. It's visually modified Browning M1919
Hand Grenades
RGD5
Mk 2 hand grenade
Grenade Launchers
M79 grenade launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is seen used by US forces throughout the series including SFC Anderson and Johnson.
M72 LAW
The M72 LAW is seen used by US troops throughout the series.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is used throughout the series by VC and NVA forces.
