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Platoon (1986)

Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone, who based the film on his own experiences as a combat infantryman in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Private Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior N.C.O's - the brave and compassionate Sergeant Elias Grodin (Willem Dafoe) and hardened, ruthless Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger). The film is notable for its serious depiction of soldiers fighting the war, and for being the first movie for which the actors were put through a "boot camp" (organized by technical adviser and Vietnam veteran Dale Dye) to gain experience on proper weapons handling and the day-to-day existence of a soldier fighting in Vietnam. Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Picture and Best Director. While the Vietnam War had been portrayed or referenced in several films prior, the success of Platoon helped usher in a new era of more serious and realistic depictions of the conflict. Among the films of this era would include Full Metal Jacket and Hamburger Hill (both released in 1987), BAT*21 (1988) as well as The Iron Triangle and The Siege of Firebase Gloria (both released in 1989). Platoon was also the first in Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1989's Born on the Fourth of July and 1993's Heaven & Earth.

The following weapons were used in the film Platoon:

Rifles / Carbines

M16

Crawford (Chris Pedersen) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original M16. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.

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 [[Image:PlatoonMoviePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Platoon'' (1986)]]
-'''''Platoon''''' is a 1986 Vietnam War film directed by [[Oliver Stone]], who based the film on his own experiences as a combat infantryman in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior N.C.O's - the brave and compassionate Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and hardened, ruthless SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]). The film is notable for its serious depiction of soldiers fighting the war, and for being the first movie for which the actors were put through a "boot camp" (organized by technical adviser and Vietnam veteran [[Dale Dye]]) to gain experience on proper weapons handling and the day-to-day existence of a soldier fighting in Vietnam. Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]] and Best Director. While the Vietnam War had been portrayed or referenced in several films prior, the success of ''Platoon'' helped usher in a new era of more serious and realistic depictions of the conflict.  Among the films of this era would include ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and ''[[Hamburger Hill]]'' (both released in 1987), ''[[BAT*21]]'' (1988) as well as ''[[The Iron Triangle]]'' and ''[[The Siege of Firebase Gloria]]'' (both released in 1989).  ''Platoon'' was also the first in Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1989's ''[[Born on the Fourth of July]]'' and 1993's ''[[Heaven & Earth]]''.
+'''''Platoon''''' is a 1986 Vietnam War film directed by [[Oliver Stone]], who based the film on his own experiences as a combat infantryman in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Private Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior N.C.O's - the brave and compassionate Sergeant Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and hardened, ruthless Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]). The film is notable for its serious depiction of soldiers fighting the war, and for being the first movie for which the actors were put through a "boot camp" (organized by technical adviser and Vietnam veteran [[Dale Dye]]) to gain experience on proper weapons handling and the day-to-day existence of a soldier fighting in Vietnam. Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]] and Best Director. While the Vietnam War had been portrayed or referenced in several films prior, the success of ''Platoon'' helped usher in a new era of more serious and realistic depictions of the conflict.  Among the films of this era would include ''[[Full Metal Jacket]]'' and ''[[Hamburger Hill]]'' (both released in 1987), ''[[BAT*21]]'' (1988) as well as ''[[The Iron Triangle]]'' and ''[[The Siege of Firebase Gloria]]'' (both released in 1989).  ''Platoon'' was also the first in Stone's unofficial "trilogy" of Vietnam War-themed films which included 1989's ''[[Born on the Fourth of July]]'' and 1993's ''[[Heaven & Earth]]''.
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-=Rifles=
+=Rifles / Carbines=
 ==M16==
-Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 rifle series|M16]] as it lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
+Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original [[M16 Rifle|M16]]. The rifle has an A1 flash hider, but lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
-[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|500px|thumb|none|An M16 with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common in Vietnam War movies in the 1980s and 1970s - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|500px|thumb|none|An original M16 (SP1) rifle with a birdcage flash hider and a 20 round magazine. M16s like this were common substitutes for [[M16A1]]s in Vietnam War movies in the 1970s and 1980s - 5.56x45mm]]
 [[Image:Platoon Crawford M16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In the center, Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) holds an M16.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonAR15-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|603px|Crawford ([[Chris Pedersen]]) with his M16 at the ready.  Note the lack of a forward assist.]]
 ==M16A1==
-Soldiers of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, ''25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"'' carry [[M16 rifle series|M16A1s]], most commonly seen in the hands of Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]). Also carrying the M16A1 are Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]), Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]), Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) and Sgt. Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]).
+Soldiers of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, ''25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"'' carry [[M16A1]]s, most commonly seen in the hands of PVT Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]). M16A1s are also carried by Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]), Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]), Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) and Sergeant Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]).
 [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM16replica-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Big Harold ([[Forest Whitaker]]) humps the bush while on patrol with his M16A1.]]
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 [[Image:PlatoonM16A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Taylor fires his M16A1 during a night ambush.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM16A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manny ([[Corkey Ford]]) with his M16A1.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Taylor with his M16A1 at the ready.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonM16A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) with his [[M16A1]] at the ready.]]
-[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1's resting in their laps.  Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film.  He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]
+[[Image:Platoon 501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|From left to right, both Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) and Rhah ([[Francesco Quinn]]) have their M16A1's resting in their laps. Galotti served as a US Marine during the Gulf War and was an assistant technical adviser on this film. He is since become a prolific movie armorer.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM16A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Francis ([[Corey Glover]]) fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM16A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Taylor fires his M16A1 during the final stand.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, Sgt. Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonM16replica-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|On the left, SGT Red O'Neill ([[John C. McGinley]]) with his M16A1.]]
 ==Colt Model 653P==
-Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lt. Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[M16 rifle series#Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in (albeit poorly) for the XM177E1 or E2. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.
+SGT Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]), SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]), and Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) are armed with [[Colt Model 653|Colt Model 653P]] carbines, noted by their rounded forward assist buttons and 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in (albeit poorly) for the [[XM177|XM177E1 or XM177E2 Carbines]]. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.
-[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt Model 653 Carbine  - 5.56mm NATO]]
+[[Image:ColtM653Carbine.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt Model 653 'M16A1 Carbine' - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
-[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]
+[[Image:PlatoonColt654-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) approaches a dead Vietnamese soldier with his Colt Model 653P at the ready. Note how he keeps two mags taped together "jungle-style".]]
 [[Image:PlatoonColt654-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barnes locks and loads his Model 653P.]]
-[[Image:Platoon Barnes ColtModel653P.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Barnes stands with his Model 653P over a wounded NVA soldier .]]
+[[Image:Platoon Barnes ColtModel653P.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Barnes stands with his Colt 653P over a wounded NVA soldier .]]
-[[File:Bercolt.jpg|thumb|none|301px|SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) holds his M653P in a production image.]]
+[[File:Bercolt.jpg|thumb|none|301px|SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) holds his M653P in a production image.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonColt654-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Barnes raises his Model 653P.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonColt654-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Barnes raises his [[Colt Model 653|Colt Model 653P]].]]
-[[Image:PlatoonColt654-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) with his Colt 653P.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonColt654-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) with his Colt 653P.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonColt654-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of Elias' Model 653P.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonColt654-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lt. Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) with his Colt 653P.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonColt654-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lieutenant Wolfe ([[Mark Moses]]) with his Colt 653P.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonColt654-8.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Wolfe fires his 653P during the final stand.]]
 ==Norinco Type 56==
-The [[AK-47|Norinco Type 56]] is the weapon of choice of the NVA soldiers, many of which feature "pig-sticker" under folder bayonets. They are noted as Chinese Type 56 rifles based on their hooded front sights. Only the milled receiver variant of this rifle was actually used during the war. Towards the end of the film, both SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) and Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) are seen using these rifles, picked up from dead Vietnamese soldiers.
+The [[Norinco Type 56]] is the weapon of choice of the NVA soldiers, many of which feature "pig-sticker" under folder bayonets. They are noted as Chinese Type 56 rifles based on their hooded front sights. Only the milled receiver variant of this rifle was actually used during the war. Towards the end of the film, both SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) and Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) are seen using these rifles, picked up from dead Vietnamese soldiers.
 [[Image:Early type 56.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56, early model with milled receiver and with pig-sticker bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
 [[Image:PlatoonType56-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An NVA soldier approaches Taylor's position armed with a Norinco Type 56.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonType56-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Type 56 is seen abandoned when the soldiers search the bunker. Note folding bayonet.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonType56-3.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A Type 56 is seen behind SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]).]]
+[[Image:PlatoonType56-3.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A Type 56 is seen behind SSG Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]).]]
 [[Image:PlatoonType56-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Vietnamese hand out Type 56 to the troops as they prepare to assault during the final stand.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonType56-7.jpg|thumb|none|602px|SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) wields a Type 56 during the final stand.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonType56-7.jpg|thumb|none|602px|SSG Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) wields a Type 56 during the final stand.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonType56-8.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A shell-shocked Pvt. Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) picks up Type 56 from a dead Vietnamese soldier.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonType56-8.jpg|thumb|none|602px|A shell-shocked PVT Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) picks up Type 56 from a dead Vietnamese soldier.]]
 [[Image:Platoon Taylor Type56.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Taylor approaches a wounded soldier with the Type 56.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonType56-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taylor gets ready to fire the Type 56.]]
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 =Machine Guns=
 ==M60 machine gun==
-The [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine gun]], sometimes affectionately called "The Pig" by US soldiers in Vietnam, is carried primarily by King ([[Keith David]]) in the film. As was typical in Vietnam, the M60 is seen in the film operated by two soldiers, a gunner and an assistant gunner who "feeds" the ammo.
+The [[M60 machine gun]], sometimes affectionately called "The Pig" by US soldiers in Vietnam, is carried primarily by King ([[Keith David]]) in the film. As was typical in Vietnam, the M60 is seen in the film operated by two soldiers, a gunner and an assistant gunner who "feeds" the ammo.
 [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm]]
-[[Image:PlatoonM60-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lugs the 23 lb. [[M60 machine gun|"Pig"]] on his shoulders on patrol.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonM60-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|SGT Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lugs the 23 lb. [[M60 machine gun|"Pig"]] on his shoulders on patrol.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM60-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Lerner ([[Johnny Depp]]) sits on watch with his M60 behind him.]]
 [[Image:Platoon Tex M60MG.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Tex ([[David Neidorf]]) fires the M60 during the ambush while Pvt. Junior Martin ([[Reggie Johnson]]) feeds him the ammunition belt.]]
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 ==Browning M2HB==
-A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB .50 cal]] is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after the final stand.
+A [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine gun is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after the final stand.
-[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - 50 BMG)]]
+[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM2-50cal.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A gunner on the M2HB .50 cal as the M113 drives in. Director [[Oliver Stone]] noted in his DVD commentary for the film that APC soldiers were notorious for displaying Nazi paraphernalia on their vehicles, hence the swastika flag tied to the antenna.]]
 [[Image:Platoon M113 M2HB.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A side-shot of the M2HB on the APC.]]
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 ==Remington 870 Wingmaster==
 Bunny ([[Kevin Dillon]]) uses a [[Remington 870]] Wingmaster shotgun with open blade sights throughout the film.
-[[Image:Remington870SlugGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 - 12 gauge]]
+[[Image:Remington870SlugGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Slug Gun - 12 Gauge]]
 [[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Bunny ([[Kevin Dillon]]) fires his Remington 870.]]
-[[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lets Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) "ride shotgun" with an 870.  This particular scene was referenced in a Season 3 episode of ''[[Justified - Season 3|Justified]]''.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sergeant Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lets Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) "ride shotgun" with an 870.  This particular scene was referenced in a Season 3 episode of ''[[Justified - Season 3|Justified]]''.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bunny leaves the village with his 870 in hand. Note the stainless trigger guard, which helps I.D. it as the same shotgun in other scenes.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|King ([[Keith David]]) with the same 870.]]
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 [[Image:PlatoonRem870deer-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bunny shows his war face as he pumps his 870.]]
-=Sidearms=
+=Handguns=
-== M1911A1 ==
+==M1911A1==
-The [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm for all of the NCOs and Officers in the film. It is most prominently seen used by Sgt. Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) when he does tunnel rat duty and SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he uses it to threaten a little girl in the village to get her father to talk.
+The [[M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm for all of the NCOs and Officers in the film. It is most prominently seen used by SGT Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) when he does tunnel rat duty and SSG Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he uses it to threaten a little girl in the village to get her father to talk.
 [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
-[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen in Sgt. Elias Grodin's ([[Willem Dafoe]]) holster.]]
+[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen in Sergeant Elias Grodin's ([[Willem Dafoe]]) holster.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tex's ([[David Neidorf]]) M1911A1 sits next to his helmet.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Elias on tunnel-rat duty with his flashlight and .45 at the ready.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Elias fires his .45.]]
-[[Image:Platoon 2.jpg‎|thumb|none|601px|SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) threatens a little girl with his .45 in the village.]]‎
+[[Image:Platoon 2.jpg‎|thumb|none|601px|Staff Sergeant Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) threatens a little girl with his .45 in the village.]]‎
 [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The Battalion Commander (director [[Oliver Stone]] in a cameo) is seen with a .45 in a tanker-style shoulder holster.]]
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 ==M72 LAW==
 An [[M72 LAW]] is seen strapped on top of Pvt. Chris Taylor's ([[Charlie Sheen]]) pack. It is also seen used by SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) during the final stand.
-[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72 LAW 66mm.]]
+[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72 LAW - 66mm]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An M72 LAW is seen strapped to the pack of Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]).]]
-[[File:Platoon 504.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M72A2 carried on top of Taylor's pack.  Note that the taped-up covers on the launcher.   ]]
+[[File:Platoon 504.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M72A2 carried on top of Taylor's pack.  Note that the taped-up covers on the launcher.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Taylor's M72 LAW carried on his pack when in the village.]]
 [[File:Morehouse M72LAW.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Morehouse ([[Kevin Eshelman]]) carries an M16A1 rifle and M72 LAW.]]
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 ==M79 grenade launcher==
-While never seen used in the film, the [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by several soldiers during the film, including Tubbs (Andrew B. Clark), a member of Red's squad.
+While never seen used in the film, the [[M79 grenade launcher]] AKA the "Blooper" is carried by several soldiers during the film, including Tubbs (Andrew B. Clark), a member of Red's squad.
-[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 "Blooper" 40mm.]]
+[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 "Blooper" - 40mm]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM79GL-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A soldier out on patrol with his M79 grenade launcher.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM79GL-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Tubbs searches the village with his M79 in hand.]]
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 ==B-40==
 Several NVA soldiers are armed with [[RPG-2|B-40's]], a Vietnamese copy of the RPG-2.
-[[Image:Rpg-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-2 40mm with PG-2 rocket]]
+[[Image:Rpg-2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPG-2 with PG-2 rocket - 40mm]]
 [[Image:PlatoonRPG-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A Vietnamese soldier with a B-40.]]
 [[Image:Platoon NVA B40.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Vietnamese soldiers prepare to fire a B-40 at a bunker during the climatic battle. ]]
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 ==M26 Hand Grenade==
 The [[M26 hand grenade]] is seen as the standard issue grenade carried by the members of 1st Platoon.
-[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]]
+[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM26lemon-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|As Pvt. Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]) glances at the claymore detonator, several M26 grenades are visible.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonM26lemon-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A primed M26 grenade rolls around before detonating.]]
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 ==M34 White Phosphorous Grenade==
 Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) is seen throwing an [[M34 White Phosphorous grenade]] (also called "Willy Pete" - slang for White Phosphorous) in one of the rice wells during the raid of the village. SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) also uses an M34 Grenade handed to him by Tony ([[Ivan Kane]]) to destroy one of the underground tunnels, this time yelling "Willie Pete!" when he throws the grenade.
-[[Image:M34 2-1-.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M34 White Phosphorous grenade]]
+[[Image:M34 2-1-.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M34 White Phosphorous grenade]]
 [[Image:Platoon Barnes Ebenhoch M34WP.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Tony ([[Ivan Kane]]) hands SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) an M34 White Phosphorous grenade.]]
 [[Image:PlatoonThermite.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) readies an M34 White Phosphorous grenade to be tossed into well.]]
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 ==Type 67 Stick Grenade==
 The Chinese [[Type 67 stick grenade]] is seen also carried by NVA forces in the film.   Several grenades are seen in a hidden weapons cache that is being prepared to be detonated.
-[[Image:Type67Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|140px|left|Type 67 hand grenade]]
+[[Image:Type67Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|none|Type 67 hand grenade]]
 [[Image:Platoon 213.jpg|thumb|none|601px| Several grenades are seen in a hidden weapons cache that is being prepared to be detonated.]]

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Rifles / Carbines

M16

M16A1

Colt Model 653P

Norinco Type 56

Machine Guns

M60 machine gun

Browning M2HB

Shotguns

Remington 870 Wingmaster

Handguns

M1911A1

Launchers

M72 LAW

M79 grenade launcher

B-40

Grenades

M26 Hand Grenade

M34 White Phosphorous Grenade

Type 67 Stick Grenade

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