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[[Image:Full Metal Jacket- 1987.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987)]]
 
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'''''Full Metal Jacket''''' is the 1987 Vietnam War film directed by [[Stanley Kubrick]] that follows a US Marine nicknamed "Joker" ([[Matthew Modine]]) through his initiation into Marine boot camp up to his tour in Vietnam as a reporter for ''Stars and Stripes''.  Upon his deployment, Joker and his fellow Marines find themselves in the midst of the Battle of Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive. With a screenplay adapted from Gustav Hasford's novel "The Short-Timers", ''Full Metal Jacket'' provided breakthrough acting roles for [[Vincent D'Onofrio]] and [[R. Lee Ermey]], who was a former Marine drill instructor prior to his iconic role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the film. At the time of its premiere, the film was part of a wave of Vietnam War-related theatrical releases, and was unfairly compared to [[Oliver Stone]]'s ''[[Platoon]]'' (which was released just over six months prior to this film). The film's title refers to a bullet usually consisting of a soft lead core encased in a shell made of harder material, typically of metal. 
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'''''Full Metal Jacket''''' is the 1987 Vietnam War film directed by [[Stanley Kubrick]] (''[[Paths of Glory]]'') that follows a Marine reporter nicknamed Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) through his initiation into Marine boot camp up until his involvement in the Battle of Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive. The screenplay was adapted from Gustav Hasford's novel "The Short-Timers", the film provided breakthrough acting roles for [[R. Lee Ermey]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]]. At the time, the film was unfairly compared to [[Oliver Stone]]'s ''[[Platoon]]'' (which was released just over six months prior to this film).
 
  
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'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Full Metal Jacket'':'''
 
  
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== M14 Rifle ==
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The [[M14 Rifle|M14 rifle]] features prominently in the U.S. Marine boot camp scenes in the film. Once the Marines arrive in Vietnam they are issued [[M16 rifle series|M16]]s. It is with an M14 rifle locked and loaded with full metal jacketed 7.62x51mm NATO ammo that Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) uses on both Gunnery Sgt. Hartman ([[R. Lee Ermey]]) and himself.
 
  
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=Rifles=
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==M14==
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The [[M14 Rifle]] features prominently in the U.S. Marine boot camp scenes in the film. Once the Marines arrive in Vietnam they are issued [[M16 rifle series|M16]]s. The M14 rifle is notably seen in the film 'locked and loaded' with 7.62x51mm NATO rounds when Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) is confronted first by Pvt. "Joker" ([[Matthew Modine]]), and then Gunnery Sergeant Hartman ([[R. Lee Ermey]]), in the 'head'.  When Joker asks if the rounds were live, Pyle responds, ''"Seven-Six-Two millimeter, Full Metal Jacket"''.
 
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M14.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"There are many like it, but this one is mine." Pvt. Pyle ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) with his [[M14 Rifle|M14]] along with the rest of the boots recite the Rifleman's creed as a prayer before bed.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 241.jpg|thumb|600px|none|''"This is my rifle."'' <BR> Private "Joker" ([[Matthew Modine]]) with his [[M14 Rifle]] in bed.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M14-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for fightin', this is for fun!" Gunnery Sgt. Hartman marches with the men.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M14.jpg|thumb|601px|none|''"There are many like it, but this one is mine."'' <BR> Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) with his M14 along with the rest of the boots recite the Rifleman's creed as a prayer before bed.]]
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[[Image:Fmj20.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) fires the M14 on the range and shoots the most accurate.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M14-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|''"This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for fightin', this is for fun!"'' <BR> Gunnery Sgt. Hartman ([[R. Lee Ermey]]) marches with the men.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 201.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) helps Pyle ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) train with his [[M14 Rifle|M14]].]]
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[[Image:Fmj20.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pvt. Pyle ([[Vincent D'Onofrio]]) fires the M14 on the range and shoots the most accurate.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 224.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The boots conduct a bayonet charge with their M14 rifles.]]
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[[File:FMJ 661.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Seven-Six-Two millimeter, Full Metal Jacket"''. <BR> Pyle loads his M14 magazine with live rounds.]]
  
 
==USAF M16 (Colt Model 604)==
 
==USAF M16 (Colt Model 604)==
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The [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] appears in the film as the standard-issue weapon of most of the US Marines in Vietnam. Since the film takes place during the Tet offensive in 1968, the use of M16s is correct since it was adopted by the USMC in 1967. However, the rifle adopted by the USMC was the [[M16A1]] whereas the rifle featured in the film is a Colt Model 604, which was the version of the M16 adopted by the US Air Force which lacked a forward assist and had the partial magazine fence of the [[M16A1#XM16E1_Rifle|M16E1]]. Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) has his M16 with two magazines taped together "jungle style", a practice that originated during World War II for the [[Thompson]] that was carried over to the M16 during Vietnam. During his encounter with the VC sniper, Pvt. Joker's rifle jams on him, something early M16's were notorious for due to poor maintenance habits and faulty ammunition.
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The [[M16 Rifle]] appears in the film as the standard-issue weapon of most of the US Marines in Vietnam. Since the film takes place during the Tet offensive in 1968, the use of M16s is correct since it was adopted by the USMC in 1967. However, the particular rifle adopted by the USMC was the [[M16A1]] whereas the rifle featured in the film is a Colt Model 604, which was the version of the M16 adopted by the US Air Force which lacked a forward assist and had the partial magazine fence of the [[XM16E1]]. "Cowboy" ([[Arliss Howard]]) has his M16 with two magazines taped together 'jungle style', a practice that originated during World War II for the [[Thompson]] that was carried over to the M16 during Vietnam. During his encounter with the VC sniper, Pvt. Joker's rifle jams on him, something early M16's were notorious for due to poor maintenance habits and faulty ammunition.
 
[[File:USAF Colt Model 604.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"USAF" M16 (Colt Model 604) - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:USAF Colt Model 604.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"USAF" M16 (Colt Model 604) - 5.56x45mm]]
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[[Image:Fmj6.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Crazy Earl ([[Kieron Jecchinis]]) holds his M16 after shooting some NVA.]]
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[[File:FMJ 217.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"Crazy Earl" ([[Kieron Jecchinis]]) is seen without a magazine in his 604 rifle, probably having dumped it after shooting. Note that just before this scene, there was a glaring continuity error (for a Kubrick film), as he still had a mag in the rifle.]]
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[[Image:Fmj29.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) fires his M16 at the NVA sniper. Note the mags taped "jungle style".]]
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[[File:FMJ 566.jpg|thumb|600px|none|However, this scene right after the above shows Earl now dropping out the empty mag before he inserts a new one. Note the rifle is held in his right hand.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rafterman ([[Kevyn Major Howard]]) unloads his [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] into the VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]).]]
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[[File:FMJ_220.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In another continuity error, this angle shows Earl reloading and firing his rifle left-handed.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ducking the snipers' fire, Pvt. Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) lets go of his [[M16 rifle series#M16 Rifle|M16 rifle]] and lets it fall to the ground, after it jams on him.]]
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[[Image:Fmj6.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Crazy Earl ([[Kieron Jecchinis]]) holds his M16 after shooting some NVA soldiers. Note he is now again holding the rifle right-handed.]]
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[[Image:Fmj29.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) fires his M16 at the NVA sniper. Note the mags taped "jungle style".]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M16.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Rafterman ([[Kevyn Major Howard]]) unloads his [[M16 Rifle]].]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ducking the snipers' fire, Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) lets go of his [[M16 Rifle]] and lets it fall to the ground, after it jams on him.]]
  
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==MGC Replica M16 rifle==
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==MGC Replica M16==
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A number of characters were seen carrying [[M16|MGC M16]] Replica rifles for scenes where they didn't carry the blank-firing M16 rifles.
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In the scenes where blank-firing weapons were not needed, the Marines are seen carrying [[MGC M16]] Replica rifles.  This was done because of the high cost of renting blank-firing weapons for the long shooting schedule of the film.
 
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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.]]
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[[Image:FullMetalJacket MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production image of [[Matthew Modine]] as Pvt. Joker holding a Model Gun Corp MGC M16 as he walks a column.]]
 
 
[[Image:Fmj25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) holds the replica MGC M16. Note the fake forward assist indicating that this is the replica.]]
 
[[Image:Fmj25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) holds the replica MGC M16. Note the fake forward assist indicating that this is the replica.]]
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[[Image:Fmj23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[Image:Fmj23.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) holding a Model Gun Corp MGC M16 as he walks a column.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Crazy Earl is carrying an [[MGC M16]] replica rifle.]]
  
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== M60 ==
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==XM16E1==
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What appears to be an [[XM16E1 Rifle]] is seen in the hands of a Marine.
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[[Image:XM16E1 real.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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).]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M72-LAW.jpg|thumb|601px|none|Just visible in-frame on the right is an XM16E1 being used by a Marine. Note the forward assist.]]
  
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The Doorgunner ([[Tim Colceri]]) on the H-34 Choctaw helicopter that takes Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) and Rafterman ([[Kevyn Major Howard]]) to join Pvt. Cowboy's ([[Arliss Howard]]) 1st Platoon repeatedly fires an [[M60 machine gun]] at random Vietnamese they pass. The M60 is also the weapon Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries throughout the film. Pvt. Joker can also be seen firing an M60 when their base is attacked at the start of the Tet Offensive.
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==SA Vz.58==
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The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) that engages the Marines is armed with a Czech-made [[SA Vz.58 assault rifle|SA Vz.58]]. It should be also noted that the Sa vz 58 series rifles were commonly used by the Việt Cộng and the North Vietnamese Army alongside the more predominant Soviet [[AK-47]] (including the chinese copy [[Type 56]]) and [[SKS rifle]]s; all used the Soviet 7.62x39mm round.
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[[Image:800px-Sa 58-JH01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SA Vz.58 - 7.62x39mm]]
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[[Image:Fmj34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier runs through the flames with an SA Vz.58 during the Tet Offensive]]
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[[Image:FMJ-AK-47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) with her SA Vz.58.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-Sa-vz-58.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) lines up her SA Vz.58 on Eightball ([[Dorian Harewood]]).]]
  
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==M60==
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The Doorgunner ([[Tim Colceri]]) on the Westland Wessex helicopter (standing in for an H-34 Choctaw) that takes Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) and Rafterman ([[Kevyn Major Howard]]) to join Cowboy's ([[Arliss Howard]]) 1st Platoon repeatedly fires an [[M60 machine gun]] at random Vietnamese they pass. The M60 is also the weapon Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) carries throughout the film. Pvt. Joker can also be seen firing an M60 when their base is attacked at the start of the Tet Offensive.
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M60.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The Doorgunner ([[Tim Colceri]]) with his [[M60 machine gun]].]]
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[[Image:Fmj001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) operates the M60 as the Marines prepare for the NVA assault on the base.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M60-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) hugs the dirt and his [[M60 machine gun|M60]].]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M60.jpg|thumb|601px|none|The Doorgunner ([[Tim Colceri]]) with his [[M60 machine gun]].]]
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[[Image:Fmj001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joker holds the M60 as the Marines prepare for the NVA assault on the base.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M60-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"Animal Mother" ([[Adam Baldwin]]) hugs the dirt and his M60. The quote on his helmet ("I am become death") is from Hindu scripture, and was quoted by the "father of the atomic bomb", J. Robert Oppenheimer.]]
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[[Image:Fmj005.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"Better you than me" Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) shoulders his M60 while looking over the dead Marines.]]
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[[Image:Fmj005.jpg|thumb|600px|none|''"Better you than me."'' <BR> Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) shoulders his M60 while looking over the dead Marines.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 406.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother lays down fire with the M60.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 406.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother lays down fire with the [[M60 machine gun]].]]
 
[[Image:FMJ 401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother charges into the city blazing away with the M60.]]
 
[[Image:FMJ 401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother charges into the city blazing away with the M60.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother fires the M60.]]
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[[Image:FMJ 402.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Animal Mother ([[Adam Baldwin]]) fires the M60.]]
  
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==Browning M2HB==
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Several [[Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns mounted on M41A Walker Bulldog tanks are seen firing in the background of several scenes.
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[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)]]
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[[Image:Fmj22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A .50 cal [[Browning M2HB]] is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tank.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-Browning-M2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tanks as they enter Hue.]]
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[[File:FMJ 662.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A camera crew captures a tanker using the M2 atop the Walker Bulldog tank.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-Browning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An M2HB is glimpsed behind Animal Mother.]]
  
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Pvt. Joker draws his [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|M1911A1]] pistol after his [[M16 rifle series|M16 rifle]] jams on him. He uses the .45 to "waste" the already-wounded VC sniper.
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==M1911A1==
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
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Pvt. Joker draws his [[M1911A1]] pistol after his [[M16 Rifle]] jams on him.  
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[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|300px|none|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]]
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[[File:FMJ 205.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pvt. Joker draws his [[M1911A1]] pistol after his M16 jams on him. ]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-1911.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pvt. Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) with his M1911 drawn.]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-1911.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Pvt. Joker ([[Matthew Modine]]) with his M1911 drawn.]]
  
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The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) that engages the Marines is armed with a Czech-made [[SA Vz.58 assault rifle|SA Vz.58]]. It should be also noted that the Sa vz 58 series rifles were commonly used by the Việt Cộng and the North Vietnamese Army alongside the more predominant [[AK-47]] and [[SKS rifle]]s; all used the Soviet 7.62x39mm round.
 
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[[Image:800px-Sa 58-JH01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SA Vz.58 - 7.62x39mm]]
 
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[[Image:Fmj34.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NVA soldier runs through the flames with an SA Vz.58 during the Tet Offensive]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-AK-47.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) with her SA Vz.58.]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-Sa-vz-58.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The VC sniper ([[Ngoc Le]]) lines up her SA Vz.58 on Eightball ([[Dorian Harewood]]).]]
 
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==M72 LAW==
 
==M72 LAW==
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A U.S. Marine is seen using the 66mm [[M72 LAW]] while attempting to take down a VC sniper in Hue.
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]]
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[[Image:FMJ-M72-LAW.jpg|thumb|601px|none|A U.S. Marine firing an [[M72 LAW]].]]
  
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We briefly see a U.S. Marine firing a 66mm [[M72 LAW]] at the VC Sniper's ([[Ngoc Le]]) position.
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==M79 Grenade Launcher==
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[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-M72-LAW.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A U.S. Marine firing an [[M72 LAW]].]]
 
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The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is mainly carried by T.H.E. Rock ([[Sal Lopez]]) in the film.
 
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is mainly carried by T.H.E. Rock ([[Sal Lopez]]) in the film.
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[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
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[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 grenade launcher - 40mm]]
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[[Image:FMJ 81.jpg|thumb|600px|none|T.H.E. Rock ([[Sal Lopez]]) hits the dirt carrying the M79.]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-M79-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|T.H.E. Rock ([[Sal Lopez]]) fires his 40mm [[M79 grenade launcher]] during the Battle of Hue.]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-M79-3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|T.H.E. Rock ([[Sal Lopez]]) fires his 40mm [[M79 grenade launcher]] during the Battle of Hue.]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-M79-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|T.H.E. Rock firing his [[M79 grenade launcher|M79]].]]
 
[[Image:FMJ-M79-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|T.H.E. Rock firing his [[M79 grenade launcher|M79]].]]
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==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun==
 
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Several [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] heavy machine guns mounted on M41A Walker Bulldog tanks are seen firing in the background of several scenes.
 
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[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB .50 BMG in vehicle mounting]]
 
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[[Image:Fmj22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A .50 cal Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tank.]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-Browning-M2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A .50 cal Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tanks as they enter Hue.]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-Browning-M2-2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An M2HB is glimpsed behind Animal Mother.]]
 
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== Daisy Red Ryder ==
 
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Crazy Earl carries a lever action Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in addition to his [[M16 rifle series|M-16]] throughout the movie, as carried by his character in the book on which the film is based, ''The Short Timers'', although we never see it closely.
 
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[[Image:FMJ-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in "Full Metal Jacket" (arrow). Also, note how the character of Crazy Earl is carrying an MGC [[M16]] replica rifle.]]
 
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[[Image:FMJ-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in "Full Metal Jacket" (arrow)]]
 
  
 
==M26 Hand Grenade==
 
==M26 Hand Grenade==
 
[[M26 hand grenade]]s are seen several times on the flak vests of various Marines in Hue.
 
[[M26 hand grenade]]s are seen several times on the flak vests of various Marines in Hue.
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[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M26 "Lemon" hand grenade.]]
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[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 "Lemon" hand grenade.]]
 
[[Image:Fmj21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joker gets a dressing-down from a Marine Colonel, a pair of M26 hand grenades visible on his vest above his camera]]
 
[[Image:Fmj21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joker gets a dressing-down from a Marine Colonel, a pair of M26 hand grenades visible on his vest above his camera]]
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[[Image:FMJ 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cowboy ([[Arliss Howard]]) carries the grenade on his vest.]]
  
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== M67 Hand Grenade ==
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==M67 Hand Grenade==
 
Several Marines carry [[M67 hand grenade]]s on their flak vests as well. An interesting note about this is that during the late-1960's (when the events of the film take place), the M67 was just starting to see use among frontline US military units, and beginning to phase out older designs such as the M26 hand grenade mentioned above.
 
Several Marines carry [[M67 hand grenade]]s on their flak vests as well. An interesting note about this is that during the late-1960's (when the events of the film take place), the M67 was just starting to see use among frontline US military units, and beginning to phase out older designs such as the M26 hand grenade mentioned above.
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[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation grenade]]
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[[Image:Fmj24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Touchdown ([[Ed O'Ross]]) has an M67 grenade on his vest.]]
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==Daisy Red Ryder BB gun==
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Crazy Earl carries a lever-action [[Daisy Red Ryder]] BB gun in addition to his [[M16 rifle series|M-16]] throughout the movie, as carried by his character in the book on which the film is based, ''The Short Timers''.
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[[Image:199852_lg.jpg|thumb|none|501px|Daisy Red Ryder BB gun]]
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[[Image:FMJ-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The stock of Daisy Red Ryder BB gun is seen sticking out of Crazy Earl's pack. Crazy Earl is carrying an MGC [[M16]] replica rifle.]]
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[[Image:FMJ-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Daisy Red Ryder BB gun is seen on the right on the ground next to Crazy Earl.]]
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[[File:FMJ_663.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the battle of Hue, Crazy Earl holds his Red Ryder instead of M16 rifle.]]
  
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[[Image:M67.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation grenade]]
 
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[[Image:Fmj24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Touchdown ([[Ed O'Ross]]) has an M67 grenade on his vest.]]
 
  
 
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Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Full Metal Jacket is the 1987 Vietnam War film directed by Stanley Kubrick that follows a US Marine nicknamed "Joker" (Matthew Modine) through his initiation into Marine boot camp up to his tour in Vietnam as a reporter for Stars and Stripes. Upon his deployment, Joker and his fellow Marines find themselves in the midst of the Battle of Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive. With a screenplay adapted from Gustav Hasford's novel "The Short-Timers", Full Metal Jacket provided breakthrough acting roles for Vincent D'Onofrio and R. Lee Ermey, who was a former Marine drill instructor prior to his iconic role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the film. At the time of its premiere, the film was part of a wave of Vietnam War-related theatrical releases, and was unfairly compared to Oliver Stone's Platoon (which was released just over six months prior to this film). The film's title refers to a bullet usually consisting of a soft lead core encased in a shell made of harder material, typically of metal.



The following weapons were used in the film Full Metal Jacket:


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Rifles

M14

The M14 Rifle features prominently in the U.S. Marine boot camp scenes in the film. Once the Marines arrive in Vietnam they are issued M16s. The M14 rifle is notably seen in the film 'locked and loaded' with 7.62x51mm NATO rounds when Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence (Vincent D'Onofrio) is confronted first by Pvt. "Joker" (Matthew Modine), and then Gunnery Sergeant Hartman (R. Lee Ermey), in the 'head'. When Joker asks if the rounds were live, Pyle responds, "Seven-Six-Two millimeter, Full Metal Jacket".

M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO
"This is my rifle."
Private "Joker" (Matthew Modine) with his M14 Rifle in bed.
"There are many like it, but this one is mine."
Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence (Vincent D'Onofrio) with his M14 along with the rest of the boots recite the Rifleman's creed as a prayer before bed.
"This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for fightin', this is for fun!"
Gunnery Sgt. Hartman (R. Lee Ermey) marches with the men.
Joker (Matthew Modine) helps Pyle (Vincent D'Onofrio) train with his M14.
Pvt. Pyle (Vincent D'Onofrio) fires the M14 on the range and shoots the most accurate.
The boots conduct a bayonet charge with their M14 rifles.
"Seven-Six-Two millimeter, Full Metal Jacket".
Pyle loads his M14 magazine with live rounds.

USAF M16 (Colt Model 604)

The M16 Rifle appears in the film as the standard-issue weapon of most of the US Marines in Vietnam. Since the film takes place during the Tet offensive in 1968, the use of M16s is correct since it was adopted by the USMC in 1967. However, the particular rifle adopted by the USMC was the M16A1 whereas the rifle featured in the film is a Colt Model 604, which was the version of the M16 adopted by the US Air Force which lacked a forward assist and had the partial magazine fence of the XM16E1. "Cowboy" (Arliss Howard) has his M16 with two magazines taped together 'jungle style', a practice that originated during World War II for the Thompson that was carried over to the M16 during Vietnam. During his encounter with the VC sniper, Pvt. Joker's rifle jams on him, something early M16's were notorious for due to poor maintenance habits and faulty ammunition.

"USAF" M16 (Colt Model 604) - 5.56x45mm
"Crazy Earl" (Kieron Jecchinis) is seen without a magazine in his 604 rifle, probably having dumped it after shooting. Note that just before this scene, there was a glaring continuity error (for a Kubrick film), as he still had a mag in the rifle.
However, this scene right after the above shows Earl now dropping out the empty mag before he inserts a new one. Note the rifle is held in his right hand.
In another continuity error, this angle shows Earl reloading and firing his rifle left-handed.
Crazy Earl (Kieron Jecchinis) holds his M16 after shooting some NVA soldiers. Note he is now again holding the rifle right-handed.
Cowboy (Arliss Howard) fires his M16 at the NVA sniper. Note the mags taped "jungle style".
Rafterman (Kevyn Major Howard) unloads his M16 Rifle.
Ducking the snipers' fire, Joker (Matthew Modine) lets go of his M16 Rifle and lets it fall to the ground, after it jams on him.

MGC Replica M16

In the scenes where blank-firing weapons were not needed, the Marines are seen carrying MGC M16 Replica rifles. This was done because of the high cost of renting blank-firing weapons for the long shooting schedule of the film.

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.
Cowboy (Arliss Howard) holds the replica MGC M16. Note the fake forward assist indicating that this is the replica.
Joker (Matthew Modine) holding a Model Gun Corp MGC M16 as he walks a column.
Crazy Earl is carrying an MGC M16 replica rifle.

XM16E1

What appears to be an XM16E1 Rifle is seen in the hands of a Marine.

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).
Just visible in-frame on the right is an XM16E1 being used by a Marine. Note the forward assist.

SA Vz.58

The VC sniper (Ngoc Le) that engages the Marines is armed with a Czech-made SA Vz.58. It should be also noted that the Sa vz 58 series rifles were commonly used by the Việt Cộng and the North Vietnamese Army alongside the more predominant Soviet AK-47 (including the chinese copy Type 56) and SKS rifles; all used the Soviet 7.62x39mm round.

SA Vz.58 - 7.62x39mm
An NVA soldier runs through the flames with an SA Vz.58 during the Tet Offensive
The VC sniper (Ngoc Le) with her SA Vz.58.
The VC sniper (Ngoc Le) lines up her SA Vz.58 on Eightball (Dorian Harewood).

Machine Guns

M60

The Doorgunner (Tim Colceri) on the Westland Wessex helicopter (standing in for an H-34 Choctaw) that takes Joker (Matthew Modine) and Rafterman (Kevyn Major Howard) to join Cowboy's (Arliss Howard) 1st Platoon repeatedly fires an M60 machine gun at random Vietnamese they pass. The M60 is also the weapon Animal Mother (Adam Baldwin) carries throughout the film. Pvt. Joker can also be seen firing an M60 when their base is attacked at the start of the Tet Offensive.

M60 GPMG - 7.62x51mm NATO
Joker (Matthew Modine) operates the M60 as the Marines prepare for the NVA assault on the base.
The Doorgunner (Tim Colceri) with his M60 machine gun.
"Animal Mother" (Adam Baldwin) hugs the dirt and his M60. The quote on his helmet ("I am become death") is from Hindu scripture, and was quoted by the "father of the atomic bomb", J. Robert Oppenheimer.
"Better you than me."
Animal Mother (Adam Baldwin) shoulders his M60 while looking over the dead Marines.
Animal Mother lays down fire with the M60 machine gun.
Animal Mother charges into the city blazing away with the M60.
Animal Mother (Adam Baldwin) fires the M60.

Browning M2HB

Several Browning M2HB heavy machine guns mounted on M41A Walker Bulldog tanks are seen firing in the background of several scenes.

Browning M2HB in vehicle mounting - .50 BMG (12.7x99mm)
A .50 cal Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tank.
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on the M41A Walker Bulldog tanks as they enter Hue.
A camera crew captures a tanker using the M2 atop the Walker Bulldog tank.
An M2HB is glimpsed behind Animal Mother.

Handguns

M1911A1

Pvt. Joker draws his M1911A1 pistol after his M16 Rifle jams on him.

M1911A1 - .45 ACP
Pvt. Joker draws his M1911A1 pistol after his M16 jams on him.
Pvt. Joker (Matthew Modine) with his M1911 drawn.

Other

M72 LAW

A U.S. Marine is seen using the 66mm M72 LAW while attempting to take down a VC sniper in Hue.

M72A2 LAW - 66mm
A U.S. Marine firing an M72 LAW.

M79 Grenade Launcher

The M79 grenade launcher is mainly carried by T.H.E. Rock (Sal Lopez) in the film.

M79 grenade launcher - 40mm
T.H.E. Rock (Sal Lopez) hits the dirt carrying the M79.
T.H.E. Rock (Sal Lopez) fires his 40mm M79 grenade launcher during the Battle of Hue.
T.H.E. Rock firing his M79.

M26 Hand Grenade

M26 hand grenades are seen several times on the flak vests of various Marines in Hue.

M26 "Lemon" hand grenade.
Joker gets a dressing-down from a Marine Colonel, a pair of M26 hand grenades visible on his vest above his camera
Cowboy (Arliss Howard) carries the grenade on his vest.

M67 Hand Grenade

Several Marines carry M67 hand grenades on their flak vests as well. An interesting note about this is that during the late-1960's (when the events of the film take place), the M67 was just starting to see use among frontline US military units, and beginning to phase out older designs such as the M26 hand grenade mentioned above.

M67 High-Explosive Fragmentation grenade
Lt. Touchdown (Ed O'Ross) has an M67 grenade on his vest.

Daisy Red Ryder BB gun

Crazy Earl carries a lever-action Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in addition to his M-16 throughout the movie, as carried by his character in the book on which the film is based, The Short Timers.

Daisy Red Ryder BB gun
The stock of Daisy Red Ryder BB gun is seen sticking out of Crazy Earl's pack. Crazy Earl is carrying an MGC M16 replica rifle.
Daisy Red Ryder BB gun is seen on the right on the ground next to Crazy Earl.
During the battle of Hue, Crazy Earl holds his Red Ryder instead of M16 rifle.
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