Generation Kill

thumb|right|300px|Generation Kill (2008)
Generation Kill is a seven part Iraq War miniseries that premiered on HBO in the summer of 2008. The miniseries was based on the book of the same name, which was a chronicle of Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright's experiences being embedded with the Marines of the First Reconnaissance Battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. The series was produced by the creators of the HBO series The Wire.
The following weapons were featured in the miniseries Generation Kill:
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=Rifles=
== M4A1 Carbine ==
The M4A1 Carbine is the main rifle used by the United States Marines of First Recon in the miniseries, including Sergeant Brad 'Iceman' Colbert (Alexander Skarsgård) and Corporal Josh Ray Person (James Ransone). The M4s seen in the series all have UTG full quad rails (as opposed to KAC quad rails handguard, used by the real-life Recon Marines), A1 tear drop forward assist buttons as opposed to the A2 rounded buttons on factory M4s and 6 position M4 LE buttstocks (which isn't inaccurate but also not as common then) instead of the original CAR 4 position stock ubiquitous to the Marines at the time. 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 PAQ-4; he is the only Marine who isn't a team leader and gets a PAQ-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. It should also be noted that the Marine's M4A1's are seen with AN/PAQ-4s and AN/PVS-7s (which use AA batteries) but quoting and handling AAA batteries for their laser sights and night vision, which are actually for AN/PEQ-2 that the AN/PAQ-4 is standing in for, and in reality the Recon Marines used AN/PEQ-2 during the invasion of Iraq. Also for some reason, their M4s are using chrome bolt carriers, even though the particalised bolt carriers had been used in the M16A1 (and its successors) since its adoption in 1967.
==Classic Army M15A4 airsoft replica==
In many scenes of the miniseries where no blank-firing weapons were required, the Classic Army M15A4 airsoft replicas of the M4 were substituted (as evidenced by the carry handle and white Armalite markings). The rifles are notably seen carried by members of Alpha Company in the miniseries.
== M16A2 Rifle ==
The M16A2 is carried by numerous Marines, including Cpt. Bryan Patterson (Michael Kelly), Lt. Nathaniel Fick (Stark Sands) with a M203 grenade launcher attached on a heatshield handguard, and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan (Jonah Lotan) with a M203A1 grenade launcher on a heatshield handguard. The newer M16A4 would have mostly phased out the M16A2 in service for the Marine Corps, 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, making it entirely accurate.
==Colt Model 733==
What appears to be a Colt Model 733 carbine is carried by a U.S. Marine. It may possibly be a MGC replica.
thumb|500px|none|Colt Model 733 SMG - 5.56x45mm.
==Norinco Type 56-1==
Norinco Type 56-1s constitute the majority of the AK-pattern rifles 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 Type 56-1 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 "The Cradle of Civilization" (Ep.2). In "Bomb in the Garden" (Ep.7), a SEAL sniper team is seen engaging targets with the M40A1 from the factory office.
thumb|none|500px|Remington M40A1 sniper rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO
=Machine Guns=
== 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 "Combat Jack" (Ep.4), a Browning M2HB mounted on an M3 tripod is used by the dug in Marines on watch.
==M249 SAW (FN Minimi Paratrooper)==
Some of the Recon 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-1H helicopter in "Stay Frosty" (Ep.6). The Minimis throughout the series are seen with FN FAL flash hiders instead of the Minimi flash hider, some fitted with or without heatshields and both the straight carry handle of the Minimi and/or the M249's angled carry handle.
==M240G Machine Gun==
The USMC version of the M240 Machine Gun, the M240G, is seen mounted to LAVs throughout the series. These machine guns were CG models, as the majority of the LAV's seen in the miniseries were created with digital effects.
== PKM ==
PKM machine guns are used by the Iraqi forces throughout the miniseries, sometimes mounted on tripods. 
=Heavy Weapons=
==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. During the filming of the miniseries, the LAVs were practical vehicles made from plywood and sheet metal on a truck chassis. However, these mockups did not satisfy former 1st Recon Marine and miniseries' key technical adviser Eric Kocher, who insisted that they be replaced with CG models, at the cost of $240,000.
==General Dynamics M197 Vulcan==
Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters with its three-barreled version of the GE M61 Vulcan, the General Dynamics M197 Vulcan, is seen providing air support. The helicopters were CG models.
=Launchers=
== 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 "A Burning Dog" (Ep.5), Colbert uses his M203 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.
 
==M203A1 grenade launcher==
At least one M203A1 grenade launcher is seen carried by 1st Force Recon units, most notably fitted on Hospital Corpman "Doc" Bryan's (Jonah Lotan) M16A2 in "Get Some" (Ep.1).
== 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. RPG's are also seen in the hands of Iraqi freedom fighters in "Combat Jack" (Ep.4).
thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 70mm
== SPG-9 Recoiless Rifle ==
In "Screwby" (Ep.3), when the Marines take the airfield, a Recoilless rifle sits beside captured Iraqi T-72 tanks. After the recon Marines successfully capture a strategic bridge in "A Burning Dog" (Ep.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 NCOs 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.
thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 - 12 gauge
=Other=
== M18A1 Claymore ==
M18A1 Claymores are mounted on the barricades as part of the Marine roadblock at Al-Hayy in "Combat Jack" (Ep.4). 
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