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Platoon Leader is a 1988 war film set in the Vietnam War and directed by Aaron Norris (Chuck Norris's brother; this is his only film without his brother in the cast); it stars Michael Dudikoff and Michael DeLorenzo and was filmed in South Africa. It is loosely based on James R. McDonough's memoir of the same name. [2]
Dudikoff became an action film leading man and followed up with American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1986), Avenging Force (1986), Platoon Leader (1988), River of Death (1989), Soldier Boyz (1996), Bounty Hunters (1996), Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball (1997), etc. In the 2000s, Dudikoff started to work in real estate, and made film appearances in ...
Platoon Leader is a memoir by James R. McDonough. [1] It is narrated by McDonough in first person view and tells of his story in the Vietnam War as a lieutenant in command of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry(Airborne). It was loosely adapted into the 1988 film Platoon Leader.
The platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion. 1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire.
Frederick Theodore "Moose" Heyliger (23 June 1916 – 3 November 2001) [1] was an American military officer who served with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War II.
Receives on-hand status reports from the platoon sergeant, section leaders, and squad leaders during planning. Coordinates and assists in the development of the obstacle plan. Oversees and is responsible for property management; In Mechanized infantry units, also, the platoon leader: Normally dismounts when the situation causes the platoon to ...
Death came during Crucible. Parris Island trains 19,000 marines a year. Beals was assigned to Platoon 2040 in Company E after arriving at Parris Island on March 12, 2021.. Those who complete the ...
Platoon Commander Passenger Stark Sands: Gunnery Sergeant Mike "Gunny" Wynn Platoon Gunnery Sergeant, Command vehicle Driver Marc Menchaca: Corporal Evan "Q-Tip" Stafford Passenger rear Wilson Bethel: Private First Class John Christeson Driver rear Daniel Fox: Team 3 V-05 Sergeant Steven Lovell Team 3, Team Leader Passenger Langley Kirkwood